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Eugene Ionesco created works from outside the boundaries of considered art and culture. The works were not didactic nor cool for their age. Yet go to Paris and you might still see productions of his work at Théâtre de la Huchette from the same original company that first presented the plays sixty-five or so years ago. Rhinoceros is possibly the most famous Ionesco work; while almost defining the notion of Theatre of the Absurd. However, it would be misguided to suggest Ionesc

Theatre has access to the means of redefining its limitations, being energized by new technologies, and utilizing the new forms of cultural, social and personal perceptions that inform the way life is experienced.

Though sometimes regarded as outdated relics of the past, the ephemeral nature of live performance provides unique emotional and physical dimensions creating an intersection of knowledge and experience. Understanding and incorporating epistemological and phenomenological perceptions in drama and theatre study and presentation enhances the cultural creation and appreciation of theatrical works.