Greg, the husband, brings home Sylvia, a stray he found in Central Park and finds in her a living escape from his job frustrations and the "dog days of middle age". Greg's wife Kate doesn't take kindly at all to her man's best friend and rival. With their marriage in balance, a series of hilarious and touching complications encourage Greg and Kate to compromise. If all goes well, Sylvia just might become a "bone-a-fide" member if the family.
Katie King, of Perkinsville, impersonates Sylvia, a frisky poodle mix with a sassy, street-smart persona. Tom Field, of Springfield, plays Greg , whose midlife search for meaning is so real that audiences will believe in and root for him. Kate, played by Rebecca Skrypeck of Springfield, is excited about a new chapter in her life as she progresses in a career. She insists the dog phase of her life is over.
Greg Villone, of Springfield, is Tom, the macho, know-it-all owner of Bowser, a lusty golden retriever who frequents the dog run where Greg takes Sylvia. Fiona Morton, of Andover, plays Phyllis, a former Vassar classmate of Kate’s, given to slips of the tongue. A repressed dog-hater, she is appalled by Sylvia. Scott Stearns of Ludlow plays Leslie, an androgynous marriage counselor “exploring the boundaries of gender identification.
If you love dogs you will love "Sylvia," a funny and touching commentary on life, love and the middle years. The show will be presented at the Springfield Community Players’ Studio on South Street. It runs July 19-20 and July 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 802 885-4098. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for seniors and students.
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Dear Admin: I'm curious why you didn't approve a post suggesting people support the arts in Springfield by attending the longest continuously operating amature theater group in the state of vermont, right here in Springfield. I attended Saturday night, nearly full house. Which is wonderful, since this theater operates without grants or any other government support (other than the opportunity to maintain an old school building provided by the town). It's a great job by the cast, very funny show, caution - adult language!!!! Leave the kids at home.
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Subject: [Springfield Vermont News] New comment on 'Sylvia' latest Community Players production.
Date: July 17, 2013 8:39:35 PM EDT
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "'Sylvia' latest Community Players production":
Come support Vermonts longest continuously operating community theater!!!! In their air conditioned space!!!
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Dear Admin: Thank you!!!
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