[Capdist-auditions] Sylvia Audition---2nd Notice

[Scott Fields]

The Colonial Little Theatre will be holding auditions for the A.R. Gurney Comedy "Sylvia". The auditions will be held on Monday and Tues March 13 and 14, 2006 at the Colonial Playhouse One Colonial Court Johnstown 762-4325. Registration is set for 7 PM with Auditions to begin at 7:30. This show will be directed by Don Wheeler. Show dates are set for June 2-4 and 9-11, 2006.  More Information can be found at http://www.colonialllittletheatre.org


Director-Don Wheeler
Assistant Director-Scott W Fields

SYNOPSIS

Greg and Kate have recently moved to NYC after raising their family in the suburbs. Greg's career is winding down while Kate's is beginning to offer new opportunities. When the Lab-Poodle mix named Sylvia follows Greg home from the park one day her presence changes the dynamics of their settled lives. The marriage is put in jeopardy until, after many humorous and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise and Sylvia becomes a cherished part of their lives.


CHARACTERS

Greg--middle-aged, financial trader, dog-lover, romantic, somewhat frazzled
Kate---middle-aged, sophisticated, English teacher, somewhat uptight and threatened by Sylvia
Sylvia---young, female, brash, out-spoken, profane, enthusiastic, energetic, dog-like
Phyllis---middle-aged, snobbish, pretentious, insincere, social climber (in Act I only)*
Tom---age not important, a common New Yorker, full of information, willing to tell what he knows, confident (in Act II only)*
Leslie---male or female, played so that gender is ambiguous, a marriage counselor, realistic, serious, asks probing questions
(in Act II only)*

*In the original production these three characters were played by one actor. For this production it is hoped to cast each role separately.
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