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New Antigone Adaptation Addresses World Trade Center Attacks

Performances at Walkerspace, Close to the WTC Site

New Moon Rep and Roust Theatre Company To Present

The World Premiere Of

I KREON

Adapted from Sophocles' Antigone and Directed by Aole T. Miller

November 8 – December 1

At Walkerspace, 46 Walker Street (between Church Street and Broadway)

 

New Moon Rep and Roust Theatre Company will present the world premiere of I KREON, a contemporary verse adaptation by Aole T. Miller of the Sophocles classic drama Antigone. Directed by Aole T. Miller, I KREON will begin performances on November 8, with the official opening scheduled for November 11. Performances will be at Walkerspace (46 Walker Street) in TriBeCa, and will continue through December 1.

I KREON focuses on Kreon's point of view. How does the leader of a shattered nation, a nation who's Towers have fallen, begin the process of rebuilding and reuniting that nation? How does he best honor the dead? What sacrifice is he willing to make to secure this rebuilt nation?

Dealing with the issue of being an American today, I KREON is set in the post-apocalyptic world of New Thebes and asks the poignant question, ''Can a modern ruler rebuilding a nation destroyed by terrorism be both a benevolent 'father' and an officer of the state?'' It is a story of the struggle for love and community obligation, within a world of deception and fear. Written in verse with a contemporary spin, I KREON challenges all who choose to blame others for the state of society. I KREON questions the role of the community and the collective responsibility of its individuals.

The cast for I KREON will be Claire Siebers, James Luse, Maggie Surovell, Max Arnaud, David Beck, Ian Eaton, Rebecca Hackett, Paul Harkins, Rafael Jordan and Ian Lowe.

Under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Aole T. Miller, the Brooklyn based New Moon Repertory Theatre Company brings unique perspectives and theatrical innovations to both New York City and international audiences. The company produces adaptations of classical, contemporary, and original plays that address the deep conflicts of archetypal characters. This is accomplished through their signature process of mask work, voice and movement techniques developed and refined over the past 20 years.

Roust Theatre Company is dedicated to radical and epoch-making theatre. The company aims to challenge and inspire its audience, and encourage the questioning of the world around us. Roust Theatre Company believes that theatre is much more than entertainment, it has the power to make a difference in the world – www.RoustTC.com

I KREON runs November 8-December 1. Performance schedule is Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm (no performance on Thanksgiving). Tickets are $18 and can be reserved by calling SmartTix at 212 868 4444 or online at www.SmartTix.com.

The schedule for I KREON will be Thursdays through Saturdays at 8PM, with Sunday matinees at 3PM. Tickets will be $18.00 for all seats and may be purchased by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444, or online at www.smarttix.com.

I KREON

A New Adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone

Adapted and Directed by Aole T. Miller

At Walkerspace, 46 Walker Street (between Church Street and Broadway)

SCHEDULE:

Thursdays through Saturdays at 8PM; Sundays at 3PM

November 8 – December 1; No performance on Thursday 11/22 (Thanksgiving)

Previews: Thursday 11/8 at 8pm, Friday 11/9 at 8pm, Saturday 11/10 at 8pm

Opening: Sunday, 11/11 at 3pm

Remaining schedule:

Thursday 11/15, Friday 11/16, Saturday 11/17 @ 8pm; Sunday 11/18 @ 3pm

                Friday 11/23, Saturday 11/24 @ 8pm; Sunday 11/25 @ 3pm

Thursday 11/29, Friday 11/30, Saturday 12/1   @ 8pm

 

TICKETS: all seats $18

Call 212-868-4444, or order online at www.smarttix.com

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