A HILARIOUS LOOK AT THE WAY MEN AND WOMAN FIGHT, LAUGH AND LOVE IN DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN AT BRISTOL RIVERSIDE THEATRE FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 4
January 18, 2012
Couples are sure to be roaring with laughter, sharing knowing glances, and asking if comedy could give couples therapy a run for its money when Defending the Caveman plays at Bristol Riverside Theatre on February 29-March 4. Performances are Wednesday at 2:00 and 7:30 PM, Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 PM, and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets ranging from $30-$45 are available by visiting brtstage.org or calling the BRT Box Office at 215-785-0100. All performances are at Bristol Riverside Theatre (120 Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA).
With hilarious insight on contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity, and the erogenous zones, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone while warming the heart.
“Defending the Caveman celebrate the differences between men and woman as audience members recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage,” said BRT’s Artistic Director Keith Baker.
Comedian Rob Becker wrote Defending the Caveman over a three year period that included an informal study of anthropology, mythology, psychology, sociology, and pre-history. A peacemaker in the ongoing misunderstandings between men and women, Defending the Caveman originally opened in San Francisco in 1991 and then moved to Dallas for a year. It went on to sold-out engagements in Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Chicago before opening on Broadway in 1995. It has since become the longest running solo play in Broadway history.
Defending the Caveman will be performed by Philadelphia native Vince Valentine who has been performing in Defending the Caveman since 2004. Valentine has toured throughout the United States in The Soapranos, an interactive parody of the HBO TV series, and has also starred in Joey and Maria’s Italian Wedding and The Godfathers’ Meshuggener Wedding. A finalist in WMMR’s “Philly’s Last Comic Standing”, he performed in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival as a member of the Sketch Comedy Troupe Skitzoids. He has appeared at the Brick Playhouse in their production of Flip the Script and in New York’s Midtown International Theatre Festival starring in What Fools We Lovers Be. When not performing, Valentine teaches a stand-up comedy workshop in Philadelphia.
The special performances series of BRT’s 25th Anniversary will conclude with Ben Vereen (April 20-22).
The 2011-2012 Mainstage Season continues with the world premiere of A Raw Space, Steel Magnolias and the hit musical Rent. A three-show package is available for purchase starting at only $86.40 by visiting brtstage.org or calling the BRT Box Office at 215-785-0100.
Since 1986, BRT has brought consistently acclaimed professional theatre to Bucks County and maintained a long-term commitment to finding and developing new plays. The theatre is the recipient of over 66 Barrymore Award nominations for Excellence in Theatre, given annually by the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. In addition to its mainstage productions, the theatre serves as a cultural hub for the community, with such programs as children's theatre, community concerts and exhibitions of local visual arts. Currently under the direction of Artistic Director Keith Baker, Founding Director Susan D. Atkinson, and Managing Director, Amy Kaissar, BRT is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season. For information, visit www.brtstage.org.
For Further Ticket Information:
BRT Box Office
215-785-0100
brtstage.org
For Further Press Information:
Deborah Fleischman
215-735-7356
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