Tyranny, demagoguery, and absolute power are disrupted in Jean Anouilh’s modern adaptation of Antigone, written in 1940s France as a form of resistance against Nazi occupation. In an act of treason punishable by death, Antigone acts on her moral duty to bury her brother, defying the will of the ruthless King Creon. What transpires is a timeless exploration of when to accept authority in order to maintain the status quo and when to confront it, no matter the consequences.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Watertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Special Events

Full ASL-Interpreted Performance

Thanks to a StageSource ASL Arts Access Grant, we are able to offer ASL Interpretation for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing!

Join us Saturday, March 24 at 8pm for an evening performance of Antigone that will be fully interpreted in American Sign Language. All are welcome, and seating is general admission. An area of seating with excellent visibility of the interpreters in our small black box space will be reserved for members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Questions about the ASL-interpreted performance, or any other questions about accessibility at Flat Earth shows, can be directed to [email protected].

ASL interpretation sponsored in part by StageSource, The Forest Foundation, and The Bob Jolly Charitable Trust.

Join Us for Expert Talkbacks

Meet the Experts exploring the Antigones of yesterday and today, and join us for talkbacks following the Sunday matinee performances of Antigone.

Theatrical Rebellion: Antigone and Social Justice: Sunday, March 18, 2pm: Flat Earth welcomes local activists and artmakers to discuss theatre, social justice, inclusivity, and the intersection thereof, and where this production of Antigone fits in.

Antigone Then and Now: Historical, Literary, and Archaeological Conversations: Sunday, March 25, 2pm: Flat Earth welcomes distinguished scholars and practitioners to unpack the historical and artistic impacts of Antigone from ancient Greece to the present day.