Manchester Arts Center presents ?Sylvia?

The Millennium Repertory Company will present ?Sylvia,? A.R. Gurney?s clever canine fantasy about mid-life crisis. Kate and Greg, played by Wes Campbell and Annie Flanigan, are Upper East Side empty-nesters headed in opposite directions. He is losing interest in his increasingly unsatisfying career, just as she is optimistically plunging back into the professional world.

Imbalance escalates into conflict when Greg brings home a flirtatious stray mutt whose collar identifies her as Sylvia. Soon Kate and Sylvia are vigorously vying for Greg? attention and affection. What makes this plot both pointed and hilarious is that Sylvia is portrayed not by a dog but by a young woman, newcomer, Rebecca Hoffman. This street-smart poodle/lab mix not only talks back when spoken to but also quotes Homer and sings Cole Porter, making her a formidable ?other woman.?

Veteran Noel Clements is hilarious as he plays not one but three separate roles of which we will keep a surprise! Sylvia uses down-to-earth dog language when she talks. Her language is not for children. Directed by Joel Longstreth, the Millennium Players invite you to get a baby-sitter and enjoy this wonderful adult comedy.

Show times are June 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on June 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $10 and student prices are $5. For reservations call 728-3434 or visit www.manchesterartscenter.com.