April 7, 8, 9, 13, 2022, at 7 p.m. • Fine Arts Theatre

Inver Hills Theatre is presenting Sylvia at the Fine Arts Theatre on the campus of Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Written by A. R. Gurney and directed by Lisa Weaver, the play will be performed Thursday, April 7, Friday, April 8, Saturday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 13, 2022, the latter performance held on the day of the Fine Arts Festival. All performances are at 7 p.m.

About the play…

One day, Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. She quickly becomes a major bone of contention between Greg and his wife, Kate. Sylvia 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, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. A smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty comedy about relationships, human nature, and growth.

WHAT: Sylvia

Written by A. R. Gurney
Directed by Lisa Weaver

WHEN:
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Friday, April 8, 2022
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Wednesday, April 13, 2022*

All performances at 7 p.m.
* Day of Fine Arts Festival

WHERE: Fine Arts Theatre

Admission: FREE
Donations of food or money to the Inver Hills Combating Student Hunger Fund are welcome.

Inver Hills Community College
2500 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Sylvia gallery

Photos by Cheye Bieber
Theatre Major
Inver Hills Community College

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Sylvia

About the Theatre department at Inver Hills

The Theatre department at Inver Hills offers a wide variety of courses, both practical and theoretical, that will give you the experience and knowledge you need to harness your talent. You can begin by taking introductory film, cinema and theatre courses that teach you how to view and analyze performances. You can follow through by taking practicum courses that provide hands-on learning in essential theatrical areas, including:

• Acting
• Directing
• Oral interpretation of literature
• Set construction
• Scene painting
• Lighting
• Props
• Makeup
• Publicity
• Costuming
• Stage management
• Creative drama for children

The Theatre department features two venues ideally suited for live theatrical performances, the 300-seat Inver Hills Theatre and the more intimate Black Box Theatre. The former features three plays a year, including a children’s play in April for students from area elementary schools.

LEARN MORE…

Learn more about the Inver Hills Theatre production of Sylvia by contacting:

Lisa Weaver
Theatre Faculty
lisa.weaver@inverhills.edu