(Via Sivan Raz; Photo: L to R: Erin Arnold as Creon, Sivan Raz as Antigone. Photo by Shir Ringer.)
Greek tragedy, reimagined. What would you have done?
“Best Tragedy” winner at the NYC Fringe Festival.
Extension Award to FRIGID NY’s “Little Shakespeare Festival”
Anti-Gone is a bold new adaptation of the beloved classic. Audiences take an active part in determining the results of the political drama, utilizing perhaps the most popular invention of Ancient Greece- the democratic vote. Anti-Gone is an immersive, choose-your-own-ending adaptation of Antigone by Sophocles, utilizing techniques from Augusto Boal’s Theater Of The Oppressed. A modern acting troupe battles with the strict societal values presented in Antigone. The only way to solve the puzzle is through a complete dismantling of the theatrical form and an honest discussion with you – the audience. Is a happy ending for Antigone’s story possible? Will we be able to find that which has not been found in the 2,500 years since the play’s premiere- a solution?
This show has received critical acclaim, described by the press as a “tight, energetic production—brimming with educational potential” and “not a simple retelling but a provocation”. Its original songs were recently seen on the Tony Award-winning stage of 54 Below. Anti-Gone is suitable for all ages.
Photo: L to R: Sivan Raz as Antigone, Camille van Putten, Olivia Hight, Shir Ringer, Alexa Adler as the Greek Chorus. Photo by Erin Arnold.
Anti-Gone was the most-awarded show of the 2025 NYC Fringe Festival, with 4 wins including Best Tragedy, a Sell-Out Award and an Extension Award to FRIGID NY’s “Little Shakespeare Festival”. This is Anti-Gone’s regional premiere.
Performance details:
1st leg of the tour: Preview performance at The RAT NYC, September 13th, 2026, 2:00PM. 68 Jay St Storefront, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Tickets are $25 at the following link: https://anti-gone-nyc.eventbrite.com
2nd leg of the tour: Performances at the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival, September 17th-20th, 2026, 5:00PM daily. The Biltmore Bar & Lounge, 47 State St, Rochester, NY, 14614. Tickets are $25 at the following link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/anti-gone.
3rd leg of the tour: Performances at the Scranton Fringe Festival, October 9th, 2026, 7:30PM & October 10th, 2026, 1:00PM and 5:30PM. Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St, Scranton, PA, 18503. Tickets are $15 at the following link: https://scrantonfringe.org/events/anti-gone/
Cast & Crew:
Producing Organization – Needs More Work Productions.
Director, Producer, Composer, Antigone – Sivan Raz (Founding Artistic Director of Needs More Work Productions).
Choreographer – Gianna Vasquez Bartolini.
Arranger – Joni Griffith.
Music Director, Chorus Leader – Alexa Adler.
Dance Captain, Ismene – Camille van Putten.
Haemon – Olivia Hight.
Creon – Erin Arnold.
Teiresias, The Guard – Shir Ringer.
Translator – Ian Johnston.
Equity & Inclusion: The cast and crew of Anti-Gone is fully composed of women and non-binary/trans creatives. Within it, we are proud to present the stories of individuals of BIPOC and immigrant heritage and from the Disabled community. It has been one of our top goals throughout this process to interpret this classical play through the lens of communities who rarely get to present their own take on such tales, and we are thrilled to have a diverse cast of extremely talented creators. We are also able to offer a script perusal or audio introduction for Deaf/Hard Of Hearing & Blind/Low Vision patrons, email needsmoreworkproductions@gmail.com to inquire.
Needs More Work Productions creates spicy, bold, and colorful theater for a better tomorrow. Specializing in site-specific and immersive shows, they perform unique adaptations of beloved classics in the urban spaces of New York City. Needs More Work Productions’ shows center themes of social activism, creating thought-provoking conversations directly between audience members and performers. Said to “raise the bar for indie theater”, their philosophy of hopeful action is a standout in the NYC independent theater scene. The company is led by visionary Artistic Director, Sivan Raz.
Content Warnings: The show includes discussion of death, burial, execution, grief, arguments, police/army, war, suicide, religion based politics, sexism. No violence is presented onstage. Email needsmoreworkproductions@gmail.com for more information.
