Sylvia
by A. R. Gurney
March 19 - April 5, 2009
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 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 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 life.
SYLVIA was originally produced by Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City, on May 2, 1985.
SYLVIA moved to the John Houseman Theater in New York City, on September 29, 1995.
"Gurney's mad comedy is the most endearing good time to trot down the pike in many a moon. Howlingly funny..." -- BackStage
"I can only call it one of the most involving, beautiful, funny, touching and profound plays I have eve seen..." -- The New York Daily News
