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Eugene Ionesco’s seminal absurdist satire, “Rhinoceros,” is staged by Pacific Resident Theatre in a disconcertingly timely revival. Philip Brandes reviews.
Jun 6, 2019 · Inoesco’s surreal, darkly funny Rhinoceros became one of a number of early examples of the Theatre of the Absurd in which day-to-day human existence suddenly loses its purpose, leading to a preponderance of irrational, illogical actions and events.
Apr 2, 2022 · Photos by Hailey LaRoe. Following a lovely pre-show soundtrack of Edith Piaf, the first scene is set in a quaint French café (designed by James Raymond), peopled by patrons, passersby, and staff in colorful cartoonlike costumes (Kitt Crescenzo). Here we meet the play’s main character, a man named Berenger (Mary Myers).
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Ionesco’s most famous play, “Rhinoceros,” was first performed in 1959. The play is an allegory about the rise of fascism and the dangers of conformity. It tells the story of a small French town where the residents begin turning into rhinoceroses one by one.
A concise biography of Eugene Ionesco plus historical and literary context for Rhinoceros. Rhinoceros: Plot Summary A quick-reference summary: Rhinoceros on a single page.
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Mar 5, 2016 · With one of our major political parties descending into pugnacious demagoguery, and the global resurgence of religious extremism and aggressive nationalism, Rhinoceros is as timely as ever. Rhinoceros by Eugène Ionesco. Translated from French by Derek Prouse. Adapted and directed by Wesley Savick.
