Sylvia by A.R. Gurney
“A romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog.”
Presented by Players on High
Directed by Dave Lang & Kimberly Hess
March 7 @ 7:30PM
March 8 @ 7:30PM
March 9 @ 2:00PM
March 13 @ 7:30PM
March 14 @ 7:30PM
March 15 @ 7:30PM
March 16 @ 2:00PM
”Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name ‘Sylvia’ on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until Greg and Kate learn to compromise after a series of hilarious and touching complications, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives.”
Run Time: 2 hours
Rated PG-13 for language and material
Ages: Rated PG-13 for language and material
Cast and Creative team for Sylvia at Carlisle Theatre
Cast
Jonathan DeYoung
Greg
Jonathan DeYoung is originally from Chicago. He majored in communications/theatre at Wheaton College. He played Freddy in Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile in Harrisburg (2000) and District Attorney Gilmer for Players on High in To Kill a Mockingbird (2024). He recently completed a two-year study of Meisner acting technique at the William Esper Studio in NYC. He lives in Carlisle with his two cats Sasha and Covid.
Janelle French
Tom / Phyllis / Leslie
Janelle French is thrilled to return to the Carlisle Theatre stage playing Tom, Phyllis, and Leslie. Bringing three very different personalities to life added a fun and exciting challenge to her repertoire, and she's very thankful to have been trusted with these supporting characters. Janelle's previous roles include Miss Scarlet in "Clue," Mrs. Cratchit in "A Steampunk Christmas Carol," Loretta in "Dying for a Slice," and Claire Ganz in "Rumors," amongst others. She thanks directors Kimberly Hess and Dave Lang, as well as the entire cast and crew, for teaching this old dog some new tricks. When not on stage, Janelle enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, reading, and creating hats as The Mystical Milliner in Carlisle. Special thanks go out to her husband, Tim, and her sons, Gabe and Max, for continuing to support her theatrical endeavors.
Kassie Shoup
Kate
Kathryn “Kassie” Shoup is doggone thrilled to be a part of the cast of Sylvia! She was recently seen on stage at the Carlisle Theater in The Vagina Monologues and at the Little Theater of Mechanicsburg as Blanche Morton in Broadway Bound by Neil Simon. No stranger to the stage, Kassie studied Dramatic Arts at West Virginia Wesleyan College and moved to Boiling Springs after college to work at Allenberry Playhouse as their Properties Manager and part-time murder mystery actor. Kassie works for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board as an Information Technology Generalist and enjoys running and drinking beer (usually in that order) with the Harrisburg Beer Runners.
Alaina Wheelis
Sylvia
Alaina Wheelis is excited to be making her Players on High debut in one of her dream roles! Alaina graduated with a BA in Drama from Washington College and went on to perform at Walt Disney World for several years. More recently, she has relocated back to her home town, but has not given up her love of performing. Her previous favorite stage roles include Laurey in Oklahoma with Chambersburg Community Theater, Maggie in Lend Me a Tenor with Totem Pole Playhouse, and Bridget in Nana's Naughty Knickers with The Pumphouse Players. She would like to thank Kimberly and Dave for this incredible opportunity and her cast mates and the rest of the team for being so welcoming. Alaina would also like to give a shout out to her friends and family, especially her husband Joe, for their support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Creative Team
Kimberly Hess
Co-Director
Kimberly Hess is delighted to be co-directing Sylvia with her good friend Dave Lang. Kimberly recently performed in To Kill a Mockingbird, Columbo Calamity, and costumed designed for Rumors here with Players on High. She attended Kutztown University where she earned a B.A. in Theatre. She has had the pleasure of working for Disney, and MLB’s entertainment departments. Currently, she enjoys performing in the occasional show, designing makeup, and designing costumes for various theatres in the area. Kimberly would like to thank Ben, Caroline, and her Parents for all the support while directing this show!
Dave Lang
Co-Director
Dave Lang is thrilled to be co-directing this talented group of performers. This is his 17th production at Carlisle Theatre. Dave has also performed locally at Hershey Area Playhouse, Upstart Arts, Forge Theater, Gettysburg Community Theater, The Micro Theatre at Broadway Tavern, and Lebanon Community Theater. He enjoys competitive ping-pong and is an avid board gamer. Dave studies vocal performance at Roger Lentz Studio.
Jason Mathis
Stage Manager
Ashley Shade Byerts
Artistic Director
Lauren Gopi
Production Assistant
Debra Cornelius
Lighting
Matthew Reinart
Props Master
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