 "Antigone: The Burial at Thebes," by Sophocles, follows the story of
Oedipus' daughter Antigone, who defies her uncle and the law for the
right to bury her brother and in the process risks her own life.
Thinking that one should disobey unjust laws that violate universal
laws, Antigone takes a brave stand that continues to echo throughout
Western culture for more than 2,000 years. Sophocles' masterpiece is
a touchstone of thinking about human conflict and tragedy, the role
of God in human life, and the awareness of divine purpose."Antigone:
The Burial at Thebes" is directed by Lincoln College Fine Arts
faculty member Martin Holden, who says this powerful production
makes a statement that still applies to today's political landscape.
"It is my hope, that in working on the play, students realize their
own power of choice and the responsibility that comes with that
power," said Holden. "I want the students, as well as the audience,
to come away from this production considering their own ideas of
law, morality and social leaders, and their place within the group."
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Lincoln College students performing in "Antigone: The Burial at
Thebes" are as follows: Cassandra Ellwing of Mundelein plays
Antigone; Nate King of Lincoln plays Creon; Vanessa Bolash of
Divernon plays Ismene; Craig Noort of Chicago plays Haemon; Tim Bell
of Park Forest, Cameron Curtis of Verona, Wis., Kari Denwiddie of
Skokie, Glenna Eldridge of Breese, Josh Finchum of Springfield,
Cassie Lucchesi of West Allis, Wis., Hilary Schneider of Antioch,
and Scott Williams are the Chorus; Jarvell Graves of St. Louis, Mo.,
plays the Guard; Pat Daly of Herscher plays the Messenger; Mikel
Frost of Lincoln plays Tiresias; and Tinesheia Howard of Chicago
plays Eurydice. Stage manager for this production is Amariah
Henderson of Libertyville.
Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. April 17, 18 and April 19, and the
production concludes with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. April 20.
Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $4 for children and senior
citizens. To reserve tickets, call 217-732-3155, ext. 280.
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