UW-W Brings A.R. Gurney's "Sylvia" to the Stage

UW-W Brings A.R. Gurney’s “Sylvia” to the Stage

Posted on: November 13, 2024

The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announces its production of “Sylvia” by A.R Gurney. Directed by Robyn Accetta, this production will run in Hicklin Studio Theatre on select days from Nov. 15-23. Tickets are on sale for the performances and can be purchased in person at Ticket Services, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. The Hicklin Studio Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for age 65+ and $13 for under age 18.

Step into Greg and Kate’s world as they are balancing their new lives in the vibrant city of Manhattan after twenty-two years in the suburbs. Discover how Sylvia, a lab and poodle mixture, becomes an escape from the stress of work for one and an opponent for affection for the other. A.R Gurney paints a humorous picture as Sylvia turns the lives of Greg and Kate upside down. The hilarious play depicts the relationship of a man and his best friend and the importance of his marriage through complications and revelations. Don’t miss the significant lessons that a street-smart dog like Sylvia will teach the couple. This play contains language that might not be suitable for a younger audience.

The play originally premiered off-Broadway in 1995 and on Broadway in 2015 and has included notable cast members such as Sarah Jessica Parker as Sylvia and Matthew Broderick as Greg. When asked about the upcoming production, director Accetta stated, “When I first read Sylvia, I was instantly charmed by its quirkiness – kind of like those unexpected plot twists in your favorite 90s sitcoms. Our team set out to capture the humor and heart that makes this story special.”

Performance times for “Sylvia” are as follows:

Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 at 2 p.m.
Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.
Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.

You don’t want to miss this hilarious performance of “Sylvia” in Hicklin Studio Theatre Nov. 15-23. Act now to take advantage of the half price matinee on Saturday, November 16! Get your tickets today in person, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. There is a $2 surcharge for tickets purchased at the door at the time of the event. Parking during this event is available at no additional charge in University parking lots 1 & 2.

The Hicklin Studio Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Ticket Services hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. when classes are in session.