THE COTTAGE at Red Barn Summer Theatre

The Red Barn Summer Theatre will premiere “The Cottage,” a side-splitting farce by Sandy

Rustin on Wednesday, June 25th  at 7:30 p.m.  The show will run from Wednesday through

Sunday for two weeks. The Cottage closed on Broadway in 2023, and the Red Barn is  

excited to be the first venue to offer this show in the Midwest.   “The Cottage” is the story of

Sylvia and Beau, who once a year leave their respective spouses for a romantic

rendezvous in an English country cottage.  While Sylvia dreams of a life together, Beau is

not as enthusiastic about the idea.  Complications arise, and the deception is compounded as both Sylvia’s and Beau’s spouses arrive unexpectedly

at the cottage. This uproariously funny show is packed with hilarious twists, bold physical comedy, and a joyful ending for everyone.  Red Barn Artistic

Director Michael Taylor will portray Beau,; while Chicage-based actor Katherine Abel will play Sylvia.  Kiara Wood will play  Marjorie, Deidre is played

by Kody Horrocks , Ben Brickner will play Richard, and Matthew Reich plays Clarke. The Cottage is directed by Luke McLaughlin, Red Barn Associate

Artistic Director.  For the ‘Opening Night’ performance, NHK Seating of America will feature Frankfort native Gibson Heather’s Flowers Music Stage

Gibson will perform from 6:15 to 7:15, and the Cellar will be offering adult refreshments during that time.  The Pump  will also be offering cold drinks

and a variety of snacks.  New this year Zachary‘s Candy and  Glover’s Ice Cream have been added.  The Red Barn’s  production of “The Cottage” is

sponsored by Zachary Confections of Frankfort. Tickets are available online at redbarntheatre.net, by calling the Box  Office on Wednesday through

Saturday from 5 pm-9 pm, or by visiting the Box Office in person during those hours. The Red Barn Summer Theatre was founded by Martin and 

Carol Ann Henderson in 1968.                         

Authors

• Sandy Rustin