Antigonick at Full Circle Theater

A "swiftly paced", powerful new translation of Antigone, full of sly, contemporary humor. An uplifting and timely portrayal of Antigone’s fight for justice.

"[Carson's] poetry. . .like Antigone's character, is a thrilling combination of hot-blooded instinct and dispassionate resolve." –National Post

Anne Carson is an internationally acclaimed poet and translator. 

ANTIGONE is an ancient Greek play by Sophokles that depicts Antigone’s heroic public defiance of King Kreon’s tyrannical rule. This ever relevant play explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and civil disobedience.

ANTIGONICK is Carson’s brilliant translation of ANTIGONE. Her new title evokes the crucial timing of events, the “nick of time,” in the play.

ANTIGONICK will feature Oogie_Push, a citizen of the Meskwaki Nation, as Antigone, Rich Remedios as Kreon, Laila Sahir as Ismene, Sebastian Grim as Haimon, Sandy Agustin as Nick, with an excellent cast of 9 other professional actors.

"Carson is nothing less than brilliant unfalteringly sharp in diction, audacious, and judicious in taking liberties." Publishers Weekly

Director:  Martha B. Johnson, Full Circle Co-Founder and Core Artist Leadership Group

Producer and Associate Director:  Rick Shiomi, Full Circle Co-Artistic Director, Co-Founder and Core Artist Leadership Group

Assistant Director:  Siddeeqah Shabazz, Core Artist Leadership Group

May 17 - June 4, 2023

• Previews: May 17, 18, & 19

• Opening Performance: May 20

• Wednesday-Saturday evening shows at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Special performances include:

• ASL interpretation (May 28)

• Audio described (May 21)

• Captioned performances (TBD)

• Masks-required performances (Thursdays & Sundays)

• Post-show Discussions (May 21, May 28 & June 2)

This show is recommended for ages 12+. The running time is 70 - 75 minutes with no intermission. Content includes: suicide, violence, incest. 

Every performance is Pay as You Are Able ($5-$35) in accordance with our Mission and Core Values.

Seating is General Admission. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.