The LRHS Theatre Ensemble class is performing Sophocles’ Ancient Greek tragedy Antigone later this month. 

The play follows Antigone, who buries her brother Polynices and defies the orders of her uncle, the king, Creon. Antigone’s sister Ismene tries to reason with her, but it’s of no use. Antigone is caught in the act of burying her brother’s body, and Creon punishes her to death. However, Creon’s son Haemon is engaged to Antigone and tries to set her free, but Creon won’t listen. An old blind prophet named Teiresias (who is also in the play Oedipus) comes and warns Creon that his actions will have consequences, to which Creon has a change of heart. The show is driven by the members of the Chorus, who act as Creon’s senators.

The Theatre Ensemble class performed one of the scenes from Antigone at Hillburn Academy on April 30, 2026. This was a part of Hillburn’s International Night, where they featured performances, food, arts and crafts, etc., from around the world.

Ragine Griffin, senior, said, “[Hillburn] was a really good experience, being able to perform for some kids, although they knew nothing, was very nice, and just being able to share what we’ve been doing in class was a great overall experience.” Griffin plays one of two Chorus leaders in the show and helps lead the members of the Chorus in what is known as Choral Odes. Griffin said, “[People] should see Antigone because… It’s really good, and it captures [all of the Greek aspects] in Antigone.”

At Hillburn Academy, the Theatre Ensemble performed a scene from the show in which Antigone and, later, Ismene are brought before Creon by his guard (known in the script simply as Soldier) and sentenced to punishment.

Kira White, junior, said, “It was really cool to perform our scenes in a different space. It was smaller than what we [are] performing in [at Leesville], but it was so good.” White plays a member of the Chorus, as well as the Messenger who delivers the news to the Chorus and Creon of the fate of other characters in the show. White said, “[People should come see Antigone] because a lot of people read it in school, and so it would be nice to see an acted-out interpretation of it because I know a lot of people don’t really understand Antigone [when reading it].”

The LRHS Theatre Ensemble is performing Antigone on May 27 and 28, 2026, in the black box in the arts hallway. Tickets have not gone on sale yet, but you will be able to purchase them on the Leesville Booktix website and at the door on the dates of the performances.

Lucas Casterline, staff writer

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