Some of you have, but many have not yet noticed that we have added a page here that takes you quickly to a collection of Clarence Brown Theatre show photographs from the past three seasons.  We don’t have every show, but many of them are here.

Disclaimer: some of these photos were a learn-as-you go process, and most of them were taken not with an SLR with proper creative controls, but with a memory card on a video camera.  The resolution is also a lot lower than today’s digital SLRs provide, so the picture size (and blow-up-ability) is less.  We have a new Nikon now, and we’re making progress, though!  Nevertheless, there are some interesting shots here you might find interesting.  We’re storing our photos on flickr, which allows for easy maintenance and several display options.

To go to my CBT summary page, just hit the “Photos” link on the menu bar, or click here or head to http://www.uttheatre.org/flickr.php.

Enjoy!

The University of Tennesseee Theatre Department’s production of Antigone opens tonight in the Clarence Brown Lab Theatre.

This is an ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles that was adapted by Jean Anouilh during the Nazi occupation of France during World War II.  It is “modern” in its presentation, but the old conflicts seem as familiar today they did centuries ago.

Here’s our theatre’s official description:

To whom is one loyal?
King Creon decrees Antigone’s brother is not to be buried. Determined he will have a proper burial, Antigone defies his orders. Jean Anouilh’s World War II update of Sophocles’ tragedy deals with the conflict between loyalty to a higher power and loyalty to the state. A timeless tale that still matters. 
 

Antigone (Lauren Pennline) and Creon (Adam Heffernan)

Do Sophocles and Anouilh present the arguments of Creon and Antigone from a neutral point of view?  I think not, but from time to time you might find yourself surprised to be agreeing with the character you know is wrong.  The antagonists each present their arguments forcefully.

Is Creon a bad guy, a ruthless king, or is he just trying to do the job thrust upon him?

Is Antigone a true heroine, fighting for principle, or is she just spoiled and stubborn?

Are you serious?

Watch it and see.

Here’s a link to the preview article in the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

Antigone is part of the CBT Studio Series — tickets are just $10 for adults and $5 for students.  Seating is very limited, so get your tickets in advance!  All evening performances are at 7:30, with matinees at 2:00.  Show dates: 11/1, 11/2, 11/4 (matinee and evening), 11/6, 11/7, 11/8, 11/9, 11/11 (matinee only). 

The CBT Lab Theatre can be entered from the ramp leading from the Joe Johnson & John Ward Pedestrian Mall (behind Hess Hall where Andy Holt Avenue used to be — between Melrose Place and Volunteer Blvd.)  You can order tickets online at http://www.knoxvilletickets.com/ or you can call the Clarence Brown Box Office at 974-5161.  There will be a box office in the Lab Theatre lobby prior to showtime as well.