The Cottage Auditions

Name: The Cottage Auditions
Start: 2025-03-03T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-03T21:30:00-05:00
Location: 122 East Main Street, Owosso, MI

Schedule

Mon Mar 03 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

122 East Main Street, Owosso, MI | Owosso, MI

Auditions for Lebowsky’s April production of the fast-paced British farce “The Cottage” will be March 3 and 4 at the Lebowsky Center. Doors open at 6:30, with auditions beginning at 7pm.
Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, March 12. Show dates are April 25-27 and May 2-4.
Set in the English countryside in 1923, “The Cottage” by Sandy Rustin, revolves around romantic entanglements, betrayal, unexpected arrivals, and absurdly intertwined affairs, all taking place in a charming but secluded cottage. A hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny and romantic comedy, which was recently on Broadway.
This show will be directed by Sabrina Dahlgren, a Michigan-based professional stage actor and vocalist who has appeared in Lebowsky productions of Head Over Heels (Gynecia); and Anything Goes (Erma), as well as a handful of Holiday at Lebowsky performances.
Her most recent regional credits include Godspell (in a pool!) at Flint Repertory Theatre, Into the Woods and Little Shop of Horrors at Encore Musical Theatre Company, and Rent at The Dio.
“I am excited to bring my experience, knowledge, and love of theatre to the stage in a new and exciting way,” Sabrina said. “I am looking for actors with fantastic comedic timing and the ability to improv and have fun!”
Character Descriptions:
•Sylvia Van Kipness: A lovely and rash romantic. Sylvia is married to Clarke but is having an affair with his brother, Beau. She is imaginative and yearns for passionate love. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
•Beau: Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain. Beau is Sylvia's brother-in-law and lover. He is charming, confident, and embodies the archetype of a dashing gentleman. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
•Marjorie: Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, and a tad spicy. Marjorie is Beau's wife, who arrives at the cottage unexpectedly. She is practical yet harbors her own secrets. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
• Clarke: A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Clarke is Sylvia's husband and Beau's brother. He presents himself as respectable but is entangled in his own romantic escapades. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
•Dierdre: An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop. Dierdre is Beau's other lover, adding to the web of affairs. She is attractive but often oblivious to the complexities around her. Suggested age range: Late 20s to 30s.
•Richard: A murderous, yet gentle soul. Richard is Dierdre's husband, who has a tendency to eliminate his wife's lovers. Despite his violent actions, he maintains a gentle demeanor. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
Submit your audition application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel6WgdOcc_MDvu-O1x3bC6yWNU__28bQyuzq0YFYh0akHgpw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawH-Qa1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUYHso3uj2Ou4oIHl8oG_3UnJ-nniTdclPeNLloDJlrZGowqZt5Q0OjRYw_aem_0koB-59SaDmH4rbNp4HaLA
Please be prepared to read sides from the script. Standard British dialect should be adhered to.
A copy of the script can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aR6QuxwsKbGE4f6bjnkPq2S0AFsB90U8/view?usp=sharing
Please reach out to Director Sabrina Dahlgren at [email protected] with any questions.
Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts is committed to fostering a culture that reflects diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage all actors regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, body type, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status to audition.