The Island February 24, 2010

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents 'The Island' by Athol Fugard, directed by James Bohnen. Fugard's daring drama is set in an unnamed prison based on Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held. John and Winston are cellmates who spend their days doing back-breaking labor, and their nights rehearsing Sophocles' 'Antigone' to present to their fellow inmates. Fugard plays the parallels between Antigone's fight against political and patriarchal boundaries off of the imprisoned men's fight for their dignity. The Island is a testament to the resiliency of the human heart.