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Who let the dogs in...the theater?
Nicole Sylvester
Issue date: 9/14/07 Section: The Edge
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Many women past and present have said men are like animals, but the upcoming production by the Macomb Community Theatre truly proves how similar some males can be to the canine species. "Men Are Dogs," a humorous production directed by Peggy Roth, features a group of talented local actors, including JoEllen Pensinger, who plays psychologist Cecelia Monahan.
Cecelia runs a support group for women with relationship issues. The variety of the four women in the group and their problems make for very entertaining therapy scenes. Cecelia's patients include Allison (Amber Hannen), who only dates men who have names starting with "B" because of a father fixation, and Loretta (Jeanne Ellis), who is obsessed with dating cops.
The other women in the group are Madeline (D'Ette Myers), whom men only date because she is a publisher, and Jane, whose ex-boyfriend turned out to be a bank robber.
The women are aided in a session by Tony (Travis Gage), an actor/bartender sent by an employment agency who gets a little more than he bargained for as the women heap abuses on him, including throwing water in his face and violently smacking him with pillows. Gage plays Tony so well, you almost feel bad for his character … almost.
"It is something that is a lot of fun," Gage said of the therapy scene. "Acting with the people in this group has made it a blast."
Jan Kinman perfectly plays Cecelia's meddling, eavesdropping mother, Rose.
Adding complications to recently widowed Cecelia's life is charming deliveryman Bob Crowley (Duane Treybig). Pensinger and Treybig act their scenes so beautifully and play off each other in a completely natural manner, especially in a particularly hilarious scene where both of their characters are drunk.
It is refreshing to see a show where the majority of parts are played by women. The two men in the show are definitely in the minority, but there are perks to being a lone XY in a sea of XX chromosomes.
Treybig said, "This is one of the only plays I've done where I've had the most room in the dressing room."
Though there were a few instances of lines being dropped, there is no doubt these small issues will be worked out by opening night.
When Roth was asked why people should come see this show, she said, "(The cast is) doing a great job; it is very enjoyable. These guys have done a great job of putting it together. It'll be a great laugh."
This reviewer, for one, agrees wholeheartedly.
If you are looking for an entertaining Friday or Saturday evening, look no further than MCT. This show is for patrons aged 16 and older, due to mature content. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for students. "Men Are Dogs" opens Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and continues Sept. 14, 21 and 22.
Cecelia runs a support group for women with relationship issues. The variety of the four women in the group and their problems make for very entertaining therapy scenes. Cecelia's patients include Allison (Amber Hannen), who only dates men who have names starting with "B" because of a father fixation, and Loretta (Jeanne Ellis), who is obsessed with dating cops.
The other women in the group are Madeline (D'Ette Myers), whom men only date because she is a publisher, and Jane, whose ex-boyfriend turned out to be a bank robber.
The women are aided in a session by Tony (Travis Gage), an actor/bartender sent by an employment agency who gets a little more than he bargained for as the women heap abuses on him, including throwing water in his face and violently smacking him with pillows. Gage plays Tony so well, you almost feel bad for his character … almost.
"It is something that is a lot of fun," Gage said of the therapy scene. "Acting with the people in this group has made it a blast."
Jan Kinman perfectly plays Cecelia's meddling, eavesdropping mother, Rose.
Adding complications to recently widowed Cecelia's life is charming deliveryman Bob Crowley (Duane Treybig). Pensinger and Treybig act their scenes so beautifully and play off each other in a completely natural manner, especially in a particularly hilarious scene where both of their characters are drunk.
It is refreshing to see a show where the majority of parts are played by women. The two men in the show are definitely in the minority, but there are perks to being a lone XY in a sea of XX chromosomes.
Treybig said, "This is one of the only plays I've done where I've had the most room in the dressing room."
Though there were a few instances of lines being dropped, there is no doubt these small issues will be worked out by opening night.
When Roth was asked why people should come see this show, she said, "(The cast is) doing a great job; it is very enjoyable. These guys have done a great job of putting it together. It'll be a great laugh."
This reviewer, for one, agrees wholeheartedly.
If you are looking for an entertaining Friday or Saturday evening, look no further than MCT. This show is for patrons aged 16 and older, due to mature content. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for students. "Men Are Dogs" opens Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and continues Sept. 14, 21 and 22.
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