Witness the timeless battle between pride and consequence.
The Burial at Thebes
by Seamus Heaney
directed by Kathryn Sutton
Underwritten by Chaz and Joan Pitman
StageCenter Community Theatre, Bryan, TX
Performances
April 4-20
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm
Sunday Matinee April 14
2pm showtime
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
No late seating.
The Burial at Thebes
by Seamus Heaney
directed by Kathryn Sutton
Underwritten by Chaz and Joan Pitman
StageCenter Community Theatre, Bryan, TX
Performances
April 4-20
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm
Sunday Matinee April 14
2pm showtime
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
No late seating.
Discover the gripping tale of The Burial at Thebes, where a courageous young woman dares to defy the king's law, setting off a chain of devastating consequences. This contemporary adaptation of Sophocles' 'Antigone' persuades you to ponder the dangers of unchecked pride and unwavering beliefs, urging reflection on the eternal struggle between personal convictions and the dictates of authority
Adapted from the original play 'Antigone' by Sophocles.
Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney’s snappy, accessible and lyrical translation speaks clearly to modern audiences without sacrificing the play’s classic grace.
“A Young Girl Before the King: Seamus Heaney takes possession of a
classic and in the process gives us a play for our time.” -The Irish Times
IRISH PLAYOGRAPHY
Adapted from the original play 'Antigone' by Sophocles.
Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney’s snappy, accessible and lyrical translation speaks clearly to modern audiences without sacrificing the play’s classic grace.
“A Young Girl Before the King: Seamus Heaney takes possession of a
classic and in the process gives us a play for our time.” -The Irish Times
IRISH PLAYOGRAPHY
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