Antigone in Munich
The Sophie Scholl Story
Sophie Scholl was a member of the White Rose Society in Nazi Germany which encouraged passive resistance against the totalitarian government. Antigone in Munich chronicles her coming of age and development from bystander to witness to activist -- inspired by Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone which asks “What do you do when the laws of man contradict the laws of God?” (...Read More
| Genre | Drama |
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| Sub-genre | Adaptation, Historical |
| Length Type | Full-Length |
| Theme | Historical, Greek Adaptation, Social Significance |
| Cast Size | 8-40 actors (suggested casting: 6F, 5M) |
| Approx. Running Time | 85-95 minutes |
| Production Photos | View Photos |
| Reviews | View Reviews |
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Script PDF: $11.00
Acting Edition Book: $11.99
Stage Manager Edition: $24.99
Sophie Scholl was a member of the White Rose Society in Nazi Germany which encouraged passive resistance against the totalitarian government. Antigone in Munich chronicles her coming of age and development from bystander to witness to activist -- inspired by Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone which asks “What do you do when the laws of man contradict the laws of God?”
(A one-act version of this play is also available.)
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Director, MN
Relevant!
The students were able to connect the theme of the play to today’s problems.
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Parent, IL
Teaching Students Early
I admired my daughter’s drama department’s ambition to stoke student activism through the production.
