Defending the Caveman

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Defending the Caveman, written by Rob Becker, is a Broadway comedy hit about the misunderstandings between men and women. Defending the Caveman has been seen in theaters around the world by more than seven million people in more than thirty countries. It has been performed in over fifteen different languages. Theater Mogul Productions are the right holders of the play, and have presented it in 15 European countries since 2000.[1]

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[edit] History

Becker took over three years to write the comedy, originally performed the play, and it was reviewed as being "irresistible" by the Washington Post.[2] Later, actors Chris Sullivan and Kevin Burke, trained initially by Rob Becker, took over the role. Today, there are dozens of actors performing the role in countries around the world; including one permanent show, onstage nightly at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] In 1996, it became the longest running solo (one man) play in the history of Broadway. It still holds that record today. [3] [4]

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A blend of stand-up comedy, lecture, and therapy session, it attempts to resolve the "war" between the sexes. The play manages to stand up for the women's side, while still being sympathetic to the male side of issues as well. Becker describes the play as a venue for showing that "men have emotions, but they express them differently." [2]

Defending the Caveman has been seen and recommended to patients by psychologists and counselors.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Understanding men and women requires a trip back in time", The Lindsay Post, Canada, 2007-08-10. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. 
  2. ^ a b c Horwitz, Jane. "Rob Becker's 'Caveman' Is Back, and Still a Hit", The Washington Post, 2000-10-24. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. 
  3. ^ "Broadway's battle of the sexes takes the stage at Lincoln Theater", NAPA Valley Register, 2007-08-15. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. 
  4. ^ "Defending the Caveman is theatre even men will like", The Huntsville Forester, 2007-08-08. Retrieved on 2007-08-26. 
  5. ^ Sordyl, Samantha. "Caveman: Play Therapy", Washington Post.com, 2005-03-22. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. 

^Filichia, Peter "Defending the Man," January 2, 2008 http://www.theatermania.com/peterfilichia/permalinks/2008/01/02/Defending%2Dthe%2DMan/

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