Spring Break
Vanguard Theatre to host last production of semester, 'Sylvia'
LaToya Brent
Issue date: 4/22/08 Section: Arts & Entertainment
The Department of Visual and Theatre Arts will present "Sylvia," its last production of the semester, April 25 through 27 at 8 p.m. nightly.
The play, written by A. R. Gurney, was first produced in New York City in 1995 and starred a young Sarah Jessica Parker as Sylvia.
The script deals with a Manhattan couple, Greg and Kate. She is a school teacher on the rise in her career and he is a financial trader who is on shaky ground, career wise.
Greg, played by Nick Mounts in this production, finds a street-smart dog in Central Park. The dog is wearing a tag that only reads Sylvia. Greg decides to bring her home, but she becomes a problem in the house because Kate, played by Kate Hein, sees her as a rival for Greg's attention.
Sylvia, played by Jade Johnson, takes up a lot of Greg's time and begins to put the marriage into jeopardy.
After much confusion, the couple learns to compromise and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.
Some other friends and associates are involved in the storyline. They are Phyllis, portrayed by Katie Mercuri, Leslie by Dominique Wilson and Tom by Ben Stoer.
"Although the play is about a dog, it deals with many human lessons of relationships, communication and love," director Ken Zimmerman said.
He also said that he thinks the audience will find it very entertaining.
This will be the last performance as students of UTM by Nick Mounts and Katie Mercuri as they are graduating seniors.
For this production Doug Cook serves as set designer. Costume design is being handled by Melanie Hollis, sound production by Tim Barrington and lighting design by Jessica Sims.
The play will be held in the Laboratory Theatre located in room 127 of the Fine Arts building. It includes some adult language and content, and will be very racy at times.
There will be no advance ticket sales and seating will be limited. Tickets will cost $10 for adults and $5 for students.
The box office will open at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information contact the department at 881-7400.
The play, written by A. R. Gurney, was first produced in New York City in 1995 and starred a young Sarah Jessica Parker as Sylvia.
The script deals with a Manhattan couple, Greg and Kate. She is a school teacher on the rise in her career and he is a financial trader who is on shaky ground, career wise.
Greg, played by Nick Mounts in this production, finds a street-smart dog in Central Park. The dog is wearing a tag that only reads Sylvia. Greg decides to bring her home, but she becomes a problem in the house because Kate, played by Kate Hein, sees her as a rival for Greg's attention.
Sylvia, played by Jade Johnson, takes up a lot of Greg's time and begins to put the marriage into jeopardy.
After much confusion, the couple learns to compromise and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.
Some other friends and associates are involved in the storyline. They are Phyllis, portrayed by Katie Mercuri, Leslie by Dominique Wilson and Tom by Ben Stoer.
"Although the play is about a dog, it deals with many human lessons of relationships, communication and love," director Ken Zimmerman said.
He also said that he thinks the audience will find it very entertaining.
This will be the last performance as students of UTM by Nick Mounts and Katie Mercuri as they are graduating seniors.
For this production Doug Cook serves as set designer. Costume design is being handled by Melanie Hollis, sound production by Tim Barrington and lighting design by Jessica Sims.
The play will be held in the Laboratory Theatre located in room 127 of the Fine Arts building. It includes some adult language and content, and will be very racy at times.
There will be no advance ticket sales and seating will be limited. Tickets will cost $10 for adults and $5 for students.
The box office will open at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information contact the department at 881-7400.
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