Antigone | ’24 CAP Classic

It’s summer in Altoona and that means Live Theatre in Haines Park! The ’24 CAP Classic Antigone runs July 25-28 and will be held outdoors at the Haines Park Amphitheater for its Thursday through Saturday evening performances. For our outdoor performance, bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets and enjoy! The Sunday, July 28 performance will be performed at CAP Theatre (indoors).

The story of Antigone is the final installment in Sophocles’ trilogy, The Theban Plays. The plot follows our titular character, Antigone, as she defies King Creon’s decree by burying her brother, Polynices, who was declared a traitor. Creon, adamant about upholding the state’s authority, orders Antigone’s execution. Antigone, however, believes her actions justified by her belief in honoring family and divine laws above all else. Despite warnings, Creon remains stubborn, leading to a series of tragic events including the suicides of Antigone, Haemon (Creon’s son and Antigone’s fiancé), and Creon’s wife, Eurydice. Through this, Sophocles explores motifs of morality, authority, and the consequences of pride, leaving audiences trapped in the clash between individual conscience and state law.

Tickets are $7, available online and at the park. Tickets available at the park with cash OR card!

NOTE: This production is performed outdoors for the majority of performances at Haines Park Amphitheatre (711 3rd Ave SE) Altoona, IA. In the event of inclement weather, performances will be moved to CAP Theatre (201 1st Ave S) Altoona, IA.