Arc Stages Presents SYLVIA

Pleasantville theater company Arc Stages announces Sylvia to bookend their second season for their professional company, The Next Stage.

The Next Stage premiered last year with John Cariani's LOVE/SICK and focuses on showcasing new, innovative work by a wide variety of exciting and talented writers. It is the third wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and Community Stage.

Performances will be held at Arc Stages, located at 147 Wheeler Avenue in Pleasantville NY: Friday, February 3 at 8pm; Saturday, February 4 at 8pm; Friday, February 10 at 8pm; Saturday, February 11 at 8pm; Sunday, February 12 at 3pm; Friday, February 17 at 8pm; and Saturday, February 18 at 8pm.

Tickets are $36 for adults, $28 for students/seniors. To purchase tickets, visit www.arcstages.org or call 914-747-6206.

Sylvia will be directed by Ann-Ngaire Martin and stars John Higgins*, Maeve Crispi, Sandy York*, & Doug Shapiro*.

In a New York City upper west side apartment in the 1990s we meet Greg and Kate, a middle aged, upper middle class married couple, experiencing their newly empty nest in very different ways. Tensions increase between them when Greg brings a stray dog home named Sylvia. Greg quickly becomes completely obsessed with Sylvia, causing the couple to reevaluate their marriage.

Sylvia has a timely message of the need for connection in an increasingly alien and impersonal world.

Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof.

The Educational Stage: an educational theatre company where students of all ages (youth and adult) can explore the world of theatre though a professional rehearsal process, master classes, outreach and intensive ensemble work. The Community Stage: a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life that offers the best in American musicals and dramas.

The Next Stage: a professional theatre company that endeavors to produce high quality Contemporary Theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings.

These three theatres, all under one roof, strive to better serve the community and its artistic needs. We are thrilled to be your artistic haven and look forward to creating more exciting, transformative theatre!

*member of Actors' Equity Association