Casting Performers for "The Cottage" Play
Theatre announces auditions for "The Cottage" play. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: The Cottage by Sandy Rustin is a British Farce requiring actors to speak with an upper to middle class British accent with razor sharp pacing & comedic timing. 3 females & 3 males. Additional info: For those interested, please prepare a 60-90 second monologue to be performed with a British accent. Show dates: February 6 – 14, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
A “lovely and rash romantic”. Feminine, yet strong-willed, Sylvia’s attempts at true love leave her frustrated and ever hopeful for a shocking turn of events. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy. This role also requires moments of physical violence.
“Perhaps the best looking man in Britain,” quite the philanderer. Logical to the point of pessimism. Beau is the type of fellow quite happy with the status quo, no matter what the status quo may be. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy.
EXTREMELY PREGNANT (8 Months), pragmatic and a tad spicy. Unflappable in every sense of the word. Unless of course, she’s in labor. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy.
Distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Always aiming to please, Clarke’s kind-heartedness may lead others to take him for a fool. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires moments of physical intimacy.
An awfully pretty, “wisp of a thing,” sometimes wise, nincompoop. Gullible is Diedre’s middle name. She’s awfully sweet though, if you like that sort of thing. Surprisingly capable of unexpected clarity and insight. Has an interesting giggle BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS). This role requires moments of physical intimacy & moments of physical violence.
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). BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS). This role requires moments of physical intimacy.