Books and Beyond Ep. 2: The Great Tragedy of Antigone

Anne Carson’s acclaimed adaptation of Sophokles’ classic tragedy ‘Antigone’ makes its Fresno premiere

Fresno State University Theatre presents the fifth production of its 2024/25 Mainstage Season, “Antigone” written by Sophokles, translated by Anne Carson and directed by Michelle Bellaver in her debut production as a new faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Dance. This is a Fresno premiere.  Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 28 – 29 [...]

Books and Beyond Ep. 2: The Great Tragedy of Antigone

Hello Readers! In this episode of “Books and Beyond,” Nehir Hosgur delves into “Antigone” by Sophocles—one of the most famous Greek tragedies of all time. The play follows Antigone, a brave young woman who defies King Creon’s order by burying her brother. Her act of rebellion sparks a tragic chain of events, raising questions about loyalty, power, and the price of defiance. Along the way, the story explores deep conflicts between family and stat…