This annual showcase of experimental theater, performance, and music from Chicago’s fringe, coproduced by Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr, runs through 11/12. This year’s festival includes an emphasis on work by, or inspired by, Samuel Beckett. All performances are at the Prop Thtr, 3502-4 N. Elston, unless otherwise noted. Several performances will be at Roots, an offshoot of Curious Theatre Branch located in a private home; the address will be provided when reservations are made. Admission is $15 or “pay what you can,” except where noted. For information and reservations, call 773-539-7838 or visit www.rhinofest.com. Following is the schedule through 10/12: a complete schedule is available online at www.chicagoreader.com.
Brewed Six weird sisters stir a mysterious potion and conjure forth old demons in Scott T. Barsotti’s new play, performed by Roundelay Theatre Company under Barsotti’s direction. Presented at Roots on a double bill with The End (see separate listing). a Through 10/20: Fri 7 PM.
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The End Beau O’Reilly’s adaptation of the Beckett short story is performed by Matthew Wilson under O’Reilly’s direction. Presented at Roots. a Through 10/27: Fri 7 PM, presented as a double bill with Brewed through 10/20 (see separate listing). On 10/15 and 10/22: presented as a double bill with The, End?! (see separate listing).
Macbeth None So Far, described as a “Rhino all-star ensemble,” offers a Beckettian take on the Shakespearean tragedy, directed by John Starrs. a 10/21-10/29: Sat-Sun 3 PM.
Picking Up Feathers Antonio Sacre’s latest solo piece revisits the territory of his Cuban and Irish-American roots and also draws on his work with kids in juvenile detention facilities. Jim Lasko of Redmoon directs this world premiere. a 11/3-11/10: Fri 9:30 PM..
Unperceivable Perception a Contradiction #347: Reading Berkeley at the U. of C. Steve Peterson’s solo, directed by Neo-Futurist founder Greg Allen, is an interactive exploration of Peterson’s travails in writing his PhD dissertation in philosophy at the University of Chicago, complete with fantasies about Susan Sontag and “at least one sing-along musical number.” a Through 10/12: Thu 7 PM.
