WTC’s ‘Sylvia’ is hilarious and heart-warming
Cast members of Whitefish Theatre Co.'s production of "Sylvia" include Amy Galt, Tony Nelson, CrisMarie Campbell and Nick Rapp. (photo courtesy of WTC)
The Whitefish Theatre Company presents “Sylvia,” its first mainstage theater production of the 2020-2021 season.
This “howlingly” funny play about a man, a dog and a midlife crisis runs Oct.16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish, and Oct.18 at 4 p.m. A sneak preview performance will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Oct.15.
There are two ways to view this show, including limited, socially-distant seating at the O’Shaughnessy Center; and online in a pre-recorded version. Note that while this play is a comedy, it does have adult language.
Greg and Kate have recently moved to New York City from the “burbs” after becoming empty nesters. During a walk in Central Park, Greg, who’s suffering a midlife crisis, discovers a dog with a heart-shaped tag that reads “Sylvia,” becomes hopelessly smitten and brings home the perky pooch — hilariously played by a real-life actor who brings Sylvia’s every thought to life — only to find Kate does not want a dog, let alone one that jumps,
slobbers, chews up books and is clearly competing for Greg’s affections.
Called “beautiful, funny, touching and profound,” “Sylvia” is a modern romantic comedy about unconditional love, the need for connection, and how a dog may be just the ticket to save a marriage.
“While the play is wrapped around one man’s emotional bond with his dog, it’s ultimately about a marriage and how a loving couple in transition is navigating their empty-nest world,” Director
Kim Krueger said. “Greg’s connection with Sylvia allows him to connect with new parts of himself, and with Kate. That message of taking care of your relationships seems more important now than ever.”
As author M.K. Clinton said, “The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.”
Get tickets
Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, and $10 for students with reserved table and traditional theater seating. Tickets for the sneak preview on Oct. 15 are $12 for adults and $10 for students with reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the box office at 1 Central Ave. in Whitefish, or by calling 862-5371. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and one hour before a performance.
Tickets can also be purchased online at www.whitefishtheatreco.org.
When purchasing a ticket on the website, take care to click the correct ticket link to distinguish if you will be attending the live performance or watching the recorded version from your own home, in which case a link to the show will be sent to your email. You will be able to watch the online show anytime from Oct. 16 to 24, however, you only have 48 hours to watch the play once you start it. The online ticket portal, ShowTix4U.com, will say “rent the video” instead of purchasing a ticket. As ticket sales are WTC’s main source of income, it is important you purchase the correct number of tickets (or devices as it says on the ShowTix4U website) for those watching the show online.
The live Preview Night does not have a virtual performance.