When Greg met Sylvia, he was a man in his middle age and she was a stray dog in the park. Bringing the dog home to his wife and their empty nest, his wife, Kate, finds Sylvia far less appealing than Greg does. Hoping to flourish now that the children are gone, Kate is less than thrilled when Greg’s attention seems to be fully focused on the foul-mouthed, energetic Sylvia. The trio are forced to make sacrifices, stand up for themselves, and let their guard down at times.

Sylvia, a play by A.R. Gurney, runs at Murfreesboro Little Theatre Nov. 9–11 and 15–18; showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays.

Lots of bark and plenty of bite, Sylvia digs up the reality of relationships and growing older in a smart, sometimes jaded, and downright hilarious manner.

Jennifer Grissom-Reeves directs, and Sylvia stars Alec Lanter, Lizzie Nelson, Amy Aviles and Sean Dixon; suggested for mature audiences.

Murfreesboro Little Theatre is located at 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro. For reservations or more information, visit mltarts.com.