Rhinoceros
by Eugene lonesco
Production Dates:
- November 15, 16, 21, 23 at 7:30 p.m.
- November 17 at 2 p.m.
- November 22 at 11 a.m.
Play Description:
When a rhinoceros charges across the town square one Sunday afternoon, Berenger, an
unremarkable middle-class minion working in a boring office job, thinks nothing of
it. The townsfolk are confused and fascinated, and one by one they succumb to group-think
and turn into rhinos themselves. Berenger’s whole world is under threat. What will
it take for him to stand up to the increasing menace of Rhinocerisation? The sublime
is confused with the ridiculous in this savage satire on mindlessness and conformity.
Written by Eugene Ionesco in 1958, Rhinoceros is as relevant as ever: Just who are
the rhinoceroses of today?
About the Drama Program
Drama at Lower Columbia College offers courses designed to provide students with an
understanding of the theatre and an appreciation of theatre, acting, technical theatre,
and production experience through performance. Students develop the ability to express
themselves in many ways: acting on stage, seminar discussion, play analysis, review
writing, script interpretation, kinesthetic expression, and technical proficiency
in set, costume, and light design.
One play is presented each quarter during the academic year. Participation is open
to all students, college employees and members of the local community.
Students interested in acting can complete an associate degree or begin studies to
transfer to a baccalaureate program. Drama courses can also be an important supplement
for those who plan to major in the humanities or social sciences.
Act One Drama Club
If you don't think you are ready for auditions or feel like it is too big of a time
commitment, think about becoming involved in our Act One Drama Club that produces our performances.Act One includes everyone involved in drama at the college. Members are actively involved
in producing a Center Stage Theater production each quarter.
