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SUMMARY:International comedy 'The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?' Oct. 6
DESCRIPTION:International comedy ‘The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?’ coming to Franco stage Oct. 6  \nLEWISTON–Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? is an international comedy described by The New York Times as\, “Hilarious… a one man tours de force!” and it’s coming to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Thursday\, Oct. 6.  \nOn a quest to answer the age-old question\, “What do women want?” Dubac transforms himself into five “hysterical boneheads who each offer sidesplitting advice on how to best straddle the gender gap – all while drinking a beer\,” according to Dubac’s press release.   \nCritics and audiences alike state “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? is a rare thing: a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy that is laugh-out-loud funny\, provocative and insightful all at once. There are two types of people who should rush and see it – men and women!” according to The Providence Journal.     \nThe show opens with the character Bobby in a very confused state after having been dumped by the girl of his dreams. Unable to understand why\, he channels some not-so-wise\, but hilarious advice from his five chauvinistic mentors. With a shrug of his shoulders or a crook of his neck\, Dubac’s five alter egos each offer their own brand of misguided advice. They are:   \nTHE COLONEL who insists that the key to what women want is honesty\, hence all men should admit they’re boneheads so they always have an out.   \nJEAN-MICHEL who says communication is what women want and communicating with double-talk and mindless metaphors is completely acceptable as long as you speak with a sexy accent.   \nFAST EDDIE who gives women want they want – passion! But he doles it out from the passing lane professing men have to “love ’em fast and leave ’em first.”    \nOLD MR. LINGER who believes women want a sense of humor. He understands women can play hard to get. He also understands that if a man plays hard to get – he doesn’t get anything.  Old Mr. Linger is 123 years old and believes he has discovered the secret to life: remaining single.   \nRONNIE CABREZZI who believes all women want is some sensitivity. He also thinks sharing your secrets makes you sensitive.  However\, the kind of secrets he shares with his fiancé\, Lucy\, just piss her off.    \nLuckily\, BOBBY realizes their suggestions are worthless and with help from his “feminine side” he is able to sift through all the bad advice and discover the real answer to what women want. He does it all while drinking a beer.    \nBrace yourself\, ladies\, ‘cause this is how men think.   \nHaving been translated into dozens of languages from Hebrew to Hungarian and produced world-wide from the Eiffel Tower to the Heartland\, THE MALE INTELLECT is the kind of universal show that speaks to anyone who has ever been in a relationship. And out of one. And back in one again.    \nDubac creates characters that boggle our minds with biting wit and rapid-fire satire while simultaneously crafting a simple story that binds us all together. His ability to combine the raucous laughter of stand-up comedy with the startling thrill of live theater continues to fill seats everywhere.  \nTickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door day of show. Doors open one hour before show time. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston. Parking is available in the mill lot. Handicap access is on the Lincoln St. Alley side of the building.  \nTICKETS AVAILABLE HERE \n Thank you to our supporters! \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care \nMedia Sponsors: \nBennett Radio Group \nSun Journal \nTurner Publishing \nUncle Andy’s Digest \nEvent Sponsor: \nThe Champoux Insurance Group
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SUMMARY:The River Comics bringing stand-up comedy show to the Franco Oct. 12
DESCRIPTION:LEWISTON–The River Comics will bring its stand-up comedy show to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 12. Comedians Karen Morgan will headline\, Tuck Tucker will be featured\, and Leonard Kimble will be host for the evening. What is stand-up comedy? One-liners\, stories\, and observations\, according to descriptions used for this type of comedy. Kimble said\, “No two stand-up comedy shows are alike.”  \nKaren Morgan\, submitted photo \nMorgan was born and raised in Athens\, Georgia\, but now calls Maine home. A former trial attorney\, she began her professional comedy career as a finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” Morgan’s comedy specials can be seen on Dry Bar Comedy\, and her latest album\, “Cocktails in Pajamas\,” is now available on streaming platforms. Her television appearances include comedy shows and ads for companies like Walmart and Zyrtec. Morgan’s clean shows in performing arts centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences.  \n  \n  \nTuck Tucker\,submitted photo \nTucker is a Maine-based comedian who has been keeping audiences in stitches for the last 15 years. A triple threat\, Tucker can be seen performing all over New England with his hilarious stand-up improv group “Running with Scissors” or with the improv-based comedy show “ComedySportz Maine.”  \n  \n  \n  \nLeonard Kimble\,submitted photo \nKimble is an up-and-coming comedian from Auburn\, Maine\, where he lives with his wife\, two kids\, and a cat that he doesn’t want. He spends his days as that IT guy who works on stuff you don’t really care about. Originally from Chicago\, Kimble bases his comedy on things he has said to his wife in the car\, whether it be about their kids or life in Maine. The sound of strangers laughing at something silly that he wrote in his basement fuels him to his next gig.  \n  \n  \nDoors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door day of show. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 207-689-2000\, online by clicking here www.francocenter.org\, or in person at the Franco Center’s box office between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Parking is in the mill lot. The building is ADA accessible on the Lincoln St. Alley side. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St.\, Lewiston.  \n Thank you to our supporters! \nSeason Underwriter: Maple Way Dental Care \nMedia Sponsors: \nBennett Radio Group \nSun Journal \nTurner Publishing \nUncle Andy’s Digest \nEvent Sponsor: \nRoopers
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