Canterbury Summer Theatre presents its final show of the 2022 season, Sylvia, a comic fantasy, performing August 4-6, with no Wednesday matinee for this production.
Written by A. R. Gurney, the play concerns Greg, a middle-aged married man feeling increasingly isolated from his wife, who finds a dog, Sylvia, in the park and decides to bring her home. The dog, who is played by an actress, can speak and understand him. As Greg spends more time with Sylvia, the friendship creates friction with his spouse, but ultimately,causes a positive effect on their marriage.
The play premiered Off-Broadway in 1995 with Sarah Jessica Parker as Sylvia and received its Broadway debut in 2015 starring Matthew Broderick and Annaleigh Ashford.
Sylvia is produced in association with Bossier Parish Community College in Louisiana, as part of its two-decade relationship with Canterbury. The play will open in Michigan City and continue its run in Shreveport later in the month.
The production is directed by Canterbury Artistic Director, Ray Scott Crawford.
The cast includes Michael Schutza (Greg), Aubrey Brummett (Kate), Sarah Foster (Sylvia), Josue Escobar (Tom), Alisa Schutza (Phyllis), and Sarah Johnson (Leslie).
Rona Leberr is Costume Designer. David White serves as Technical Director/Designer with Jim Boyter as Props Master, and Johnathan Houghes, Stage Manager.
Performances for Sylvia are at 2:00 PM on Thursday, 7:30 pm on Friday, and Saturday at 6:30 pm. Regular admission price is $20.00, $18.00 for seniors (62 and above), and $10.00 for students and military. The theatre is located at 807 Franklin Street in Michigan City, Indiana.
Tickets can be purchased by phone at (219) 874-4269 or e-mail info@canterburytheatre.org
Michael Schutza, Sarah Foster, and Aubrey Brummett star in 'Sylvia' running August 4-6 at Canterbury Summer Theatre
Canterbury will follow health and safety protocols as set forth by the Indiana State Health Department, implementing socially-distanced seating and other precautions. Patrons are not required to wear masks, but are recommended to do so if they feel it necessary.
Canterbury Summer Theatre, one of the Midwest's oldest professional summer companies, is produced under the auspices of the Canterbury Guild, a nonprofit arts organization, which also manages the Canterbury Winter Arts Series.