This annual showcase of experimental theater, performance, and music from Chicago’s fringe began as part of the Bucktown Arts Fest; now it’s produced by the Curious Theatre Branch. Taking its name from surrealist painter Salvador Dali’s use of the term “rhinocerontic” (it means real big), the Rhino Fest, now in its 11th year, features shows by such local notables as Theater for the Age of Gold, the Billy Goat Experiment, Blair Thomas, Antonio Sacre (now based in LA, but returning for the festival), John Musial, Michael K. Meyers, and Theater Oobleck in addition to the Curious folks.
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Following is the schedule for September 7 through 14, based on information available Monday.
Carving Wood and Midwest Parking
Something Made Up
Nelson Algren: For Keeps and a Single Day
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
The first portion of this double bill is Federico Garcia Lorca’s slapstick puppet play based on the characters of Don Cristobal and Miss Rosita, the Andalusian version of Punch and Judy; it’s performed by puppeteer Blair Thomas. The second half is the Billy Goat Experiment’s portrait of a virgin martyr. “[In] their startling ‘toy theater’ retelling of the life of Saint Christina, they produce work with all the mystery, intrigue, and hyperbole due their subjects,” said Reader critic Justin Hayford when he reviewed the production’s earlier run. Storefront Theater, 7 PM.
