The Playwrights’ Theatre of East Hampton at LTV Studios will present a staged reading of “Rhinoceros,” a play by Eugène Ionesco and translated by Derek Prouse, on Saturday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Originally written in 1959, “Rhinoceros” is a landmark work of absurdist theater. The play follows the residents of a small French town as they begin transforming into rhinoceroses, with only the central character, Bérenger, resisting the metamorphosis. Often interpreted as a commentary on conformity and the rise of fascism in Europe, the play explores themes of morality, logic, mob mentality and individual responsibility.
The cast includes Vincent Cinque as Bérenger, Kane Brown as Daisy, Charlie Reid as Jean and the Fireman, Brian Esposito as Dudard, Josh Gladstone as the Logician and Mr. Papillon, Lydia Franco Hodges as the Housewife, Kate Mueth as the Old Gentleman and Mrs. Bœuf, and John Kroft as the Grocer and Botard.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. VIP seating is available for $35 and includes a complimentary drink. Student tickets are $10 with valid ID. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit ltveh.org. LTV Studios is located at 75 Industrial Road in Wainscott.
Staff Writer on Oct 10, 2025