The play delves into the male and female psyche, and how it all probably started during the caveman era. Joel Trinidad, who plays the "Caveman" in this one-man show, takes us through the stark differences between men and women when it comes to friendship, bonding, and sex in a spontaneous, conversational tone that will make you listen to every word he says. It was like listening to a good friend who's trying to figure out how the hell he became an asshole just because he forgot to text his girlfriend "good morning". Joel was able to establish a good rapport with the audience and got them to participate; in other words, he was nowhere near boring (like that monologue I saw back in college which drove me to tears). His female impersonations were particularly funny, mainly because I know a lot of girls who would interact that way with their boyfriends.
It was also very amusing to see how the audience reacted to Joel's monologue. Everyone laughed, sure, but there were some who laughed and then nudged or elbowed their partners whenever they heard a situation or scenario they could relate to. But what's good about this play is that it isn't very sexist; everything that was said in the play poked fun at both sexes and was delivered in such a way that made you sheepishly admit to doing some of the things (if not all) pointed out in the play.
So if you're looking for something fun to watch this summer, I suggest you give this play a shot. I think it's going to be a good experience for both single and attached people, and who knows - getting a glimpse into how and why the opposite sex behaves that way might improve your relationship or help you find one.
Defending the Caveman is directed by Michael Williams and Cathy Azanza-Dy. It will be shown at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, 4th floor RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City on the following dates:
May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2011.
You can get tickets at www.ticketworld.com.ph or email cteshows@gmail.com.
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