Sylvia

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. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia, played by an actor, becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. You will not want to miss this laugh-filled comedy!

The volunteer actors that were cast for “Sylvia” take time to pose for a photo. This is our seventh, and last show, of our 31^st season. Seated (left to right) are Ruth Shaulis (Sylvia) and Jim Griesmeyer (Greg). Standing (left to right) are Jim Manns (Tom, Leslie and Phyllis) and Donna Hadley (Kate).