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Synopsis

In her telling the true story of young anti-Nazi activist Sophie Scholl, Claudia Haas uses the central question of the ancient Greek tragedy Antigone: what do you do when the laws of man contradict the laws of God? Set in Germany before and during World War II, Antigone in Munich follows Sophie as she witnesses and works to resist the terrifying rise of the Nazi regime. Scholl’s imagined Sophie finds inspiration in the story of Antigone, who singularly defied her powerful uncle to give her brother a proper burial. Like Antigone, Sophie has to stand alone in what feels like a hopeless fight. With a rich historical basis and connection to ancient Greek drama, the play offers strong roles for high school performers and a variety of possible uses in the classroom. The casting is flexible, with doubling of roles possible, and the playwright encourages colorblind casting.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2016
Genres
Drama, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Germany, 1933-1943
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Licensor
Stage Partners
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, High School, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Early Teen, Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Sophie Scholl

Lead

Female

Hans

Supporting

Male

Robert Mohr

Supporting

Male

Alexander Schmorell

Supporting

Male

Traute

Supporting

Female

Willi

Supporting

Male

Anneliese

Featured

Female

Elsa

Featured

Female

Luisa

Ensemble

Female

Fritz

Ensemble

Male

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Scenes

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright