April 1, 2019— The Department of Theatre, Cinema and Dance in the School of Fine Arts at Missouri Western State University presents the Greek tragedy “Antigone” April 5-13 in the Potter Hall Theater. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. April 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. April 7.
This “Antigone” is a fresh, contemporary adaptation of Sophokles’ tragedy from T.S. Eliot Prize-winning poet Anne Carson. When her dead brother is decreed a traitor, Antigone refuses to allow his body to be left unburied beyond the city walls. Defying her uncle who governs, she forges ahead with a funeral alone, placing personal allegiance before politics, a tenacious act that will trigger a cycle of destruction.
Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $6 for students, $10 for Missouri Western employees and free for Missouri Western students with valid ID. Tickets will be available at the door, or may be purchased in advance at mwsutix.com, by calling 486-271-4452 or by visiting the Potter Hall Box Office in person.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.