AUDITIONS

THE COTTAGE

Comedy Farce

SYNOPSIS:

A riotous and cheeky new sex comedy that’s equal parts sparkling high farce and deliciously naughty fun! Set in a charming English cottage in the scandalous summer of 1923, this wildly funny romp is packed with tangled romances, forbidden affairs, outrageous lies, and more witty one-liners than you can count. Fresh off a hit run on Broadway, Sandy Rustin’s The Cottage is sharp, stylish, and topped with just the right amount of saucy. Get ready for an evening of high-speed, laugh-out-loud fun!

CASTING:

Three male and three female actors.  All ethnicities welcome.

All roles require significant physical comedy, including staged violence (slapping, fainting) and intimate scenes with stage kissing/intimacy and romantic touch. British dialects as indicated.

SYLVIA (Late 20s- early 40s. Female.): A “lovely and rash romantic” who is feminine, yet strong-willed. Her attempts at true love leave her frustrated and ever hopeful.  British RP dialect.

BEAU (Late 20s-mid 40s. Male.): “Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain”, he is the type of fellow quite happy with the status quo, no matter what the status quo may be. British RP dialect.

MARJORIE (20s- late 30s. Female.): An “extremely pregnant” (8 months) character who is pragmatic and a tad spicy. Unflappable in every sense of the word. Unless of course, she’s in labor.  British RP dialect.

DIERDRE (20s-30s. Female.): A “pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop”. Gullible is Dierdre’s middle name. She’s awfully sweet, though, if you like that sort of thing. Surprisingly capable of unexpected clarity and insight. British RP/working class dialect.

RICHARD (30s-early 40s. Male.): A “murderous, yet gentle soul.” Born to be half of a soul-mated duo, Richard is hell-bent on finding and keeping his true love (no matter what). Must be comfortable with prop firearms. British RP dialect.

CLARKE (20s-early 40s. Male): A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Always aiming to please, his kind-heartedness may lead others to take him for a fool.  British RP / working class dialect.

AUDITION CALL DATES AND TIMES:

Tuesday, March 17, 6:30PM
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 PM

To sign up for an audition date, CLICK HERE

PREPARATION

Auditions will consist of cold-reading from script.

Please bring a recent photo or headshot.

Be prepared to provide rehearsal conflicts April 30, 2026.

REHEARSALS BEGIN March 24.
PRODUCTION RUNS May 1 – 10.

PLEASE ENTER GREEN ROOM DOOR FROM REAR PARKING LOT BEHIND THE THEATRE OFF TENNESSEE AVENUE.