“Antigonick,” a poetic and thrilling translation, infuses fresh language and new life into “Antigone,” Sophocles’ ancient and disturbing tragedy. Westmont presented a beautifully staged and haunting production of the new work this fall. “The play critiques and laments the tragedy and injustice around us, leaving us yearning for a more just, merciful and peaceful society and world,” says Professor Mitchell Thomas, who previously directed another Greek tragedy, “Electra.” “We recognize that our own feelings of pity and fear are not singular, but universal. We’re not alone.” Santa Barbara Voice Magazine described the play as “timely and captivating” and “well-acted and visually intriguing.” The Santa Barbara Independent said it was “…gritty and eerie and alights the senses.” Theater“Antigonick,” a poetic and thrilling translation, infuses fresh language and new life into “Antigone,” Sophocles’ ancient...