Article: DIRICKSON RELIES ON ANIMAL INSTINCTS, DOGGED DETERMINATION IN `SYLVIA' ROLE.(What's Happening)

Actress Barbara Dirickson prepares for a uniquely challenging role: ``Of course there's consistency,'' Dirickson says. ``Intelligence. But not too much intelligence. Emotional depth. But measured. Sylvia only shares what the other characters can cope with - which increases throughout the play.''

And then there's the bark. Resonant, even vehement. But not vicious. Except in that scene in which Sylvia has some really strong comments for a cat that is trying to take refuge under a car.

Bark?

Why, yes. For Dirickson currently is rehearsing the title role in A.R. Gurney's comedy of manners, moods and mores, ``Sylvia.'' Sylvia is a poodle/labrador ...

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