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CORVALLIS - A timeless story from ancient Greece about fighting for individual rights against a rule of tyranny is the focus of "Antigone," which opens a six-night theatrical run at Oregon State University beginning April 4.

OSU's University Theatre will present the Sophocles' masterpiece that mixes passion, courage and strong beliefs. The play will run April 4-6 and April 11-13 on the main stage of the Withycombe Hall theater, 30th and Campus Way in Corvallis.

Tickets are priced at $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for students, and may be reserved by calling 541-737-2784. The performance on April 12 will be sign language-interpreted for the hearing- impaired. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

One of the most intriguing and popular of the Greek heroes, Antigone (portrayed by Camilla Dahlin) has seen the death of her father and brothers during the fall of the city Thebes. With their deaths, control of the city falls to Kreon (Nathan Sparks), Antigone's maternal uncle, who defies the gods and denies religious rites of burial to Antigone's fallen brother.

Kreon is determined to restore order, discourage dissension and promote his own agenda. He issues an order of immediate death to anyone caught administering burial rites. Antigone, incensed by such arrogant proclamations, belies she must defy Kreon and honor her family.

Her ensuing efforts and a trial before Kreon and the Theban Elders, leads to the dramatic conclusion.

"Antigone" is directed by Margaret J. Jones, who also designed the costumes. Richard George designed the sets and lighting, Barbara Mason coordinated the movement choreography. Stage manager is Annie Fale.

The Cast of "Antigone"

• BEAVERTON: Amy Alexander, a senior in theater, as Ismene.

  CORVALLIS: Leah Hall, a senior in philosophy, a member of The Chorus of Elders; Amy Edwards, a freshman in theater, a member of The Chorus of Elders; Nathan Sparks, a community member, as Kreon; Kevin McKuen, a community member, as The Guard; Joshua Simonson, a community member, a member of The Chorus of Elders.

   

• NORTH BEND: Jeremy Vik, a sophomore in pre-pharmacy, as Haimon.

   

• ONTARIO: Camilla Dahlin, a senior in theater, as Antigone.

   

• PHILOMATH: Matthew Owen, a theater graduate, as Tiresias.

MARYLAND

• CATONSVILLE: Joe Eitel, a senior in business, a member of The Chorus of Elders.

OKLAHOMA

• YUKON: Teresa Ray Stas, a senior in speech communication, a member of The Chorus of Elders.