Jan. 31, 2006 issue

ANTIGONE: (from left) Lauren Herrick, a freshman from Hartland, as Antigone, and James Swendsen, a senior from Adrian, as King Creon, rehearse a scene from EMU Theatre's production of "Antigone." Antigone is a contemporary look at the classic Greek tragedy in which a clash of heroism and authority ends in an ultimate act of civil disobedience. Competition between Antigone's two brothers over the control of Thebes leads to a civil war that ends in the death of both brothers. Their uncle, Creon, ascends to the throne and honors one brother as a hero while ordering the body of the other to remain on the battlefield to rot. When Antigone attempts to bury her shamed brother, Creon asks her to collaborate with her in a criminal cover-up. Antigone's refusal leads to a powerful exploration of martyrdom, civil authority and religious dogma. The play is scheduled Feb. 10-11, 8 p.m.; Feb. 12, 2 p.m.; and Feb. 16-18, 8 p.m., in Sponberg Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for EMU students. Advance tickets purchased 30 minutes or more before showtime are discounted $3.

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