Encore Players Goes to the Dogs with SYLVIA, 2/5-2/20

KVPAC's Encore Players presents their Spring 2010 production, SYLVIA, by A.R. Gurney. The show is directed by Cheramie Howe and produced by Jill Manser, Encore Players Program Director. Performances are scheduled for February 5, 6, 12, 13*, 19 & 20 at 8:00pm, plus, a special Valentine's Day matinee performance on February 14th. Advance ticket prices are $12 online; and $15 at the door. Group pricing is $10 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. Special ticket pricing applies for our Valentine "Date Night" performance on February 13 only. Ticket price includes complimentary dessert & coffee during intermission. Advance tickets are $15 online, or $18 at the door. Group rate is $15 per seat for groups of 10 or more.

Sylvia introduces us to Greg and Kate who have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. When Greg brings home a dog he found in the park bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her name tag, this street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife and puts their marriage in some serious jeopardy. A series of hilarious and touching complications ensue guarranteed to delight audience members (dog-lovers especially). Note: This show contains adult themes and language. It is intended for a mature audience (PG-13). Wine offered at intermission to patrons over 21 only. Donations are accepted.

Is FiFi ready for her close-up? Send us your dog's best photo for the Encore Players Drama Dog Headshot Contest. Enter to win by sending us a high-resolution jpeg close-up of your dog or drop off an 8X10 at KVPAC. All submissions must be received by January 30, 2010. Photos will be displayed in KVPAC's theatre lobby and audience members will vote during intermission at each show. One winner will be declared at the close of the production and will receive a special doggie prize basket.

Looking for unconditional love? Encore Players has proudly partnered with the Katy-area rescue organization, Zeke Animal Rescue Fund, to showcase precious doggies in need of loving homes on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010 in the Share The Love ~ Dog Adoption Day at KVPAC, during the matinee performance of Sylvia.

Encore Players will be hosting a Dog Food Drive on behalf of area dog rescue organizations. Sylvia audience members are asked to bring canned or dry dog food to the box office and receive $2 off the ticket price of admission at the door. (Discount does not apply to advance/on-line sales).

Performances for 'Sylvia' are scheduled for February 5, 6, 12, 13*, 19 & 20 at 8:00pm, plus, a special Valentine's Day matinee performance on February 14th.

For more information, please visit http://www.kvpac.org/pages/home.asp

Photo: Cast photo collage of KVPAC's Encore Players Sylvia.

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