Auditions are at Limelight Theatre for ‘Rhinoceros’ on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 11:00am-2:00pm; registration opens at 10:30am.
About the Play
By Eugene Ionesco | Directed by Mary Claire Branton
Genre: Theatre of the Absurd – a theatrical movement that depicts the absurdity of human existence. It emerged in Europe in the 1940s and ’50s. Ionesco’s Rhinoceros was a response to the rise of fascism in Nazi Germany.
General Plot: A pleasant town descends into chaos when inhabitants lose their individuality and transform into beasts with a herd mentality.
Plot From The Anti-Hero’s Perspective: A lovable alcoholic struggles with purpose as everyone around him loses their individuality, beckoning him to join a demonic movement.
Audition Details
* Prepare a 1-monologue (optional) that showcases your ability to express extreme emotion – or – one that best represents your true personality or soul.
The director will facilitate cold readings and group activities in between monologues. Be brave! Fight for your role! All are welcome!
Click the event website link for all additional details, including the available roles.
Performances dates: May 30-June 15, 2025
