Auditions
THE COTTAGE
Auditions: February 23 & 24 beginning at 7pm
Location: Community Players Theatre (412 Ella St.)
Casting: 3 man & 3 woman. Genders are as defined by the playwrights. Community Players takes an inclusive stance towards casting.
Production dates: April 10-12 & 17-19, 2026
What to do: Those auditioning will be asked to read provided cuttings from the script. Please be prepared to read scenes with and without a British accent.
Directed by: Blake Tobey
About the show:
It’s 1923 in an English country house, but no one here will mind their upper-crust manners. Sylvia and Beau are in the midst of their yearly rendezvous, which Sylvia hopes will be the beginning of their new life together. But when Beau demurs—and their spouses arrive at the cottage—a web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous tale of sex, betrayal, and oh yes…love.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
Ages listed below are as defined by the playwrights and may not be entirely reflected in casting.
All roles require moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry/ passion)
SYLVIA VAN KIPNESS: (Mid 20’s-40’s, any ethnicity, 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. BRITISH RP ACCENT.
* This role also requires moments of physical violence (slapping)
BEAU: (Mid 20’s-Late 40’s, any ethnicity, 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. BRITISH RP ACCENT.
MARJORIE: (Mid 20’s-40’s, any ethnicity, female) 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.
CLARKE: (Mid 20’s-Late 40’s, any ethnicity, 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. BRITISH RP ACCENT.
DIERDRE: (20’s-30’s, any ethnicity, female) An awfully 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. BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS)
* This role also requires moments of physical violence (falling, slapping, fainting) and handling/use of a prop gun
RICHARD: (30’s-40’s, any ethnicity, 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). BRITISH ACCENT (RP/WORKING CLASS)
* This role requires handling/use of a prop gun
