For Immediate Release, 6/19/07
Stockton Theatre Project ’07 and Delta Center for the Arts Present:
Sylvia
By A. R. Gurney
Directed by John White
Opens Friday, June 29th in the Studio Theatre at Delta College
And two performances in Lodi at Hutchens Square
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg's career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate's career as an English teacher is beginning to offer more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing the name "Sylvia.” A street-smart Lab and Poodle mix, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of this job and middle age. To Kate, Sylvia is a rival for affection. Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn't understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise. Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. The story of SYLVIA is one intended for mature audiences.
SYLVIA first performed at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 1995 with Sarah Jessica Parker leading the cast as Sylvia, with Charles Kimbrough and Blythe Danner as Greg and Kate.
This year’s production will perform in two different spaces. From June 29th through Sunday, July 8th SYLVIA will perform in Delta College’s Studio Theatre. Two additional performances will be offered in the Thomas Theatre in Lodi’s Hutchens Square on Saturday, July 14th.
Delta College’s Drama Department has been working with the Lodi Arts Commission to perform SYLVIA in Lodi after its run at Delta College. These performances in Lodi come from a desire by the Stockton Theatre Project to explore new opportunities to take our Drama program beyond the campus and into the surrounding communities.
Performance Information:
SYLVIA will perform at Delta College’s Studio Theatre on Friday, June 29, Saturday June 30, Friday July 6, and Saturday July 7 at 8 pm.
Matinees will be performed on Sunday, July 1 and Sunday July 8 at 2:30 pm.
Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students, children above the age of 10, and seniors.
Tickets can be purchased at the Delta College box office or by phone at 209.954.5110. Purchase tickets online by going to http://finearts.deltacollege.edu/dept/dca/calendar.html.
*Two performances will be offered on July 14 at Lodi’s Thomas Theatre in Hutchens Square. A matinee performance at 2 pm will be followed by an evening performance at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Thomas Theatre for $17.
Cast Information:
SYLVIA- Maci Roper of Lodi attends MCHS High School at Delta College. Although Maci appeared in URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL, this is her first lead role.
GREG- Jacob Inman of Lodi attends Delta College. Jacob was the Dentist in A LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and is a playwright.
KATE- LaFonda Black of Stockton attends Delta College. LaFonda was in last summer’s American Blues production of MIDDLE-AGED WHITE GUYS and THE BACCHAE, A CEREMONIAL NIGHTMARE.
TOM- Brendan McHugh of Stockton attends Delta College. Brendan was Young Ebenezer in A CHRISTMAS CAROL and Bernard Kersal in THE CONSTANT WIFE.
LESLIE- Susan Daugherty is lives in Stockton. Susan is a professional who returns to the stage after an absence of many years.
PHYLLIS-Lena Reyes of Manteca moved here from Palm Springs just recently. Prior to Palm Springs she performed in Chicago. This is her first show in the area.
For More Information, Contact:
Meryl Wamhoff, DCA Producer, (209) 954-5209
E-mail mwamhoff@deltacollege.edu.
John White, Director, (209) 649-8695
E-mail at jwhite@deltacollege.edu.
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