By Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona
Directed by Peter DeLaurier
May 17 - June 10, 2012

Tickets: $20-$36    Student Rush: $10    Opening Night: $56
Discounts available for seniors, students, subscribers, and groups of 10 or more.

The Island is Robben Island, South Africa's notorious prison, where John and Winston are political prisoners and cellmates. After absurdly grueling days laboring under the sun, they return to their dark cell to rehearse a makeshift performance of Sophocles' play Antigone. Winston takes the part of young Antigone, who defies the laws of the state for the sake of her conscience. John takes the part of Creon, the king, who is so desperate to hold onto power that he will crush any dissent. Rehearsals in the cramped cell will test their friendship and strain their resilience in this gripping, vivid portrait of apartheid-era struggle. Undeniably moving and surprisingly funny, this modern classic by Tony Award-winners Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona celebrates hope, passion, and the strength of friendship.

May 17-22: Previews
May 23: Opening Night
May 25: Directors: In Conversation
May 27: Artists: In Conversation
May 29, 31: Student Matinees
June 8: Artistic Director: In Conversation

The ultimate in flexibility for theater lovers with busy schedules! Pay one low price and get FOUR open passes to use in any combination during the 2011/12 season, including Romeo and Juliet, Sex, Swords & Surprises in Shakespeare's Verona, and/pr The Island (excluding Opening Nights), plus free and unlimited ticket exchanges, dining and parking discounts, and so much more! Hurry - offer expires Friday, February 24.  more