AUDITIONS
The Burial at Thebes
by Seamus Heaney
directed by Kathryn Sutton
Auditions
Feb 12 & 13
7 pm at StageCenter
Performances
April 4-20
Sunday Matinee April 14
In The Burial at Thebes, a young woman defies the law of the king with
violent and tragic consequences. This version of Sophocles' original
play 'Antigone' explores the dangers of pride and absolute belief
regardless of personal, political and moral consequences especially in
the eternal struggle between the individual and the state, between
conscience and society and between divine law and human law.
Adapted from the original play 'Antigone' by Sophocles.
Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney’s concise, 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
Roles
Antigone: an angry young woman
Ismene: Young woman, Antigone’s sister
Creon: King of Thebes
Haemon: Young man, son of Creon
Eurydice: Wife to Creon, Mother to Haemon
Tiresias: an old soothsayer
Chorus: Any
by Seamus Heaney
directed by Kathryn Sutton
Auditions
Feb 12 & 13
7 pm at StageCenter
Performances
April 4-20
Sunday Matinee April 14
In The Burial at Thebes, a young woman defies the law of the king with
violent and tragic consequences. This version of Sophocles' original
play 'Antigone' explores the dangers of pride and absolute belief
regardless of personal, political and moral consequences especially in
the eternal struggle between the individual and the state, between
conscience and society and between divine law and human law.
Adapted from the original play 'Antigone' by Sophocles.
Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney’s concise, 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
Roles
Antigone: an angry young woman
Ismene: Young woman, Antigone’s sister
Creon: King of Thebes
Haemon: Young man, son of Creon
Eurydice: Wife to Creon, Mother to Haemon
Tiresias: an old soothsayer
Chorus: Any
Auditioning at StageCenter
First-timers welcome! Auditions are open to everyone and typically consist of two nights of cold reads. Rehearsals are usually Mon - Thu at 7 - 9 pm, with work days 10 am - 2 pm on Saturdays. All volunteer, no cast fees. Cast lists posted on Facebook. Interested in crew? Let us know or come to auditions!