Dakota Organization's 'Sylvia' features man's best friend

From the moment you meet Sylvia, you'll fall in love with her. Lost and alone in the world, this dog is looking for a home. With only a dog tag that says her name, she is found in the park. But that is only the beginning. Bringing this dog home causes major challenges for a New York City couple.

The lovable dog is a street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle. With the breed characteristics of intelligence, devotion and a mind of her own, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. The relationship between the couple and Sylvia create an unexpected love triangle in this hilarious comedy.

The Dakota Organization presents "Sylvia," as its third play at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Performances are scheduled for July 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances July 22, 28 and 29 at 2 p.m.

Rod Hearn will direct "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney. Hearn is an experienced actor and director who was last seen in "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" produced by The Dakota Organization last year. The cast consists of Sylvia: Elizabeth Brissenden, Greg: Dave Anderson, Kate: Lucille Rao, Tom: Ed Scott, Phyllis: Teri Lynn and Leslie: Diana Jones.

A Minden-based non-profit theater arts group, The Dakota Organization is dedicated to sustaining and advancing live performing arts with an emphasis on theater. The group is deeply committed to giving back to the community. A portion of ticket sales from past performances was donated to the Alzheimer's Association of Northern Nevada.

Teri Lynn is the founder and principal artist of The Dakota Organization.

For further information or to purchase tickets, call The Dakota Organization office in Minden Village at 450-0155 or Dave Anderson, TDO partner at 450-1186. Visit the Web site at www.thedakotaorganization.com.