←Recommendations of Antigone, presented by the girls of St. Catherine's

Antigone, Presented by the Girls of St. Catherine’s is a great modernistic look into the concepts that the original story of Antigone asks audiences to consider. This plays look into the lives of these characters and their relationship to authoritative power is wonderfully achieved. The realistically grounded dialogue and setting create such a striking tone that alludes to its adapted story remarkably well. This strongly written and deep piece of theater is a great character story and reconsiders Antigone with a new coat of paint, allowing for new takeaways to be had.

This play is a really believable look at how an authority figure can abuse their power and how brave students can come together to challenge it. It’s super relatable, especially for anyone who’s experienced high school and the unique dynamics of high school theatre. The characters all feel real, with actions that make sense and traits you might recognize from your own school days. Overall, it’s a solid, engaging drama that’s really enjoyable to read.

This play presents a dichotomy: where do our morals and ethics collide? Where is the middle ground, the blurred line between the two? Or is there one at all? Antigone, presented by the girls of St. Catherine's is a masterfully crafted, irresistable page-turner that carefully uses Sophocles' Antigone as an allegory for identity, power abuse, misguidance, and confusion. Incredible work, I look forward to seeing what Shekar creates next.

Antigone, Presented by the Girls of St. Catherine's is an amazing modern take on the classic story of Antigone. The characters in this play parallel the characters they are playing in their version of Antigone in a really cool way. The shocking ending being slightly more open ended leaves the audience wanting to know what happens next. It also commentates on how to help friends who aren't necessarily ready or wanting to be helped, a topic that is very relevant in high schools and colleges.

Antigone, Presented by the Girls of St. Catherine's, is a play that will one day become a classic. Bringing new life to the original version by Sophocles, Shekar crafts a story about young women in a Catholic high school that makes you look at things differently. Challenging the events that often happen to young girls in high schools and religious settings, the show doesn't back away from hard topics or realities. I truly cannot recommend this show enough.

Antigone: As Presented by the Girls of St. Catherine's is not only an engaging and compelling retelling of the classic Greek tragedy, but also a story that needs to be told. Including themes of womanhood, justice, and friendship, this play encompasses the real life struggles young people face, especially between following the rules, following peers, and following personal morals. Intricately woven with parallels to Sophocles' original Antigone, Shekar's writing brings new meaning and purpose to this classic.

Antigone on its own is a timeless and riveting play, however this production spins the timeless tale on its head. Madhuri Shekar developed a powerful and emotionally complex play with underlying themes that are so often overlooked and swept under the rug. It brings attention to the abuse and sheds light on problems that are so relevant still to this day. Because of these notions, the end of the play is that much more impactful to the story.

This play had me hooked from beginning to end. The events and characters were very engaging. I personally enjoyed seeing each character's approach to the conflict. At first, it seemed like a regular teen drama but eventually it covered some really serious and important topics. Madhuri Shekar did an excellent job bringing to light some topics that have been swept under the rug for far too long. This show is so relevant to the world today and I think everyone needs to read it.

This is a must-read play for everyone. The themes presented are extremely relevant to society today, making it an impactful and thought-provoking read. The representation seen in the female characters is essential to making the plot hit that much harder. This fast-paced play flows beautifully, and no detail is left out. This play should be produced across the entire globe, as it teaches valuable lessons and creates a story with themes that many young women can identify with.

Shekar is one of those playwrights you want to discover before they get big. Her mastery of words and metaphors makes this play you won't be able to put down. I cannot rave about this show enough. Very, very strongly recommend.