Antigona by Jose Watanabe

The sun rises on Thebes in the aftermath of a war between heirs as a Narradora breathes in the “transparent air” of peace, and the people briefly “start to forget” the violence. Ignoring pleas to “Listen to the People. Listen to the Heavens,” the new king denies burial rights to the losing brother, an act of tyranny with devastating consequences.

Originally presented in 2000 by the Yuyachkani theatre, this radical remaking of Sophocles’ ancient Greek parable, brought to life by one woman, reflects the struggle for humanity to transcend oppression which leads to deafening silence, but does not bring peace.

This project was made possible with the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Barons Court Theatre, Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, WEST: World of English Speaking Theatres, and Out of the Wings.

Poster photo credit: Kiefer A Jones
Translated into English by Cristina Pérez Díaz
Directed by Sarah O'Connell
Performed by Gigi Guizado