Sylvia by A.R. Gurney - January 20 - February 12

Pegasus Theater Company presents Sylvia, a comedy beloved by audiences everywhere, written by A.R. Gurney and directed by Beulah Vega. It opens on January 20 and runs four weekends through February 12 at the Rio Nido Lodge.

Greg and Kate are empty-nesters who recently sold their home in the suburbs and moved to an apartment in Manhattan. Greg is becoming increasingly alienated from his job, and is sitting on a park bench at a time he should be at work when he meets Sylvia, who is blond, curly-haired, frisky and unattached. But when he brings Sylvia home, Kate is less than enthused. Kate’s new career is in full throttle and she resents the rambunctious, crotch-sniffing Sylvia – especially Sylvia’s attempts to climb into the marital bed. Did we mention that Sylvia is a dog?

Can this marriage be saved? And what does Sylvia have to say about all this? Well, fortunately, you will find out, because Sylvia is able to voice her own opinions quite clearly and at times profanely.

From first bark Sylvia has you by the collar as she charms her way into not only the heart of her new master Greg (Mark Gregory), but immediately into the heart of the audience. Her toughest nut to crack is the heart of Greg's wife Kate (Jacquelyn Wells). As you sit and watch this wonderful woofy you get a good dose of awwww and laughs as you hear her speak her thoughts. Sylvia, though played by the human Rachel Custer, is all dog. She steals the scenes with wonderful aplomb. With the addition of Jana Molina carrying off three different supporting characters with three distinct personalities, you have one great production. Directed by Beulah Vega, the timing and pace of this show have you saying, "I want more!" Congratualtions to Beulah and her stellar cast for a great production.

Come have a romp with Sylvia. It’s an insightful, hilarious and endearing look at the intensity of the connection we have with our dogs and our obligations to the people we love.

Opening night, Friday, January 20 is a Gala performance, a fundraiser for Pegasus featuring complimentary champagne and delicious food. Admission to the Gala is $30. Saturday evening and Sunday matinee performances are $20 general admission and $15 for seniors. All Fridays following the Gala are pay-what-you-can. Evening performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Special Note: If you would like to donate pet food (packaged or canned) to people needing assistance in caring for their dogs or cats (yes, cats, too – feline lovers unite!), you can bring it to the theater and we will deliver it either to the food pantry at the Guerneville Community Church, the Russian River Senior Center or Pets are Loving Support (PALS) for distribution to their clients.

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