The Arts Asylum is seeking Non-Equity Performers to play the roles of Greg and Kate for the production of Sylvia by A. R. Gurney running July 5-July 12, 2025.  All other roles have been cast.  

Rehearsals begin June 9 and are typically a Sunday-Thursday process, but may be adjusted based on scheduling conflicts.   Tech Rehearsals are slated for June 28 and 29th.  No rehearsal on July 4th.   A stipend will be provided for all roles.  

Audition Request:
Please send an email with your name, headshot, resume, and any conflicts during the rehearsal process schedule and an audition video to sylvia@theartsasylum.org by Friday April 25, 2025.

Audition Video:
Greg:  a 1-3 minute story about how a dog or animal has made an impact on your life.
Kate:  a 1-3 minute story about a personal success or educator that made an impact on your life.

Callbacks:
Actors will be notified by Sunday April 27th and will need to be available for callbacks on April 30th, 2025 (7-9pm) at The Arts Asylum.  

Character Description:
Greg (30-50 male presenting):
Greg is a restless, disillusioned man facing a midlife crisis. Burned out from his job and feeling disconnected at home, he finds unexpected joy and companionship in Sylvia, a stray dog who speaks to him. Greg is sensitive, earnest, and searching for meaning, though often oblivious to how his actions affect those around him—especially his wife, Kate. His journey is one of rediscovery, as he learns to balance love, fantasy, and reality.

Kate (30-50- female presenting):
Kate is Greg’s intelligent, practical, and career-focused wife. She’s recently found new purpose in her work and is eager to embrace this phase of her life without distractions. Sylvia’s arrival disrupts the balance she’s worked hard to maintain, and she sees the dog as a threat to her marriage and future plans. Kate is strong, witty, and grounded—often the voice of reason—but underneath her frustration is a deep desire to reconnect with Greg and protect the life they’ve built.