Broadway's SYLVIA on the Prowl for K-9 Models for Show's Artwork

On the heels of today's big addition of Matthew Broderick to the cast of the Broadway revival of SYLVIA, -- the modern romantic comedy about a midlife crisis, empty nesters, commitment, therapists, and a dog who is life-changing -- the show's producers are looking for yet another star.

There will be an open call for a K-9 model to be the real-life face of the dog played by Annaleigh Ashford. The selected dog will have its picture built into the set, and the photo will be revealed at the end of every performance during a scene where Sylvia's owner looks at a photo of her.

Auditions for "the face" of Sylvia will be held on Monday, August 3, 2015, at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street). Dog owners wishing to have their dog seen for consideration can email SylviaDogAuditions@gmail.com with a the name, breed, age and gender of their dog, along with a photo. Check-in will begin at at 2:30pm, with auditions starting at 3:00pm.

Owners are asked to prepare a 60-second bio for their dog, as well as one special trick for their pet to do. In addition, all dogs will be asked to demonstrate their ability to "stay" and pose for a photo.

The owner of the chosen dog will receive a pair of tickets to the opening night performance of Sylvia on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at the Cort Theatre (138 W. 48th Street).

From Tony Award-winning director Daniel Sullivan (Proof, Glengarry Glen Ross) and two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee A. R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters), Sylvia stars a brilliant cast of acclaimed comedians: Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick, Tony winner Julie White, Robert Sella, and fresh from her Tony-winning performance in You Can't Take It with You, Annaleigh Ashford as Broadway's friskiest new heroine. This wonderful look into the complexities of love and commitment asks what it truly means to be devoted to your partner...and how do you choose between the love of your life and man's best friend?

Has your pet changed your life? Have you ever wondered what she's thinking when she stares up at you and tilts her head? Could she have the secret to understanding the world at large and your place in it? Or is she just more interested in how your shoe tastes? The world of a middle-aged New York couple is turned topsy-turvy when the husband brings home an exceptionally engaging canine running loose in Central Park in the hilarious and heartwarming comedy, SYLVIA.

The creative team will include scenic design by Tony Award-nominee David Rockwell (You Can't Take It With You, On the Twentieth Century), costume design by Academy Award-winner Ann Roth (The English Patient), and lighting design by Tony Award-nominee Japhy Weideman (The Visit, Airline Highway).