Antigone's Sister

by Emma Goldman-Sherman

FULL LENGTH Winner of the Richard Maibaum Award for plays addressing social justice. Ismene, Antigone's sister, relives the events that led to Antigone's imprisonment/death, from her own imprisonment in the same cave where she now faces the same choices Antigone did at her end, and in looking back Ismene shows us the steps that led not only to Antigone's tragedy, but also to Antigone's greatness as she opens...

FULL LENGTH Winner of the Richard Maibaum Award for plays addressing social justice. Ismene, Antigone's sister, relives the events that led to Antigone's imprisonment/death, from her own imprisonment in the same cave where she now faces the same choices Antigone did at her end, and in looking back Ismene shows us the steps that led not only to Antigone's tragedy, but also to Antigone's greatness as she opens Ismene's eyes to the idea that women are also human.

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Antigone's Sister

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  • Shaun Leisher: Antigone's Sister by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    “

    A stunning take on the Antigone myth. A brutal exploration of how women were treated in Ancient Greece and how things have not changed that much. An ending full of hope. Would love to see this staged one day. Produce this play.

    A stunning take on the Antigone myth. A brutal exploration of how women were treated in Ancient Greece and how things have not changed that much. An ending full of hope. Would love to see this staged one day. Produce this play.

    ”
  • sheila duane: Antigone's Sister by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    “

    This play is both tragic and funny. Black comedy is peppered through a painful indictment of ancient (and current) aspects of human culture. The relationship between Antigone and Ismene is so complex and well-crafted. The safety of being owned is beautifully contrasted with the elation of freedom, even in the face of death. The entire story is in the questions women ask themselves every day in every culture. It's intense.

    This play is both tragic and funny. Black comedy is peppered through a painful indictment of ancient (and current) aspects of human culture. The relationship between Antigone and Ismene is so complex and well-crafted. The safety of being owned is beautifully contrasted with the elation of freedom, even in the face of death. The entire story is in the questions women ask themselves every day in every culture. It's intense.

    ”
  • Kyle Smith: Antigone's Sister by Emma Goldman-Sherman
    “

    Goldman-Sherman revisits the Antigone myth, giving full voice to the still "radical" notion that women are people and deserve justice. Goldman-Sherman seamlessly blends classic tropes with modern sensibilities and creates a play that challenges at every turn and is well worth first prize at the festival of Dionysus. Bravo.

    Goldman-Sherman revisits the Antigone myth, giving full voice to the still "radical" notion that women are people and deserve justice. Goldman-Sherman seamlessly blends classic tropes with modern sensibilities and creates a play that challenges at every turn and is well worth first prize at the festival of Dionysus. Bravo.

    ”
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Production History

  • University, University of Iowa Festival Production, Thayer Theatre, 1995