ANTIGONE, Always Here by Jodianne Loyd

Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, has been sheltered from the political turmoil caused by her grandfather, father, and brothers. When her and her younger sister, Ismene, are the only surviving family members, Antigone steps up to defend the citizens of Thebes from her Uncle Creon. What happens when a young woman who has only experienced privilege, safety, and security learns the truth and must sacrifice herself to...
Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, has been sheltered from the political turmoil caused by her grandfather, father, and brothers. When her and her younger sister, Ismene, are the only surviving family members, Antigone steps up to defend the citizens of Thebes from her Uncle Creon. What happens when a young woman who has only experienced privilege, safety, and security learns the truth and must sacrifice herself to save a nation? This modern language adaption intends to be the foundation of a production set at any point in time or with any group of people. Playwright encourages companies to reach out to customize the play to their group.
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ANTIGONE, Always Here

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  • Peter Fenton:
    24 Nov. 2023
    “ I hadn't read Antigone since 9th grade English class but I'm so glad to be reintroduced to the narrative through Jodianne Loyd's adaptation ANTIGONE, ALWAYS HERE! In a time where we've been blessed with such work as Hadestown and Percy Jackson, it's nice to get an earnest adaptation of this classic play in plain English that has taken its source material with such evident care. It re-energizes the story to make for a malleable production, which is exactly as the playwright intends. Excellent work. ”

Note: Chorus can be any size!!!!!
Antigone: Fem Presenting, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, Attempts Suicide
Ismene: Fem Presenting, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation
Eurydice: Fem Presenting, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, Stage Combat Req.
Creon: Masc Presenting, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, Stage Combat Req.
Haimon: Masc Presenting, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, Stage Combat Req.
Polyneices: Masc Presenting, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, Stage Combat Req.
Chorus Leader: Any presentation, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation
Chorus (Gods, Citizens, Spirits, Senators, Guards, Players, Etiocles, Oedipus, Jocasta, Laius) : Any presentation, any race, ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation, Stage Combat Req.

Development History

Production History

  • High School
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    Union High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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    2023
  • University
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    University of Oklahoma
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    2022