"The Cottage" Stage Play Casting Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "The Cottage". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. Rate: Independent Theatre Contract $605 weekly minimum Additional info: All roles will be understudied. PREPARATION: Please prepare a 1-minute comedic monologue and have a 1-minute contrasting monologue prepared, if requested. Rehearsals begin: February 23, 2026 Performance run: March 27 - April 26, 2026 An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
6 role s
Female identifying. “A lovely and rash romantic.” Her effervescent optimism swings ever upward before sharply turning when she feels left out in the cold. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires a moment of stage combat (a slap).
Male identifying. Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain.” Beau has made peace with maintaining the status quo publicly by giving in to his personal desires privately. BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch).
Female identifying. “Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, and a tad spicy.” Practical Marjorie calls it like it is and is generally unshakeable (unless in labor). BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires staged movement, suggesting an oncoming birth.
Male identifying. “A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit.” He’s kind-hearted and endlessly polite, while maintaining the very British “stiff upper lip.” BRITISH RP ACCENT. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch).
Female identifying. “An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop.” Easily confused and occasionally brilliant, Deirdre is a gullible gal navigating who and what she perceives as higher-class folks. BRITISH ACCENT RP/ WORKING CLASS. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires stage combat (slapping, falling, fainting, and the handling of a prop firearm).
Male identifying. “A murderous, yet gentle soul.” A little rough around the edges, with a sensitive heart, Richard has built a life on lies and is trying to find his way back to the love of his life. BRITISH ACCENT RP/ WORKING CLASS. This role requires physical intimacy (kissing, romantic contact, and intimate chemistry with and without touch). This role requires stage combat (handling of a prop firearm).
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