Sylvia
A Comedy by A.R. Gurney

June 25 - July 24, 2004

Starring Laura Green, Phil Perry-Dixon, Douglas Goodman,
and Lauri Bright as Sylvia (recipient of the 2003 Nashville Scene "Best of Nashville" pick for Best Musical Theatre Performance in BRT's Guys and Dolls)

A modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after 22 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 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. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesnÕt 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. "I can only call it one of the most involving, beautiful, funny, touching and profound plays I have ever seen..." -- NY Daily News. Rated PG-13 for adult language.