PTIV Presents "The Cottage" A comedic play written by American playwright Sandy Rustin.The true meaning of fate, identity, and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous - potentially murderous - uncharacteristically feminist, 1923 British tale of sex, betrayal, and oh yes, love ... when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover's wife.
Actor Cuts - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10vbaPkRpTHyLN18srV6wZ6gFsMFBS63B
Audition Form -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM_T8xzJAm4Fhwo9R3Z4fY5yCztVZVJRR5cP_oD7pp63ZQUQ/viewform
Character Descriptions
We are seeking a diverse group of performers including but not limited to gender identities, body types,
abilities, sexual orientations, ethnic and racial backgrounds. All ethnicities welcome; no roles have specific
needs aside from British RP accent and British working class accent.
SYLVIA VAN KIPNESS (mid 20s-40s, any ethnicity, female)
A lovely and rash romantic, feminine yet strong-willed,
British RP accent
Role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry and
passion). Role requires moments of physical violence (slapping).
BEAU (mid 20s-late 40s, any ethnicity, male)
Perhaps the best looking man in Britain.
British RP accent
Role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry and
passion.)
MARJORIE (mid 20s-40s any ethnicity, female)
Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, a tad spicy
British RP accent
Role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry and
passion.)
CLARKE (mid 20s-40s, any ethnicity, male)
A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit.
British RP accent
Role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry and
passion.)
DIERDRE (20s-40s, any ethnicity, female)
An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop
British RP accent and British working class accent
Role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry and
passion). Role requires moments of physical violence (falling, slapping, fainting) and handling/use of prop gun
RICHARD (mid 20s-40s, any ethnicity, male)
A murderous, yet gentle soul.
British RP accent
Role requires moments of physical intimacy (kissing, intimate touch, moments of romantic chemistry and
passion.
Event Venue
All Saints' Episcopal Church - Pontiac, MI, 171 W Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48341-1750, United States
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