Directed by Amber Bosworth
Written by Sandy Rustin
Audience: Recommended for 13 +
Step into the charming world of "The Cottage," where Sandy Rustin serves up a delightful cocktail of romance, wit, and delicious chaos, all shaken (not stirred) in the spirit of Noel Coward's classic comedies.
In the picturesque English countryside, long-time lovers Sylvia and Beau are all set for their annual romantic rendezvous. Sylvia's heart flutters with the promise of a shared future, but Beau's feet? Well, they're getting a bit cold. Just as the situation teeters on the brink of relationship upheaval, fate throws in a comedic curveball—their unsuspecting spouses arrive at the cottage!
What follows is a riotous romp through the minefield of love, loyalty, and hilariously misplaced lingerie. As identities are mistaken, alliances shift, and truths come tumbling out of perfectly stuffed closets, this idyllic retreat transforms into a battleground of the heart.
Rustin's razor-sharp wit and masterful command of physical comedy will have you in stitches one moment and touching your heart the next. "The Cottage" proves that sometimes it takes a little chaos to find clarity, and that true love can bloom in the most unexpected places—even in a cottage bursting at the seams with jilted lovers and misplaced affections.
Hailed as "sidesplitting" by Entertainment Weekly and awarded four stars by Time Out New York, "The Cottage" is more than just a play—it's a joyous celebration of love in all its messy, magnificent glory. So, grab your favorite person (or your favorite person's spouse), and prepare for an evening of laughter, love, and the kind of fun that would make even the stuffiest English butler crack a smile!
Remember, in matters of the heart, it's not about the destination—it's about the hilarious journey. And "The Cottage" promises to be one unforgettable trip!