Paws Animal Rescue will have several adoptable dogs at the Grand Opera House in Pierre Thursday (May 7, 2026) from 6:30–7:30pm for a special “Yappy Hour” prior to the Pierre Players performance of “Sylvia.”
People are invited to stop by to meet some lovable animals looking for their forever homes. Whether you’re hoping to adopt, want to support local rescue efforts, need some puppy cuddles or just want to be around “paws-itive” energy, Yappy Hour is for you.
If you would like to attend the Thursday night performance of “Sylvia,” ticket information is available at www.pierreplayers.com or at the Box Office at the Grant Opera House. The show starts at 7:30pm.
Advisory: This production contains mature themes and no real dogs. The final two performances will be Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm.
Additionally, Pierre Players will hold auditions for “1776” over the next two weeks. Singalongs are scheduled for May 11-13 at 7pm; Auditions scheduled for the following week (May 17-18 at 7pm); Callbacks are scheduled for May 19. Learn more about “1776” on the Pierre Players website, pierreplayers.com.
“Sylvia” show synopsis:
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after 22 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. 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.
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