We’re a community theatre whose goals are to entertain, engage, and challenge our audiences. It’s rare that a play does all three as well as Rhinoceros. For sixty years it has sparked discussions about what a free society means and what it requires. And it’s funny as hell.

Rhinoceros is an absurdist farce, often cited as one of the most important dramatic masterpieces of the 20th century. People in a French village, one by one, transform into rhinoceroses. In this absurd world, everyday situations erupt with explosive laughter and nightmare anxiety. Under the cover of absurdity and humor lie lessons of conformity, culture, mass movements, philosophy and morality.

We want to make this play available to theatre arts, sociology and political science students because it addresses issues relevant to their major. And it’s performed so rarely, it’s unlikely they’ll have the opportunity to see it in their lifetime. Here’s what one member of the audience from the opening weekend said about the performance.
"This thought provoking play was presented beautifully, with complex dialogue sequences tightly dialed in. My seats were right up close to the action and it was impossible to not be affected by the intensity of the situation. A perfect work for this intimate theatre."

Students can see Rhinoceros for cheap:
Our standard discounted student ticket price is $15. We’re offering a discounted price of $10.

1. Go to http://discount.patioplayhouse.com

2. Scroll down and click on the Rhinoceros logo

3. When you fill out the form, you’ll be asked to select a TICKET TYPE. Be sure to select DISCOUNT. The DISCOUNT CODE is rhistudent

4. Show up at the theatre with your student ID

5. Door opens at 7:30pm.The show starts at 8:00pm.

If you have any questions, please contact David from Patio playhouse,  davidfarlow@patioplayhouse.com