A chilling, darkly comic revival of Rhinoceros confronting conformity in a society overtaken by mass hysteria.
This bold revival of Eugène Ionesco’s Rhinoceros brings one of the 20th century’s most provocative absurdist plays back to the stage. Directed by Rebecca Frank, the production revisits Ionesco’s exploration of conformity, moral courage, and mass hysteria in a society that feels uncomfortably familiar today. Featuring Gal Yosepov, Celeste Moratti, Max Arnaud, Christina J. Swanson, James Campbell, Scott Renteria, and more, the play follows a small town where citizens inexplicably transform into rhinoceroses one by one. As the epidemic spreads, a lone man struggles to maintain his humanity amid mounting social pressure. With its dark humor and striking relevance, this revival highlights why Rhinoceros remains a landmark of the Theatre of the Absurd, challenging audiences to question the cost of surrendering to the crowd.