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The Classic Theatre of San Antonio’s ‘Antigone’ opens Thursday

The Classic Theatre’s production of ‘Antigone’ opens Thursday at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Photo: The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, used with permission.

Opening this week, The Classic Theatre of San Antonio presents ‘Antigone,’ a dramatic adaptation by Emily Mann from the play by Sophocles. Directed by Kelly Hilliard Roush, performances will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 7:30p.m. It will run from Thursday April 8 to Sunday April 25 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209. Cast includes Josey Porras, John Boyd, Kacey Roye, Jon Manzke, Neil Redfield, Adam Ochoa, Gypsy Pantoja, and Marisa Varela. (The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, 2021)

The play ‘Antigone’ begins with two brothers fighting for the kingship of Thebes. Both men die in battle. Their successor and uncle, Creon, decides that one brother will be buried but the other brother will be left on the field of battle. Their sister, Antigone, finds herself having to choose between what she believes to be right, burying her brother, or following the laws of man and facing death herself. What happens when we are forced to choose between doing what we feel is right and what the world is telling us is right?  What forces us to take a stand? What are we willing to die for?

Tickets

To gain access to ‘Antigone’ or any of our upcoming productions this season, you do NOT need to purchase a separate ticket to the Botanical Garden. Tickets to ‘Antigone’ are available online. 

COVID-19 Safety Protocol

This production is staged and costumed with COVID-19 safety protocols in mind. Actors and crew remain at a distance of at least 6 feet apart from one another and are masked when not speaking and when backstage. 

Ticket Policies

Ticket sales are final. There are no refunds. Plays, dates, and artists are subject to change without notice. The Classic Theatre of San Antonio reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone.

No refunds will be issued to latecomers. Cell phones and/or recording devices are not permitted in the theatre during a performance. Use of such devices may result in ejection without refund. Please do not  text during the performance – it is distracting to actors and audience members alike. Please remember to turn your devices off at the end of intermission. The Classic Theatre of San Antonio reserves the right to make schedule and production changes. When possible, we will call all ticket holders regarding the cancellation of a specific performance. Children under the age of four will not be admitted to performances at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio. There is no dress code but many patrons opt to dress in business casual for regular performances.

Flex Passes

Flex Passes for season Season 13 (2020-2021) are available for purchase. Tickets to shows in season 13 are now available online. Please contact the box office for more information at 210-589-8450.

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio presents ‘Antigone’

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio will be performing Antigone in April as part of their Theatre in the Rough series. Photo: The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, used with permission.

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is continuing its season of Theatre in the Rough with ‘Antigone.’ This dramatic adaptation by Emily Mann from the play by Sophocles is directed by Kelly Hilliard Roush. It will run from April 8 through 25, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 7:30p.m. at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Cast includes Josey Porras, John Boyd, Kacey Roye, Jon Manzke, Neil Redfield, Adam Ochoa, Gypsy Pantoja, and Marisa Varela. Ticket information and COVID safety protocols are available online. (The Classic Theater of San Antonio, 2021)

The play ‘Antigone’ begins with two brothers fighting for the kingship of Thebes. When both men die in battle, their successor and uncle, Creon, decides that one brother will be buried but the other brother will be left on the field of battle. Their sister, Antigone, finds herself having to choose between what she believes to be right: burying her brother, or following the laws of man and facing death herself. What happens when we are forced to choose between doing what we feel is right and what the world is telling us is right?  What forces us to take a stand? What are we willing to die for?

The Classic Theatre’s Season 13 announcement

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‘Macbeth’ will be one of The Classic Theatre’s Season 13. Photo: The Classic Theatre, used with permission.

On Sunday, The Classic Theatre celebrated its announcement of season 13, Theatre in The Rough, with carefully selected cocktail recipes, classic party favors to be delivered to all attendees, performance space reveals, the season 13 line-up of shows and conversations with season 13 directors. (The Classic Theatre, 2020)

For Season 13: We are the Choices We Make, each production will perform the first two weekends of shows at:

San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Pl.
San Antonio, TX 78209

The last two weekends of shows at:

The ESPEE (previously Sunset Station)
1174 East Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78205

Shows will be held at 7:30p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except for a few Thursdays in April.

Season 13 opening show:  ‘Macbeth,’ by William Shakespeare – October 2 – 25, 2020  with alternate performance dates in March 2021. Performances Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30p.m. and directed by New York director Joe Goscinski.

‘Macbeth,’ a brave Scottish general, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. The play follows this loyal soldier as he seeks the crown regardless of consequences, asking the question ‘what happens when ambition subverts reason in an honorable and loyal man?’

‘Our Town’ by Thornton Wilder- February 5 – 28, 2021. Performances Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30p.m. and directed by Mark Stringham.

This heartfelt classic drama by American playwright Thornton Wilder tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens. How do the characters find meaning and contentment with their choices as their dreams, relationships, and futures unfold?

‘Antigone’ by Sophocles – April 8 – May 2, 2021. Performances Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30p.m. and directed by Kelly Roush.

‘Antigone’ begins with two brothers fighting for the kinship of Thebes. Both men die in battle. Their successor and uncle, Creon, decides that one brother will be buried but the other brother will be left on the field of battle. Their sister, Antigone, finds herself having to choose between what she believes to be right, burying her brother, or following the laws of man and facing death herself. What happens when we are forced to choose between doing what we feel is right and what the world is telling us is right?  What forces us to take a stand? What are we willing to die for?

Flex Passes are on sale now:

  • There will be No Season Subscription options for Season 13 – Theatre in the Rough, instead only a flex pass will be available
  • Allows greater flexibility as we may have to shift plans as the season progresses
  • Represents 3 tickets to be used in any manner for Season 13 productions
  • It is our desire to produce all three shows we are planning on doing, but some may have to be postponed or cancelled.
  • If, for whatever reason, you cannot use the 3 passes, it converts to a donation to the theatre.
  • An investment in the theatre
  • The price of 3 Flex passes is $100. It is a little more than a 15% discount from individual tickets