Monopoly Antigone: A Tragedy
Spring 2026 - Ongoing
Monopoly Antigone: A Tragedy was developed and performed by the Baltimore Freedom Theater, a growing community-based political theater troupe based in Baltimore. This production was directed by Ahlam Khamis. Sound design and music by Ethan Reinking. Set and costumes designed and fabricated by Simone Isip and Loulie Rossamassler with assistance from Ian Min and Rachel Martino.
Photos by Erin Baynham, Alaina Lurry, and Raúl Fernando. Pictured below (L to R) are Ian Min, Simone Isip, Ahlam Khamis, Bao Nguyen, Ives West, Christopher Westby, Loulie Rossmassler, Ruthie Farfel, Rachel Martino, and Fatima Rifkey.
Synopsis:
Set in the Monopoly world where hierarchy, exploitation, and corruption are fundamental, our collection reclaims the original purpose of the game. The performance follows the plot of the Greek tragedy Antigone, a story of conviction and defiance of law. With the characters doubling as monopoly pieces, the two worlds collide in a reflection of our own hierarchical system where justice is absent. In a moment where morals and law come face to face, a decision is made that disrupts the social contract.
Would you dare defy the law for justice? Or will you keep your tongue in leash.
A Brief History of Monopoly
The original game of Monopoly was created by Lizzie Magie in 1903 as a critique of landlords and capitalism entitled “The Landlord’s Game.” In this iteration, players could either take the corrupt and exploitative path or the ethical path, sharing resources with their fellow players. Decades later, Magie’s game was ripped off by a man who eliminated the option for ethical gameplay, changing the original intention of the game and making enormous profit.
