Auditions: The Cottage
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We are casting our upcoming season of The Cottage by Sandy Rustin and directed by Laurie Mills.
In a cosy English countryside cottage, Sylvia arrives to confront her lover Beau, determined they come clean about their affair to their unsuspecting spouses. What begins as a carefully planned moment of honesty quickly spirals into chaos when lovers, spouses, in-laws, and unexpected guests begin arriving one after another. Soon skeletons are tumbling out faster than anyone can hide them, and everyone’s carefully constructed version of the truth starts to unravel.
Season: 12 September - 3 October 2026
To learn more or book and audition time, please visit hlt.nz/auditions
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Roles:
SYLVIA (Female, 30s - 40s)
An impulsive romantic and Beau’s lover. Sylvia believes she has found a perfectly reasonable solution to a complicated situation, and intends to see it through. She is thoughtful and emotionally aware, but her confidence is tested at every turn as the afternoon unravels.
BEAU (Male, 30s - 40s)
Sylvia’s lover, possibly the best-looking man in Britain and aware of it. Beau is driven by love and a belief that things will work out if approached with sincerity. He begins with confidence, but as the situation grows more complicated, that certainty gives way to confusion and rising panic.
MAJORIE (Female, 30s - 40s)
Beau’s wife and eight months pregnant. Marjorie is rarely surprised by anything anymore and observes far more than she lets on. She has a clear understanding of the people around her and meets the chaos head on with a reserved calm.
CLARKE (Male, 30s - 40s)
Sylvia’s husband and a man with a romantic spirit. Clarke carries himself with assurance and is used to being listened to. He expects the world to behave accordingly, and when it doesn’t, his response is measured but never passive. His unexpected presence shifts the balance of the room from the moment he arrives.
DIERDRE (Female, 30s - 40s)
Pretty, often naïve, and Beau’s other lover. Dierdre arrives with an energy that immediately unsettles the existing dynamic. She follows her instincts without hesitation, often saying or doing exactly the thing others are trying to avoid.
RICHARD (Male, 30s - 50s)
A mysterious figure connected to the unfolding events. Richard appears polite and unassuming, but there is something slightly off in the way he moves through the world. He speaks plainly and behaves simply, yet never quite settles into the tone of the room.
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About Howick Little Theatre:
Howick Little Theatre is a community theatre that has been entertaining Auckland theatregoers since 1954 and is a staple fixture of the Tāmaki Makaurau arts and theatre scene. As a charitable trust, all profits are reinvested into running the theatre and supporting future productions, workshops, classes and artistic programmes.
In a cosy English countryside cottage, Sylvia arrives to confront her lover Beau, determined they come clean about their affair to their unsuspecting spouses. What begins as a carefully planned moment of honesty quickly spirals into chaos when lovers, spouses, in-laws, and unexpected guests begin arriving one after another. Soon skeletons are tumbling out faster than anyone can hide them, and everyone’s carefully constructed version of the truth starts to unravel.
Season: 12 September - 3 October 2026
To learn more or book and audition time, please visit hlt.nz/auditions
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Roles:
SYLVIA (Female, 30s - 40s)
An impulsive romantic and Beau’s lover. Sylvia believes she has found a perfectly reasonable solution to a complicated situation, and intends to see it through. She is thoughtful and emotionally aware, but her confidence is tested at every turn as the afternoon unravels.
BEAU (Male, 30s - 40s)
Sylvia’s lover, possibly the best-looking man in Britain and aware of it. Beau is driven by love and a belief that things will work out if approached with sincerity. He begins with confidence, but as the situation grows more complicated, that certainty gives way to confusion and rising panic.
MAJORIE (Female, 30s - 40s)
Beau’s wife and eight months pregnant. Marjorie is rarely surprised by anything anymore and observes far more than she lets on. She has a clear understanding of the people around her and meets the chaos head on with a reserved calm.
CLARKE (Male, 30s - 40s)
Sylvia’s husband and a man with a romantic spirit. Clarke carries himself with assurance and is used to being listened to. He expects the world to behave accordingly, and when it doesn’t, his response is measured but never passive. His unexpected presence shifts the balance of the room from the moment he arrives.
DIERDRE (Female, 30s - 40s)
Pretty, often naïve, and Beau’s other lover. Dierdre arrives with an energy that immediately unsettles the existing dynamic. She follows her instincts without hesitation, often saying or doing exactly the thing others are trying to avoid.
RICHARD (Male, 30s - 50s)
A mysterious figure connected to the unfolding events. Richard appears polite and unassuming, but there is something slightly off in the way he moves through the world. He speaks plainly and behaves simply, yet never quite settles into the tone of the room.
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About Howick Little Theatre:
Howick Little Theatre is a community theatre that has been entertaining Auckland theatregoers since 1954 and is a staple fixture of the Tāmaki Makaurau arts and theatre scene. As a charitable trust, all profits are reinvested into running the theatre and supporting future productions, workshops, classes and artistic programmes.
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1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand 2010, New Zealand
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