Upcoming Events at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church
Wed May 15, 7:00 PM - Wed May 15, 7:00 PM
157 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Community: Downtown Brooklyn
Description
Brooklyn Public Library and Theater of War Productions proudly present a 10 WEEK-FREE RUN Antigone in Ferguson. All 50 performances are FREE. A Performance of Sophocles’ ANTIGONE
Event Details
A new version by Bryan Doerries
“Gospel strains that make the rafters tremble….Viscerally lifts the play into timelessness.” Ben Brantley, The New York Times.
“Distills the Greek tragedy as a commentary on the urgent questions…resulting from the death of Michael Brown.” Tim Teeman, The Daily Beast
Conceived in the wake of Michael Brown’s death in 2014, this work is a collaboration between Theater of War Productions and community members of Ferguson, MO and features an original score performed by a core choir of Brown’s teachers, activists, and law enforcement from St. Louis and New York City. Each performance culminates in a powerful, audience-driven discussion about race and gender-based violence and social justice.
Running from May 8th to July 13th 2019Wednesday through Saturday 7:00pm-9:30pmSaturday Matinee 2:00pm-5:30pmSt. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church157 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Featuring a rotating cast of actors, including: Amy Ryan, Chris Noth, Paul Giamatti, Jumaane Williams, Zach Grenier, Kathryn Erbe, Obi Abili, Linda Powell, Josh Hamilton, and David Strathairn.
With guest following guest choirs:R.Evolucion Latina Brooklyn Interdenominational Chorus United Voices of HopeThe Guardians Bethel Gospel Assembly
Translated, Directed, and Facilitated by BRYAN DOERRIESMusic composed and conducted by PHIL WOODMORE
ADMISSION IS FREE.
For all inquiries, including accessibility accommodations, please email AIFinfo@theaterofwar.com or call (917) 426-3233.
Antigone in Ferguson is made possible with the exclusive support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
“Gospel strains that make the rafters tremble….Viscerally lifts the play into timelessness.” Ben Brantley, The New York Times.
“Distills the Greek tragedy as a commentary on the urgent questions…resulting from the death of Michael Brown.” Tim Teeman, The Daily Beast
Conceived in the wake of Michael Brown’s death in 2014, this work is a collaboration between Theater of War Productions and community members of Ferguson, MO and features an original score performed by a core choir of Brown’s teachers, activists, and law enforcement from St. Louis and New York City. Each performance culminates in a powerful, audience-driven discussion about race and gender-based violence and social justice.
Running from May 8th to July 13th 2019Wednesday through Saturday 7:00pm-9:30pmSaturday Matinee 2:00pm-5:30pmSt. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church157 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Featuring a rotating cast of actors, including: Amy Ryan, Chris Noth, Paul Giamatti, Jumaane Williams, Zach Grenier, Kathryn Erbe, Obi Abili, Linda Powell, Josh Hamilton, and David Strathairn.
With guest following guest choirs:R.Evolucion Latina Brooklyn Interdenominational Chorus United Voices of HopeThe Guardians Bethel Gospel Assembly
Translated, Directed, and Facilitated by BRYAN DOERRIESMusic composed and conducted by PHIL WOODMORE
ADMISSION IS FREE.
For all inquiries, including accessibility accommodations, please email AIFinfo@theaterofwar.com or call (917) 426-3233.
Antigone in Ferguson is made possible with the exclusive support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
