How to Mourn the Dead: A Tragedy (in flux) by Eric Marlin

Two bros watch the dissident Antigone buried alive on national television. The spectacle inspires a misguided attempt to capture her martyrdom in art, as they glibly repurpose her story in search of some truth about the nature of suffering.

Formerly titled "The Antigones: A Tragedy in Flux."
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How to Mourn the Dead: A Tragedy (in flux)

Recommended by

  • Cheryl Bear:
    8 May. 2021
    “ A fascinating adaptation of Antigone that will capture you completely! Fantastic! ”

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Montclair State University New Works Initiative
    ,
    2019
  • Workshop
    ,
    NYU Tisch
    ,
    2018
  • Reading
    ,
    PTP/NYC
    ,
    2016

Production History

  • University
    ,
    Montclair State University New Works Initiative
    ,
    2020

Awards

Finalist
,
Frank Moffett Mosier Fellowship for Works in Heightened Language
,
Synecdoche Works
,
2021