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

This play had me hooked from the very start. It was beautifully written, gripping, and honest. The characters were incredibly real, and I think the story is one students everywhere should absolutely read. I would definitely recommend this play, and I was eager to follow along with this story at every page. I also appreciated Shekar's inclusion of LGBTQ+ relationships/characters, it made the story that much more real.

Shekar shares the story and struggles of a class of catholic school girls with a show within a show. She addresses heavy topics in a delicate manner, especially dealing with content that can be triggering or sensitive to some readers. It's exciting to see how she presents the telling of a classic play while intertwining modern progression and representation with LGBTQ+ characters. This is a must read, for high school or college age specifically. (Adelaide Young)

Madhuri Shekar tells a story that is all too familiar to many. Shekar skillfully balances the seriousness of the plot line while still offering up moments of humor and lightness. Shekar also crafts a lovely LGBTQ+ relationship in the mix allowinf further connection for readers and audience members. I truly could not recommend this play enough.

Madhuri Shekar tells a heavy, important, and relevant story with fantastic balance. She gives a voice to a serious issue with honesty, and complements it with brilliant moments of humor and levity. Readers and audience members don't need any understanding of the original Antigone to appreciate Shekar's work, but a more familiar consumer might draw parallels between characters in Shekar's work and the characters of the original work, creating a level of suspense that keeps the reader or viewer in anticipation.

I very much recommend this play. Shekar writes an interesting retelling of Antigone with modern issues and characters. The parallels through different characters will leave you shocked and intrigued. I always found different connections to the original piece throughout my reading, which kept me on the edge of my seat. I recommend this piece if you're looking for strong female characters and a modern retelling of a classic.

Shekar’s adaptation of Antigone has not only a compelling script but compelling characters as well. I highly recommend this play as it is not only entertaining but also informs you what life is like inside of an all girls Catholic school. It’s very captivating to see both the behind the scenes moments and aspects of the production itself. Shekar did an excellent job of creating characters that demonstrate female empowerment. Overall I highly enjoyed Antigone and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new read.

Shekar brilliantly included parallels between her writing and the original Antigone. It also followed a storyline with valuable lessons and real-world issues. I gravitate towards pieces with relatable elements in the plots, and Shekar does this beautifully. Her ability to not only tell a story, but make her readers connect and feel what the characters are feeling is amazing. I really enjoyed this piece, and I cannot wait to read more of her work.

This play is wonderful and I continually recommend it! Shekar does a beautiful job of developing suspense that drives the pace of this play, never leaving a dull moment. The dialogue itself is real, but with a dry wit which adds some much needed levity to the play, given the topic. The story told in this show is so important, and was handled very very well.
I highly recommend this play to anyone and everyone!

Madhuri Shekar creates wonderfully dynamic and full-of-life young adult characters that will leave you laughing, smiling, and tearing up. With a striking title, the story is no different. The characters highlight the similar characteristics of Sophocles' Antigone, leaving the audience with ideas to ponder and love. This play is important now and for every generation that is to come. With a natural sense of dialogue, layered characters, and fascinating stage directions mixed with a love of theatre, I couldn't recommend Madhuri Shekar enough.

All too believable tale about the abuse of power by an authority figure, and the collective action of brave students to see through it. Incredibly relatable and well-written to represent the reality of high school for many, in particular the strange dynamics that arise from high school theatre. Strong characters whose actions are all motivated and believable, with many characteristics I recognize from my own time in high school. Strongly connected to the source material of Antigone, which is maintained throughout the script. Overall very solid drama that is a very enjoyable read.