OUR FREE STREAM OF ANTIGONE CONCLUDED ON MAY 29, 2022

by Sophocles, Inspired by the Paul Roche Adaptation
Edited by Shawn René Graham and Ty Jones
Directed by Carl Cofield
Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
Music & Lyrics by Kahlil Daniels

SYNOPSIS

Set in a dystopian future, the struggle for power, glory and the claim to the city shatters the bonds of brotherhood, leaving two men lifeless. The new king proclaims one brother a hero and the other the usurper, leaving his limp body lying in the street, as an example to those who dare act against the state. The citizens of the city avert their eyes due to fear, turning instead to their new leader who vows to restore order to the war torn city. But the sister of the slain young men, cannot look away, she breaks faith with everything she has ever known in order to set things right at any cost.

PRAISE FOR ANTIGONE

THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Directed with admirable clarity by Carl Cofield
“Mr. Merchant naturalistic performance… is so funny

Time Out New York

“Ty Jones: He’s extraordinary…
“CTH is building a paradise in Marcus Garvey Park…”

GALLERY

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

New York City Council