OVERVIEW

The mission of Theatre Rhinoceros is to develop and produce works of theatre that enlighten, enrich, and explore both the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of our queer community.

Established in 1977, Theatre Rhinoceros is the longest running LGBTQ+ theatre in the world. Early in its 44-year history, The Rhino was the first theater company in the U.S. to deal with the AIDS epidemic by presenting The AIDS Show: Artists Involved with Death and Survival, co-authored by 20 Bay Area artists. The show ran for two years, toured the U.S., and was the subject of a 1987 PBS documentary. The Rhino has received many awards of recognition including: Theatre Rhinoceros Day in the City Proclamation from Mayor Gavin Newsom, State Assembly Certificate of Recognition from Senator Mark Leno, recognitions from Congressperson Nancy Pelosi and Assembly Persons Tom Ammiano and Carole Migden, numerous Cable Car, BATCC and TBA Awards and Nominations, and the GLAAD Media Award for Best LGBT Theatre.