Auditions aNNouncement: Sylvia
Sunday, 9/9 and Monday, 9/10* BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Starting at 7:00pm.
*Please let us know if you are interested in auditioning, but unavailable these dates.
*Please let us know if you are interested in auditioning, but unavailable these dates.
Written by: A.R. Gurney
Directed by: John Stillwaggon
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.
Audition Information
Performance Information
Rehearsal Information
Characters
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.
Directed by: John Stillwaggon
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.
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 7:30pm, Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. 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.
Other Ways to Volunteer
Are you more comfortable behind the scenes than on stage? We have varying opportunities to work backstage, front of house, and more. Find out more about our volunteer opportunities, or join the production team for one of this season's shows!