Men Are Dogs
by Joe Simonelli

Men Are Dogs Book Cover
Men Are Dogs Cover

Highlights

105 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American Comedy

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
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.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2010
Binding Paperback
Edition Samuel French Acting ed.
Pages 66
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573697838
ISBN-10 0573697833

Men Are Dogs is a American comedy play written by Joe Simonelli and published by Samuel French (2010).

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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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