FST Hosts Donation Drive For Humane Society of Sarasota County 8/25

Florida Studio Theatre unleashes the canine comedy, Sylvia, with a special doggie item donation drive benefitting the Humane Society of Sarasota County, along with puppy pals The New Barker Magazine and Wet Noses Boutique on St. Armands Circle.

Throughout the run of Sylvia, the four organizations are banding togetherto promote a good cause and the joy of owning a canine companion with a multi-pronged event. A special one-night-only VIPperformance and cocktail reception will honor the donation drive, on Wednesday, August 24, at Florida Studio Theatre.

Sylvia by A.R. Gurney is a hilarious canine fantasy about love and relationships.

After 22 years of marriage, Upper East Side empty-nesters Kate and Greg finally have time to work on their strained relationship -- that is until he brings home a flirtatiousstray mutt (played by an actress!). A lovable comedy, Sylvia takes us on a journey through the woes and joys of owning adog.

The Humane Society of Sarasota County, The New Barker Magazine, Wet Noses Boutique, and Florida Studio Theatre areworking together to put on this event, which includes several components: the doggie item drive, the "Sylvia Stories," and the VIP performance and cocktail reception.For more information and to set up interviews, please contact Danae DeShazer at ddeshazer@floridastudiotheatre.org, or please visit the following organization websites: Florida Studio Theatre, www.FloridaStudioTheatre.org

Humane Society of Sarasota County, www.HSSC.org

The New Barker Magazine, www.TheNewBarker.com

Wet Noses Boutique, www.WetNoses.biz

The unique doggie item donation drive will take place throughout the run of Sylvia. Patrons are encouraged to bring items to Florida Studio Theatre, such as dog food, toys, collars, leashes, harnesses, beds, or treats.Alongside the drive, Florida Studio Theatre is collecting "Sylvia Stories" for display in the Keating theatre lobby and online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

Submissions will be a celebration and promotion of the unique and rewarding experience of owning a pet. Patrons attending Sylvia may fill out a "Sylvia Story" submission card in the lobby at the theater, or submit to info@floridastudiotheatre.org.

The Humane Society of Sarasota County, The New Barker Magazine, and Wet Noses Boutique will also be accepting submissions at their respective locations.As a celebration of this partnership, the donation drive, and the "Sylvia Stories," a special pre-show cocktail re-ception and VIP performance of Sylvia will take place on Wednesday, August 24 at Florida Studio Theatre.

The reception will begin at 6:30pm with giveaway baskets and special prizes. Three "Sylvia Stories" will be chosen at this time, and the writers will be honored for their poignant, comical, and heart-warming tales. These stories will bepublished in a future issue of The New Barker Magazine. The night will be capped with the production of Sylvia in the Keating Theatre.

Tickets are $29-$32 and can be purchased by calling the FST Box Office at (941) 366-9000