Upcoming auditions:
SYLVIA
by A.R. Gurney
Directed by Kirk Jackson
Play Description:
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child raising in the .
suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career as a public school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park – or that has found him – bearing only the name “ Sylvia” on her name tag. Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of this job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.
suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career as a public school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park – or that has found him – bearing only the name “ Sylvia” on her name tag. Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of this job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.
“ Gurney’s mad comedy is the most endearing good time to trot down the pike in many a
moon. Howlingly funny … “ — BackStage
moon. Howlingly funny … “ — BackStage
Production Schedule
(location for all is Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education)
(location for all is Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education)
Auditions and Callbacks: August 26 & 27 (sign up here)
Rehearsals September 7th – October 1, Sundays thru Thursdays 6-10pm
Performances October 2, 3, 9, and10 at 7:30PM.
Performances October 4 and 11 at 2PM.
The role of Sylvia is cast.
All roles are non-union.
Available Roles:
GREG: Male presenting, 40’s-50’s. A middle aged empty nester who is unhappy with his current situation and experiences a midlife crisis. Becomes obsessed with a dog that follows him home from the park and he takes in, to the discontentment of his wife, KATE.
KATE: Female presenting, 40’s-50’s. GREG’s wife and very successful and ambitious teacher. Being afraid that the dog might disrupt her new found freedom, she objects strongly against keeping Sylvia.
PHYLLIS / TOM / LESLIE: Any gender presentation, any age. Phyllis is Kate’s close friend, Tom is a dog owner, and Leslie is a marriage counselor. All three characters will be played by a one actor.
To sign up for auditions, please fill out our audition form.
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