Antíkoni
Written by Beth Piatote
“A stunning new Native American interpretation of the ancient Greek play.” – People’s World
Nez Perce stories are the heart of this bold reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone – showing how power distorts while offering ways to overcome.
Set within a museum filled with Indigenous belongings, in a yet-unknown world after Nationalists have seized power, a Nez Perce family is caught between the demands of modern survival and the sacred traditions they are determined to uphold.
From Playwright Beth Piatote:
“Sophocles’ Antigone centers a young woman standing up to the unchecked authoritarian power wielded by her uncle. My adaptation shifts the context and replaces the Greek chorus with a chorus of Aunties who tell traditional Nez Perce stories, offering humor, wonder, and wisdom that transcend time.”