This annual showcase of experimental theater, performance, and music runs through 10/31 at the Prop Thtr, 3502-4 N. Elston. Rhino Fest is coordinated by the Curious Theatre Branch and features emerging and established artists from Chicago’s fringe, including Theater Oobleck, the Still Point Theatre Collective, Blair Thomas, Hermit Arts, Cin Salach, Michael Martin, the Rasaka Theatre Company, and Ira Glass as well as the Curious and Prop ensembles. Performances take place in Prop’s north or south theaters, except where noted otherwise below. Admission for most shows is $15 or “pay what you can”; exceptions are noted below. For information and reservations, call 773-267-6660 (except as noted below) or visit www.rhinofest.com. Following is the schedule through 9/22; a complete schedule is available online at www.chicagoreader.com.
RN THE MASRAYANA
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Presenting a modern-day nightmare in old-timey dress, William C. Kovacsik’s story-theater piece, which includes music and dance, recounts the ordeal of an Indian farmer struggling to reclaim his identity after his unscrupulous brother and corrupt officials conspire to have him declared legally dead in order to seize his land. As Mr. Masra’s existential crisis unfolds in this joint production by Prop Thtr and the South Asian-oriented Rasaka Theatre Company, his story turns into an impassioned plea for the dignity of all people disenfranchised by the march toward modernity. Anish Jethmalani’s sharp production crackles. –Zac Thompson a South theater, 8 PM. $15-$25. Reservations at 773-539-7838.
R The Masrayana
N THE HERMIT IN NEW YORK
See listing for Thu 9/15. a South theater, 8 PM. $15-$25. Reservations at 773-539-7838.
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