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Dubac's back with plenty of laughs

Robert Dubac is a tough man to place. He's not exactly a stand-up comic, even though he performs on stage alone at a mike. But he's also not a true actor, although he plays several roles in his play.
If anything, he belongs to that rare breed of monologists, using words, characters and humor to create a dialogue with the audience. A few years ago, he brought his successful one-man show "The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?" to San Diego. Discussing the differences between the sexes, he did more than just furnish an endless supply of laughs ---- he also dug at the greater truths that we all know, but rarely air out.
For the sequel, he returns with "The Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming" (the second of a planned trilogy), which once again explores the difference between men and women, but then takes it all a step further. This time, he warns us, we must find the balance between our male and female sides in order to be ready to find the truth. We also have to look past illusions that are of our own making.
Once again, Dubac combines props, characters and a straightforward delivery style that makes him feel like a trusted family friend to keep the audience laughing for almost two hours. There is a little language, mostly about sex, but how else can you talk about gender differences?
Here are a few samples of his sense of humor:
-- "When someone says, 'Don't worry, we'll figure it out,' worry, 'cause you're going to have to figure it out all by yourself."
-- "Anytime anyone says, 'Beat me,' don't hesitate."
-- "Women want a man to be punctual and on time, so he can sit and wait until she's ready to go."
While the ideas and jokes flow so fast, it can be difficult to keep up with him. However, the final message of the show is quite clear: Find balance, start thinking outside the box to access the truth, then use a soap box to tell that truth to others.
Best of all, his message comes dressed up in a string of hilarious jokes, observations and even a few magic tricks. Once again, Dubac has created a show that's difficult to categorize, but very easy to enjoy.

- Patricia Morris Buckly

SAN DIEGO - NORTH COUNTY TIMES | June 11, 2008 | Review Index