The 2017 Season Opener at Theatre 29 is the hilarious comedy by A. R. Gurney, “Sylvia”. Director Eddie Tucker has open auditions set for tonight. Reporter Rebecca Havely has the details…
“Sylvia” is a smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, nature, and growing older. Open auditions are set for 6 p.m. tonight at Theatre 29. All roles are available. The character of Sylvia is a dog, a cute, bouncy “labradoodle;” she should be 18 to 28-years-old. Her new owner Greg is pleasant and attractive, age 40 to 50. Greg’s wife, Kate, is a teacher in her 40’s to 50’s. A trio of roles may be played by one actor or Director Eddie Tucker may split these roles among two or three men or woman. The trio includes Tom, a regular, dog-loving guy; Phyllis a hotshot Manhattanite and Leslie a psychotherapist whose gender is open to question. Auditions will consist of cold reading, scripts will be provided.
Sylvia” will run for nine performances over three weekends, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from January 13 through January 29. Tickets are available at theatre29.org or by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE PLAY “SYLVIA” AT THEATRE 29 TONIGHT
