By Gay Paris ~
Robert Dubac will set out to answer the age-old question “What do women want?” when his one-man show: The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? Plays at the Gem Theatre’s intimate 200-seat Century Theatre. The show will alternate weeks with Defending The Caveman through March 28.
‘Hilarious’ is the only way to describe The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? as gifted – and uber cute – actor/writer, Robert Dubac, ransacks his brain to answer the age old question, “What do women want?” This hit one-man show pinpoints the differences between the sexes and then celebrates them with ninety minutes of non-stop laughter. It is a multi-character comedy with Mr. Dubac playing all the roles.
When the show opens we meet “Bobby” in a very confused state. Having found the girl of his dreams and having asked her to marry him, she gently dumps him. Why? Unable to answer this question he recalls some not-so-wise but nonetheless hilarious advice he received growing up with five chauvinistic mentors. With a shrug of his shoulders, a hooding of his eyes or a crook of his neck Robert Dubac seamlessly transforms himself into these five alter egos; each offering their own brand of misguided advice.
THE COLONEL who insists that the key to what women want is honesty, hence all men should admit they’re boneheads so they always have an out.
JEAN-MICHEL who says communication is what women want…. and communicating with double-talk and mindless metaphors is completely acceptable as long as you speak with a sexy accent.
FAST EDDIE who gives women want they want – passion! But he doles it out from the fast lane professing men have to “love ’em fast and leave ’em first”.
OLD MR. LINGER who believes women want a sense of humor. He understands women can play hard to get. He also understands that if a man plays hard to get – he doesn’t get anything. Old Mr. Linger is 123 years old and believes he has discovered the secret to life. Remaining single.
RONNIE CABREZZI who believes all women want is some sensitivity. He also thinks sharing your secrets make you sensitive. However, the kind of secrets he shares with his fiancé, Lucy, just piss her off.
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? is a rare thing; a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy that is laugh out loud funny, provocative and thoughtful, all at once. There are two types of people who should rush and see it – men and women. But, mostly men!
Tickets ($34.50) are on sale now by calling the Gem Theatre (313) 963-9800, Ticketmaster charge by phone (800) 982-2787, all Ticketmaster Ticketcenters and online at www.ticketmaster.com. A complete performance schedule follows.