


A riveting take on Sophocles’ classic, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) reimagines the story of Oedipus’ daughter Antigone through a bold new lens. Written by award-winning playwright Anna Ziegler, this lyrical epic follows a fiercely independent young woman determined to control her own body in a kingdom ruled by archaic laws that regulate women’s autonomy. Incisively witty and breathtakingly intelligent, ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) paints a world that is both modern and ancient; a world of lost leaders, hapless cops, and one very righteous daughter on an all-night bender. Drama Desk Award nominee Tyne Rafaeli directs this daring new work about the timeless quest to find your voice.
1hr 15min. (Approx.) No intermission.
February 26th, 2026
February 26th, 2026
By: Anna Ziegler
Director: Tyne Rafaeli
Producer: The Public Theater
Cast list: Celia Keenan-Bolger (as Chorus), Tony Shalhoub (as Creon), Susannah Perkins (as Antigone), Calvin Leon Smith (as Haemon), Haley Wong (as Ismene), Katie Kreisler (as Cop 1/Proprietor), Dave Quay (as Cop 2/Palace Guard), Ethan Dubin (as Cop 3/Achilles)
Sets: David Zinn
Costumes: Enver Chakartash
Lighting: Jen Schriever
Sound: Daniel Kluger
Other info: Compositions by Daniel Kluger, prop management by Claire M. Kavanah
Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) - Joseph Papp Free First Performance Lottery runs for 1hr 15min. (Approx.) No intermission.
Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) - Joseph Papp Free First Performance Lottery is at New York's The Public Theater, which is located at 425 Lafayette Street, New York, 10003.
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