VALENTINE'S DAY, FEBRUARY 14! SYLVIA TICKETS ARE A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE!
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. Can Greg and Kate learn to compromise?
Dramatic literature is stuffed with memorable love scenes. But none is as immediately delicious and dizzy as the one that begins the redeeming affair in A. R. Gurney's comedy! Good, "Sylvia," good! - New York Times
Jennifer Beitzel joins Barefoot for her fourth production. Previously she appeared in The Desk Set; Play It Again, Sam; and Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. She has also appeared with the Players Guild of Dearborn (Rumors, Boeing Boeing), Farmington Players (Dracula), and Schoolcraft College. She has worked as a choreographer for Spotlight Players and the Luna Dancers, and teaches dance workshops throughout the year. She would like to thank Barefoot Productions, the cast of Sylvia, and her family for being so amazing and supporting her theater habit.
This is Cory Chambless’ first performance with Barefoot Productions. He is honored to be playing all three supporting roles in Sylvia. Cory made his theatrical debut in 2012 as Schroeder in Dearborn Heights Civic Theatre's production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. He received the 2012 DATA Press and Guide Entertainment Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Featured Actor in a Musical for this role. Since then, Cory has performed on stage and worked behind the scenes on several productions in and around the Dearborn area. Cory would like to thank Chris for this opportunity, the cast and crew for all their hard work, and his boss, Maureen, for running lines with him.
Dr. Rebecca Himm, Livonia dentist by day, thespian by night, is excited to return to the Barefoot stage after her unforgettable performance in 2014 as Mrs. Dunbar in David Sedaris’ Season’s Greetings. Other theatre credits include Violet in Twelfth Night at Trinity House and Schoolcraft College productions as Mrs. Stanley in The Man Who Came To Dinner, Elbow in Measure for Measure, and The Fool in King Lear.
Mike Ludlum is grateful to join such a great cast in such a great play. This is his 5th play with Barefoot Productions, after performing in four plays at Schoolcraft College. He is a freelance software engineer with Useful Solutions, LLC, developing desktop and web applications. His best time is spent with his wife, daughter, and Labradoodle, Happy, who is a lot like Sylvia!
This is Cory Chambless’ first performance with Barefoot Productions. He is honored to be playing all three supporting roles in Sylvia. Cory made his theatrical debut in 2012 as Schroeder in Dearborn Heights Civic Theatre's production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. He received the 2012 DATA Press and Guide Entertainment Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Featured Actor in a Musical for this role. Since then, Cory has performed on stage and worked behind the scenes on several productions in and around the Dearborn area. Cory would like to thank Chris for this opportunity, the cast and crew for all their hard work, and his boss, Maureen, for running lines with him.
Dr. Rebecca Himm, Livonia dentist by day, thespian by night, is excited to return to the Barefoot stage after her unforgettable performance in 2014 as Mrs. Dunbar in David Sedaris’ Season’s Greetings. Other theatre credits include Violet in Twelfth Night at Trinity House and Schoolcraft College productions as Mrs. Stanley in The Man Who Came To Dinner, Elbow in Measure for Measure, and The Fool in King Lear.
Mike Ludlum is grateful to join such a great cast in such a great play. This is his 5th play with Barefoot Productions, after performing in four plays at Schoolcraft College. He is a freelance software engineer with Useful Solutions, LLC, developing desktop and web applications. His best time is spent with his wife, daughter, and Labradoodle, Happy, who is a lot like Sylvia!