Naked Stage: "Sylvia"
by A. R. Gurney
October 20, 21, 22
2 pm
Director: Kevin O’Byrne
Producer: Linda Kelp
Actors: Mar Jennings, Rod McFadden, Loretta Casalaina, Joe Costella, Sybil Boardman
“Sylvia” is a love story about a marriage and a dog. Greg and Kate are empty nesters who have moved to the city after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. They’re in a period of readjustment. Greg has grown disenchanted with his job, while Kate’s new career as an English teacher is beginning to offer exciting opportunities. One day Greg brings home a stray dog he found in the park – or who found him - bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her tag. Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the looming perils of middle age. But to Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for Greg’s affections and a major bone of contention between husband and wife.
The story delves into the complexities of relationships, of love and commitment, and how one navigates choices when there’s a conflict between the love of one’s life and “man’s best friend.” Embedded in the doggy details is a message of the need for connection, love and understanding in an increasingly alien and impersonal world.
by A. R. Gurney
October 20, 21, 22
2 pm
Director: Kevin O’Byrne
Producer: Linda Kelp
Actors: Mar Jennings, Rod McFadden, Loretta Casalaina, Joe Costella, Sybil Boardman
“Sylvia” is a love story about a marriage and a dog. Greg and Kate are empty nesters who have moved to the city after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. They’re in a period of readjustment. Greg has grown disenchanted with his job, while Kate’s new career as an English teacher is beginning to offer exciting opportunities. One day Greg brings home a stray dog he found in the park – or who found him - bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her tag. Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the looming perils of middle age. But to Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for Greg’s affections and a major bone of contention between husband and wife.
The story delves into the complexities of relationships, of love and commitment, and how one navigates choices when there’s a conflict between the love of one’s life and “man’s best friend.” Embedded in the doggy details is a message of the need for connection, love and understanding in an increasingly alien and impersonal world.
