ABSURDIST COMEDY "RHINOCEROS" NOW ONSTAGE AT CON-CON THURS-SAT THRU SEPT 16.
"The Trump Era Has Transformed
Theatrical Absurdity Into Near-Reality:..The subversive power of theater is that it can
make us laugh in the face of real existential threats. And that laughter, with
any luck, can turn into change. So it is worth paying attention to this
convergence-continuum production..." (Christine Howey, Scene)
When a brutish rhinoceros storms through their quiet neighborhood, the townsfolk are alarmed, but gradually become supporters of rhino-ism and one by one begin to turn into rhinoceroses themselves. Will the few hold-outs be able to resist the rhino’s despicable impulses, or become part of the mindless herd? A classic absurdist comedy that is a parable that remains universal and particularly timely today.
RHINOCEROS is directed by Jonathan Wilhelm and features actors Tom Kondilas, Mike Frye, Kayla Gray, Joe Milan, David Munnell, Jeanne Task, Rocky Encalada, Natalyn Baisden and Kim Woodworth.
RHINOCEROS opens this Friday, Aug 25 and runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm through Sept 16 at con-con’s
Liminis Theater, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland 44113 in the historic Tremont neighborhood.
Fri & Sat Tickets at $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), and $10 students,
WHO WILL JOIN THE HERD? WHO WILL RESIST?