ANTIGONE written by Jean Anouilh & adapted by Lewis Galantiere
Antigone
Written by Jean Anouilh | Adapted by Lewis Galantiere
“What a person can do, a person should do.”
Based on the ancient Greek tragedy and first produced under Nazi censorship in 1944 Paris, Anouilh’s retelling of Sophocles’ play explores the conflict between individual conscience and political necessity. Two strong-willed heroes debate the meaning of power and responsibility.
For decades, Galantiere’s English-language adaptation has been lauded for its relatable characters, unexpected humor, and accessible yet poetic language.
Maybe this time Antigone’s courage will be contagious.
May 31 – June 27, 2026
Preview: May 31 at 7:00
Preview: June 1 at 8:00
Press Opening: June 3 at 8:00
Performances:
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00
Sundays at 3:00
Saturdays at 3:00 (June 13 and June 20)
Venue Information:
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 697-3830
Creatives
Director: Elaine Carlson*
Assistant Director:Hayley Rice
Production Manager: Alexa Berkowitz*
Stage Manager: Esau Andaleon
Technical Director: Jeremiah Barr*
Scenic Designer: Trevor Dotson
Costume Designer: Rachel M. Sypniewski
Sound Designer: Stefanie Senior
Lighting Designer: RobbyMoe Reeves
Violence & Intimacy Designer: Maureen Yasko
Props Designer: Tristan Brandon*
* Promethean Theatre Ensemble member
Production Photos & Promotional Graphics
by Steven Townshend, Distant Era
Cast
Chorus: Christina Renee Jones*
Antigone: Heather Dennis*
Nurse: marssie Mencotti
Ismene: Meghann Tabor*
Haemon: Joshua Servantez*
Creon: Jared Dennis*
First Guard: Gunner Bradley*
Second Guard: Brendan Hutt*
Third Guard/Messenger: Gavin Blayne
Page: Anthony J. Harris
Eurydice: Alex George
Understudies
“Wonderstudies” are truly the bedrock of the theatre. These dedicated professionals work alongside the cast to develop characters and fulfill the promise that the show will go on. The Chicago theatre community – producers, performers, and audiences – is indebted to understudies and the directing/stage management teams that help them prepare.
Understudy Chorus: Alex George
Understudy Antigone: Anna Rose Steinmeyer
Understudy Creon: Chris Lysy
Understudy Haemon: Layke Fowler
Understudy Guards/Messenger: Dame Grant
Understudy Ismene/Nurse/Eurydice/Page: Jennifer Mohr
* Promethean Theatre Ensemble member
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