antigone lives*
Directed by Caleigh Crow
RISERx is presented by Why Not Theatre and Toronto Metropolitan University
An electrifying and unfaithful take on Sophocles’ classic Greek tragedy, this 200 bpm adaptation blends techno, despair, and family politics. One goat and a pack of jackals navigate global displacement while we witness the failure of democracy and subsequent hope for revolution. A thought-provoking and fierce exploration of justice, power, and the human spirit.
Written by Susanna Fournier
Performed by Ella Berger, Manon Bourgeois, James Dawson, Jessica Konkle, Nathan Simpson
Set Design by Delia Yuan
Lighting Design by Gavin Mcdonald
Costume Design by Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge
Sound Design by Sam Fergusson
Directing Coach – Sarah Garton Stanley
Intimacy Director – Corey Tazmania
Fight Director – Christopher Mott
Assistant Set & Props Designer – Alyssa Duhaney
Assistant Lighting Design – Sasha Alymova
Stage Manager – Tanvi Vyas Assistant
Stage Manager – Daniella Reid
Production Manager – Carlos Varela
Technical Director – Curtis Whittaker
Assistant Production Manager – Jonathan Cestnick, Kiera Deorksen Smith
From April 12
to April 22, 2023
Tickets are $12.50/ $22.50 / $35 / $50
BMO Incubator
Wednesday, April 12 – 7pm
Friday, April 14 – 9pm
Saturday, April 15 – 7pm
Wednesday, April 19 – 9pm
Thursday, April 20 – 9pm
Friday, April 21 – 7pm
This performance is 50 minutes
August 20, 2026
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July 22, 2026
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14+ recommended; suicide, guns, violence, flashing lights, use of haze, high volume warning
A note on ticket prices for RISERx: In order to ensure accessibility, Why Not Theatre invites you to pay what you can afford. You can pick any one of four prices – $12.50, $22.50, $35, $50 – whichever suits your budget. All tickets are general admission, and there are no limits on any price level. Pick the price you would like for your ticket and book your seat. The higher price-points help to keep tickets accessible for everyone. Thanks for your support, and we’ll see you at the show!