RHINOCEROS
Eugene Ionesco's classic absurdist play.... that could not have come at a better time.
Starring Keith Stevenson
Played July 15 - November 19, 2017
at Pacific Resident Theatre
Featuring additional FRIED MEAT-US stars:
Kendrah McKay (Marlene) Alex Fernandez (Tommy)
Brad Greenquist (Dr. Jorgen) Carole Weyers (Abigail)
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Guillermo Cienfuegos directing
~ LA TIMES CRITICS CHOICE ~
~ OVATION RECOMMENDED ~ STAGE RAW TOP TEN ~
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In a small provincial town outside of Paris, the citizens discover how quickly one’s sense of humanity can be eroded when facing the dangers of a herd mentality. A timely and brilliant indictment of impending fascism by this master of Avant-Garde Theater.
"... superbly staged and disconcertingly timely revival."
- LA Times Critic's Choice!
"Cienfuegos's staging is top-tier impressive..." "Jean's eventual rhinocratic transformation
- Stage Raw ... is a master class in performance all its own."
- LA Times
"TOP TEN "...thoroughy rewarding . . ." - Stage Raw
“A thrilling ride on a well mounted Rhinoceros."
“Superb blend of slapstick and satire. - Broadway World
This side-splitting tale harnesses the extraordinary skills of a perfect cast…rollicking tour de force” – LA Splash
"Terrific. This is an all-around wonderful and simultaneously cautionary production. Don’t miss it."
- Santa Monica Daily Press
- LA Times Critic's Choice!
"Cienfuegos's staging is top-tier impressive..." "Jean's eventual rhinocratic transformation
- Stage Raw ... is a master class in performance all its own."
- LA Times
"TOP TEN "...thoroughy rewarding . . ." - Stage Raw
“A thrilling ride on a well mounted Rhinoceros."
“Superb blend of slapstick and satire. - Broadway World
This side-splitting tale harnesses the extraordinary skills of a perfect cast…rollicking tour de force” – LA Splash
"Terrific. This is an all-around wonderful and simultaneously cautionary production. Don’t miss it."
- Santa Monica Daily Press
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Interviews with the RHINOCEROS Team
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Audience Excitement
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EUGENE IONESCO'S COMIC MASTERPIECE
READ THE REVIEWS
Special Feature in the Jewish Journal
Highlighting Ionesco's uncanny and prescient parallels to American life today.
http://jewishjournal.com/cover_story/223102/donald-trumps-third-strike/
LA Times: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-cm-rhinoceros-theater-review-20170719-story.html
Stage Raw: http://stageraw.com/2017/07/25/rhinoceros-theater-review/
Broadway World: https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Review-A-Thrilling-Ride-On-A-Well-Mounted-RHINOCEROS-20170721
Santa Monica Daily Press: http://smdp.com/absurdity-thats-all-too-real/161788
LA Splash: http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Los_Angeles_Entertainment_109/rhinoceros-review.php
People's World: http://www.peoplesworld.org/article/ionescos-not-so-absurd-rhinoceros-warns-of-the-fascist-takeover/
Los Angeles Daily News: http://www.dailynews.com/2017/07/23/rhinoceros-makes-its-point-at-pacific-resident-theatre-in-venice/
This Stage LA: https://thisstage.la/2017/07/ionescos-anti-fascist-rhinoceros-timelier-than-ever/
Paul Myrvold's Theatre Notes: https://paulmyrvoldstheatrenotes.wordpress.com/2017/07/16/rhinoceros-at-pacific-resident-theatre/
Stage Raw: http://stageraw.com/2017/07/25/rhinoceros-theater-review/
Broadway World: https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/BWW-Review-A-Thrilling-Ride-On-A-Well-Mounted-RHINOCEROS-20170721
Santa Monica Daily Press: http://smdp.com/absurdity-thats-all-too-real/161788
LA Splash: http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Los_Angeles_Entertainment_109/rhinoceros-review.php
People's World: http://www.peoplesworld.org/article/ionescos-not-so-absurd-rhinoceros-warns-of-the-fascist-takeover/
Los Angeles Daily News: http://www.dailynews.com/2017/07/23/rhinoceros-makes-its-point-at-pacific-resident-theatre-in-venice/
This Stage LA: https://thisstage.la/2017/07/ionescos-anti-fascist-rhinoceros-timelier-than-ever/
Paul Myrvold's Theatre Notes: https://paulmyrvoldstheatrenotes.wordpress.com/2017/07/16/rhinoceros-at-pacific-resident-theatre/