The Greek play “Antigone” takes a rebellious turn this week in the Music and Dramatic Arts Building’s Shaver Theatre as Sophocles’ classic goes punk.The play features the classic conflict between Antigone and her uncle Creon, represented through the punk movement, which began as a rebellion against established power, said Michael Tick, director of “Antigone.””I don’t think people will expect this at all,” said Jake Loup, theater senior and “Antigone” cast member. “People are going to be really curious and start to buzz about [the play].”Though the play initially ran Oct. 19-21, three more performances will be held — Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.The punk styling of the show fits well with “Antigone” because the play has themes of anger and rebellion, which is what the punk movement stood for, said Brooks Lazar, theater junior and cast member.The play has a nihilistic tone that fits well with the choice of the punk styling of the costumes, Lazar said.”If [the cast] were going to do [“Antigone”] punk, they needed to do it 100 percent, and they did,” said Amanda Davis, psychology freshman.Lillian Sellers, psychology senior and cast member, said performing in a Greek play is different from contemporary plays because everything from the way actors speak to the way actors stand is different. The struggle between Antigone and Creon stems from Antigone’s illegal burial of her brother Polyneices, whom Creon has named a traitor for fighting against the family’s home of Thebes. Nick Erickson, assistant professor of theater and cast member, said most people today would side with Creon because he is defending his country and thinks the situation is comparable to America’s war against terror.”[‘Antigone’] makes us think about our values,” Erickson said. “It makes us think how much our government should intrude upon our individual liberties and our rights, and how much should we allow our religious points of view to influence how we rule our government.”Students will also identify with the play because it’s outrageous and flashy, Erickson said.The University has not put on a Greek play since 1999, Tick said. It is important to do Greek plays because they are good vehicles for actor training, Tick said.”This was the first time I saw a Greek play,” said Caleb Abshire, biochemistry junior. “I had read some before and didn’t really like them, but I enjoyed seeing one performed on stage.”The University’s production of “Antigone” will most likely visit Korea this June after receiving an invitation to perform in a theater festival, Tick said.”[‘Antigone’] fits well with this idea of rebellion,” Abshire said. “It was all about rebellion and standing up for what’s right, and that’s kind of what punk is about.”The production features a cast of 25 theater undergraduates with Erickson in the role of Creon.”[‘Antigone’] has been one of the most pleasurable directing assignments,” Tick said. “The cast is particularly passionate about this piece and about the punk-rock concept.”Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students.- – – -Contact Emily Slack at [email protected]