
The Red Barn Summer Theatre is set to premiere its rendition of “The Cottage” by Sandy Rustin, a side-splitting farce that follows three couples as they navigate tumultuous affairs, familial rivalries and secrets within their beloved cottage owned by the mother of two of the leading men tonight, Wednesday, June 25.
“The Cottage” will kick off showtimes tonight at 7:30 p.m. with shows continuing Thursday, June 26, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on June 29. The show moves into its second week on Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m. with no show set for Friday, July 4. The show picks back up Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. and rounds out with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on July 6. Tickets may be purchased online at redbarntheatre.net/tickets or by contacting the box office before the show. Tickets are $25 for adults or $15 for students.
“The Cottage” closed on Broadway in 2023, and the Red Barn stands as the first venue to offer the show in the Midwest where laughter is expected to fill the rafters of the Barn. “The Cottage” portrays the story of Sylvia and Beau, who leave their spouses once a year for a romantic rendezvous in an English country cottage owned by Beau’s mother. While Sylvia dreams of a life together with Beau, he does not share the romantic attraction that she possesses, causing complications to arise as deception continues to compound as secrets are revealed.
When both Sylvia’s and Beau’s spouses arrive unexpectedly at the cottage, at least for Beau, humor ensues as secrets are revealed, relationships are challenged and new, insightful wisdom is shared by an unlikely source. The show is packed with hilarious twists, bold physical comedy and a conclusion that will prove satisfying to all audiences. With audience interaction thrown into the midst, “The Cottage” will keep audience members on their toes as they realize that anything can happen within the cottage.
Red Barn Artistic Director Michael Taylor will take the stage as Beau alongside Chicago-based actress Katherine Abel as Sylvia. Kiara Wood portrays Marjorie, Beau’s wife, Kody Horrocks returns to the stage to play Dierdre, Ben Brickner will play Richard and Matthew Reich portrays Clarke, Sylvia’s husband.
“The Cottage” has been directed by Red Barn veteran Luke McLaughlin, the Associate Artistic Director. For the opening night performance tonight, Wednesday, June 25, NHK Seating of America will feature Frankfort native Gibson Wells on the Heather’s Flowers Music Stage outside of the Red Barn venue. Gibson will perform from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., and the Cellar will offer adult refreshments during his set. The Pump will also offer cold drinks and a variety of snacks, including Zachary’s Candy and Glover’s Ice Cream that have been added this year.
“The Cottage” will kick off showtimes tonight, Wednesday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. with shows continuing Thursday, June 26, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on June 29. The show moves into its second week on Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3 at 7 p.m. with no show set for Friday, July 4. The show picks back up Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. and rounds out with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on July 6. Tickets may be purchased online at redbarntheatre.net/tickets or by contacting the box office before the show. Tickets are $25 for adults or $15 for students.
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