9-22-09

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College Theatre Department will present one of the great plays of the Western world, “The Antigone of Sophocles,” on Oct. 1-3, 8 and 10 in the Mary L. Welch Theatre at Lycoming College. 

The play’s primary characters are larger-than-life human beings who are driven by deep zeal and conviction. Both Antigone and her uncle, King Kreon, are consumed by the power of their beliefs. Antigone’s two brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices, have just killed each other in a civil war. Kreon has become king and proclaims that Polyneices, who attacked the city to unseat his brother on the throne, is a traitor and should not be buried. Kreon, desperate to restore order, knows that laws must be obeyed in any civilized society or chaos will ensue. Despite Kreon’s decree, the young upstart Antigone buries Polyneices, defying her uncle’s law, because she believes that she must follow the will of the gods. These two strong willed personalities become locked in a bitter battle that inevitably leads to tragedy. What makes the play captivating is the fact that both of these adversaries are right. When their indomitable wills clash, tragedy is inevitable.

The play is directed by N.J. Stanley, assistant professor of theatre at Lycoming, and features an 11-member cast. Student cast members include Alyssa Allen, Amy Richards, Jonathan Estable, Elijah Perry, Eric Stishan, Cindy Pyott, Jesse Shade, John Forrester, Tom Robinson and Chase Mack.  Professional guest artist Peter Aylward performs as the fiery King Kreon.

“Dinner and a Show” for “The Antigone of Sophocles” is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, in the Jane Schultz Room, Wertz Student Center. The “Dinner and a Show” ticket will include a three-course meal, featuring grilled chicken caprese over linguini.

The doors of the Jane Schultz Room open at 6:15 p.m., and dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m. for a leisurely dining experience before the 8 p.m. performance. All tickets for the “Dinner and a Show” event are $17 and must be purchased in advance at the Box Office by calling (570) 321-4048 by Monday, Sept. 28.

For tickets to “The Antigone of Sophocles” or “Dinner and a Show,” stop by or call the Mary L. Welch Theatre Box Office on the Lycoming campus, open Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m., and at 6:30 p.m. before each performance. General admission tickets are $10 each; senior citizen and student tickets are $8 each. Special group rates are available by contacting the Box Office. “The Antigone of Sophocles” is suitable for ages 13 and older. For more information, call the Box Office at (570) 321-4048 or visit www.lycoming.edu/theatre. 

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