We’ve all heard this line before: ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’. Yes, it’s one best-selling book on men-women relationships highlighting the profound gender differences. It’s also a convenient way one can explain the infinite battle between the sexes. ‘Defending the Caveman’, a one-man act comedy written by American comedian Rob Becker, takes a stab in bridging this gap between males and females under the premise of human evolution and this is being staged in Manila right now!
Photo taken from the Facebook Fan Page of Defending the Caveman Philippines
This smash one-man comedy dissecting the languages of men (‘hunters’) and women (‘gatherers’) is performed by Joel Trinidad (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Avenue Q). We had the chance to witness Joel’s marriage proposal to his then girlfriend during a show last December (Spelling Bee) and it is amusing to be given another chance to glimpse their life as a married couple through this play (Defending the Caveman). In a word, the whole play was HILARIOUS! Mr. Rono and I couldn’t help but throw elbow jabs at each other everytime Joel Trinidad illustrates typical ‘languages’ for a man or a woman in certain situations because it is just so freaking true! The insightful truths about the relationships between ‘hunters’ and ‘gatherers’ makes for interesting conversations with friends way after the play ended!
Mrs. Rono and friends with talented actor and star of Defending the Caveman, Joel Trinidad
‘Defending the Caveman’ is touted as the longest running one-man comedy show in Broadway history, and winner of the 2001 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. It has been staged in over 40 countries to date and translated into 16 different languages. You can still catch the remaining show dates for Defending the Caveman on May 15 and 16, 8 p.m., at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, Podium 4, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City.
