Men Are Dogs
by Joe Simonelli

Name: Men Are Dogs
Brand: Joe Simonelli
SKU: 9780573697838
Rating: 3.21 (12 reviews)

Men Are Dogs Book Cover — Men Are Dogs Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

105 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find the play to be cute and entertaining, though it presents a twist where the women take on the barking role. The unique portrayal of gender dynamics adds an interesting layer to the performance.

Cute and entertainingInteresting gender dynamicsWomen take on barking role

Synopsis

"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."

--from cover.

Press 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

"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

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

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
CECILIA (38-48) - No nonsense psycholigist who deals with her clients relationship issues while ignoring her own.	female	38-48	(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.	female	—	(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.	male	40	(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.	female	30	(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.	—	25-35	(25-35) Hairdresser and latest addition to Cecelia's group.
AMADELINE, JANE , LORETTA supporting group players. Any age.	—	—	supporting group players. Any age.