Thursday-Saturday, February 26 through March 14, Antigone, Vokes Theater.

This is not your high school Antigone – not by a long stretch. Although the story is fundamentally the same, Jean Anouilh’s (Becket) modern version of this oft-told myth crackles with surprising immediacy. The passionate, headstrong Antigone finds herself in a life-and-death struggle with her uncle, the king. Antigone is willing to give up everything for her ideals, while Creon is willing to risk a kingdom for his. The clash of their strong wills is the center of this vivid drama. The shape of the play may be ancient, but this version is completely modern in its politics and psychology. There are no easy answers in this challenging and riveting theatrical masterwork.  Performances are Thursday to Saturday evenings at 8pm, with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays March 7 and 14.  For tickets and infroamtion, call 508-358-4034 or order online at www.vokesplayers.org.  Prices are $15 for Thursday evenings and $18 for Friday and Saturday matinees.

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