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Call for Actors! Auditions for “The Cottage” Barnstable Comedy Club

The Cottage

BY SANDY RUSTIN

​Directed by Sonia Schonning

Audition Dates: Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

​Tuesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Perusal Scripts: Available at both the Sturgis Library and the Hyannis Public Library.

Production Dates: May 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2026

Casting Available for 3 Males and 3 Females All roles use British accents ranging from proper to working class. Age ranges for all roles 20’s – 50’s. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

Character Descriptions

SYLVIA VAN KIPNESS: Female- 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.

BEAU: Male- “Perhaps the best looking man in Britain” 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.

MARJORIE: Female- extremely pregnant (8 Months), pragmatic and a tad spicy. Unflappable in every sense of the word. Unless of course, she’s in labor.

CLARKE: Male- Distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Always aiming to please, Clarke’s kind-heartedness may lead others to take him for a fool.

DIERDRE: Female- A pretty, 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.

RICHARD 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).

Synopsis: Set in the English countryside, this tale of sex, betrayal and, oh yes, love, unfolds when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover’s wife. The true meanings of fate, identity and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous– potentially murderous– romantic comedy.

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