Past meeting
[LAWS] Dr. Pat Allen's Therapeutic Theater - Mon. May 12
(11 ratings)
Meeting Description
Who
- This is great for everyone. It will be fun. We can talk about it afterwards.
Why
- Everyone must meet Pat Allen once! She is funny and you will walk away with something that you didn't know before.
Organized by
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"If you arrive a few minutes before 7, I will be by the entrance. If you arrive at 7, we will be in our seats holding a spot for you."
--Beth R and Rita
Details
Move Over Dr. Phil and Dr. Ruth....
The well-tailored women in Dr. Pat Allen's Therapeutic Theater flock seem to have it all. Problem is, they've got nobody with whom to share it. They're confused and abused by love.
So they've lined up to hear psychotherapist-author Pat Allen field questions about love, sex and relating every Monday night.
And they get an earful. "Men can't think and feel at the same time," Allen jibes. "So when we're having a good time on a date, we know it right away. Silly us. We think the man's been on the date with us. Truth is, it may take six to eight weeks for him to distill the experience and call us back. It's like a boa constrictor feeding off one mouse for a week."
Allen started her therapeutic shtick in Orange County, California, fifteen years ago and has been gathering a following ever since, using a blend of humor and outrageousness to cut through the psychobabble. Sex without commitment is foolish, she says, though sex for money is okay ? as long as both parties are practical about it.
A relationship doesn't dissolve; it "discombobulates." She calls the penis a "magic wand." And the women (and a sprinkling of men) howl at her frankness.
Live, on stage, in person. See and hear nationally known therapist, author and lecturer Dr. Pat Allen pounce on the question: Have we lost our ability to mate or to relate?
An evening for singles and couples
Men and women in the new millennium
Laugh and learn how to avoid bad relationships and how to keep good relationships together
Discover how the masculine and feminine roles affect the dynamics of a relationship
Stop doing a slam dance with your mate and learn how to waltz
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
$10 admission at the door
DINNER UPDATE:
Let's Splurge and have French Dinner!
Those who would like to have dinner prior to the show, let's meet at of after 5:30 (as the traffic permits) PM. We will meet at Champagne. It is a fast food French bakery cafe that serves hot and cold sandwiches, crepes, quiches, salads, soups. Combinations include: Soup & Salad; Soup, Half Cold Sanwich & Salad; Soup, Half Quiche & Salad. The most expensive item on the menu is $8.79!
We should leave the restaurant to drive to Odyssey at 6:45.
Champagne is located at 2202 S. Sawtelle Blvd (on the south east corner of Sawtelle and Olympic). There is convenient free parking in the structure on Sawtelle side just south of Olympic. Besides Champage, there is Baja Fresh and Panda Express next door.
Rita
310-994-4846
Rita
310-994-4846
Talk About This Meeting
Who Attended
It's estimated that 20 people attended.
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Amy
"Pat was funny and informative..I won a free 1/2 hour therapy session....whatever will I talk about?:) Fun group of ladies, another great event organized by Rita!" -
Dumpling
"Interesting but the sales pitch at the beginning was a bit long." -
Kandace
"Overall it was good and entertaining, however the actual event didn't start until 30 minutes later so I was disappointed in that." -
Yvonne
"I waited in front of the theater at 5:45, as suggested in order to walk to a nearby restaurant, but unless I missed something, there was no one else there. I'm very sorry I did not have the opportunity to meet anyone. Once the session got going, I was able to capture information that I believe will help me personally. Thank you for the opportunity to attend this event." -
veronica forbes
"Dr Allen, I came to realize, was my therapist in "another life" (smile) for relationship issues. The evening was jam packed with good information about relating. I intend to go back another time." -
Mae
"I got stuck at the office so I missed dinner but was able to go to the theater and join the Tea after the show. That was a most entertaining evening. Thanks Rita." -
Rita
"We met for a quick dinner at the French cafe and then drove to the show. After the show some of us went to Sawtelle Blvd. to discuss the show over the tea. It was a fun evening. Thank you all." -
Sheryl Rogers
"The ladies were great. We had great, fun conversations. Got to get to know three new ladies. Dr. Pat..... not sure how to coment just now."
Noni
"Interesting information, and it was fun to go for tea afterwards and discuss the evening. Thank you Rita!"