Sylvia
by Vexler Theatre
Sep. 09 - Sep. 10 (2018)
Greg & Kate have moved to the city after twenty-two years of child rearing in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as public school English teacher is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park - or that found him - bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart Labra-doodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknown of middle age. To Kate, she becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog! This play is for anyone who has ever owned a dog, loved a dog, or wanted to wring a dog’s neck. Here is a delicious and dizzy romantic triangle between Greg, Kate and a mongrel called Sylvia, who, as Kate puts it, eats a serious hole in their 22 year marriage.
AUDITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT: SYLVIA
*Please let us know if you are interested in auditioning, but unavailable these dates.
Directed by: John Stillwaggon
Audition Information
- All roles are open and will be cast as volunteer positions.
- Prepare a comedic monologue, of your choice. Up to 1 minute in length.
- Review the rehearsal and performance schedule below.
- Email The Vex to request an appointment and for further instructions.
Performance Information
- Show Dates: October 20 – November 11, 2018
- Performance Times: Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm. Tentative evening performance on one Sunday.
- Call Times: are 1 hour before curtain.
Rehearsal Information
- Regular rehearsals will begin Monday, September 17.
- A typical Vex rehearsal schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7pm-10pm. Friday and weekend rehearsals are scheduled as needed throughout the rehearsal period.
- The final two weeks and weekends of rehearsals include technical and dress rehearsals with the full company called.
Characters
- Sylvia: Female. A labra-doodle Must be fit and agile, the part is physical, getting up and down off the floor, up and down stairs, moving through the theatre. Note: the actor walks as a person but acts like a dog; you won’t be crawling around on all fours, but you will be “sitting”, “begging” and “rolling over”.
- Greg: Male. 40-60. A man coming to the natural conclusion of his career and struggling to cope with the changes in his world and in himself.
- Kate: Female. 40-60. A woman coming into her own in her career and in herself; the last child gone to college, career recognition and opportunities opening up for her.
- Tom, Phyllis, Leslie: In the script one actor plays all 3 roles (In the Vex version, the casting may be multiple actors- this will be decided by the director after auditions.)
- Tom – a “dog person” that Greg befriends in the park
- Phyllis – a socialite and old school friend of Kate’s
- Leslie – a marriage counselor
LOCATION: The Sheldon Vexler Theatre at 12500 N.W. Military Highway, San Antonio, Texas, 78231 The Vex is located on the lower level of the building; follow posted signs to the theatre.
