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Men are Dogs

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  6w, 2m

Joe Simonelli

"Audiences are doubling up with laughter. - Asbury Park Press.

"Simonelli displays an adept comic touch . . . the mock therapy sessions are worth the price of admission." - Scene OnStage

Men are Dogs

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Adult, Senior

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Summary

Newly revised edition by the author!

Cecelia is a successful psychologist who, among many sessions, runs a support group for single and divorced women. She's got troubles of her own, but it's her ensemble of neurotic patients who provide the action when a "volunteer" role-player becomes the hapless victim of their not-inconsiderable ire.

History

First Avenue Playhouse - Atlantic Highlands, NJ 2003

Keywords
Performing Groups

CECILIA - (38-48) - No nonsense psycholigist who deals with her clients relationship issues while ignoring her own.
ROSE - (age comensurate to Cecelia) Cecelia's wisecracking 'live in' mom who overs her daughter unsolicited dating advice.
BOB - (40 -50) - the substitute postal delivery man who strikes up a relationship with Cecelia.
TONY - (30 -50) divorced, pompous, part time actor who is hired by Cecelia to assist with her 'role playing' in group.
ALLISON (25-35) Hairdresser and latest addition to Cecelia's group.
AMADELINE, JANE , LORETTA - supporting group players. Any age.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting

    The home office of Dr. Cecelia Monohan. Set should include, desk, couch and chairs

  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy
  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

REVIEWS

"Audiences are doubling up with laughter." - Asbury Park Press

"Simonelli displays an adept comic touch . . . the mock therapy sessions are worth the price of admission." - Scene OnStage

A fascinating comedy, Mr. Simonelli certainly has a tape recorder on the world...go see it now!" - Joe Franklin, Bloomberg Radio

“MEN ARE DOGS WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SHOW EVER IN THE PAST 33 YEARS OF PERFORMANCES AT LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE CHEERS TO ALL!" – Lora Resignato, Lemon Bay Playhouse.

"...a sweet sitcom about the life of a women psychologist...it's group therapy with a women's support group and the comedy sections work the best..." - Richmond Shephard, Performing Arts Insider

"...audiences are doubling up with laughter" - Asbury Park Press

"Simonelli displays an adept comic touch...the group therapy sections alone are worth the price of admission!" - Phil Dorian, Two River Times

 

 

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

Joe Simonelli

Joe Simonelli
Joe Simonelli has been writing and performing in plays since 2000. He has a B.S. in management from St. Francis College. He was exposed to Broadway theatre at an early young age and is also a musician, following in the footsteps of his father who had a popular wedding orchest ...
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