THE COTTAGE by Sandy Rustin
Directed by Alex Lucchesi
Audition Dates: Sunday, February 8 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and on Tuesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Perusal Scripts: Available at both the Sturgis Library and the Hyannis Public Library.
Production Dates: May 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2026
Actors will be asked to read from the script. Casting Available for 3 Males and 3 Females All roles use British accents ranging from proper to working class. Age ranges for all roles 20's - 40's. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Character descriptions may be viewed here.
From the playwright that took CLUE from screen to stage, THE COTTAGE is an outrageously roaring 20's romp that will have you laughing from start to finish. Set in an English country cottage, a woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband—and her lover's wife. As secrets unravel and passions collide, the meaning of love, identity, and marriage are all thrown into question, and served in a way only the British can serve it: with tea. With shocking plot twists, scandalous reveals, and razor-sharp humor, THE COTTAGE
is a deliciously funny hit comedy where no one’s secrets are safe.
ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT) by Patrick Hamilton
Directed by James F. Ring
The stellar cast includes Kelly Rowen Kean as Bella Manningham, Ian Rubinstein as Jack Manningham, Megan Owens as Nancy,
Miranda Daniloff Mancusi as Elizabeth, and Larry Lickteig as Inspector Rough.
Opening Thurs., March 12 at 7:30 PM - March 29, 2026
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM; Sunday Matinees at 2:30 PM
Tickets: $30 / $28 for Seniors 65+ and Students
Tickets may be reserved by calling the Box Office at 508-362-6333 or purchased online by clicking the button below (a small service fee will be charged).
Murder and mystery loom in the air in Patrick Hamilton’s classic Victorian thriller, ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT). Mysterious things have been happening in the Manningham household: items go missing, their dog is injured, and Mrs. Manningham hears footsteps coming from the locked, uninhabited top floor. She fears that she is going mad–that is certainly what Mr. Manningham believes.
Although written in 1939 and set in 1880, the themes of emotional, physical and probably sexual abuse within a marriage are relatable to many people today. If you have ever felt like someone was “GASLIGHTING” you – this is the play the phrase comes from.
'Angel Street (Gaslight)' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.ConcordTheatricals.com
Our History
Established in 1922, the Barnstable Comedy Club is the oldest continually operating community theater on Cape Cod and one of the oldest in America.
In 1899, Barnstable Village residents proposed a venue for community events and in August of 1912, the completion of the Barnstable Village Hall was celebrated with a gala opening and public dedication attended by many notables, including noted author Joseph Lincoln and US Ambassador to France Robert Bacon. The owners of the new building, the Barnstable Woman’s Club, followed through with their intention that it be used by the community and over the years it was the location for elections, Boy and Girl Scout activities, concerts, dances, suppers, card parties, basketball games and lectures. It was also used as a recreation center for the village children before a new elementary school was built. In addition to these community activities, plays were presented by a theater group who were meeting nearby at the Old Barnstable Inn.
In 1922 the theater group presented Lady Windemere’s Fan, with the name Barnstable Comedy Club printed on the tickets for the first time. Reserved seats for this inaugural production were 75 cents, including the newly required federal war tax.
In 1961, the Barnstable Comedy Club theater group purchased the Village Hall from the Barnstable Woman’s Club. To honor the original owner’s request, the building continues to be known as the Village Hall and remains a village institution. After the purchase of the hall, the theater group incorporated and in 1975 was granted the status of a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
During the past one hundred years, the BCC has mounted 284 productions including: Our Town, Caine Mutiny, Death of a Salesman, The King and I, Carousel, The Lion in Winter, Private Lives, Grease, Calendar Girls, Mister Roberts and Anything Goes. The theater is known for its dedication to classic theater, with entertaining, diverse and humorous offerings chosen each year for the annual season of fall, winter and spring performances.
Open auditions are held for each play and draw from a wide community of people from many backgrounds – from talented youngsters to retired people with skills in many fields to people who just share a love for the theater. In addition to community participation, the theater was home to renowned author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. and to the leading American authority on ethnic dance, Russell Meriwether Hughes, known as La Meri, the “undisputed queen of ethnic dance”.
The BCC continues to hold to our tradition of high standards, to produce plays that are varied in theme, thoroughly rehearsed, and artistically staged. BCC also continues our tradition of being an all-volunteer organization.
Volunteer
Whatever your talent or preference, we have a place for you!
Box Office
Training necessary, and you get to see the show for FREE!
Hospitality
Smiling faces needed to pass out Playbills and help at the concession stand, and you get to see the show for FREE!
All Production Team Members
Help work on sets, costumes, props, backstage, lighting and sound, and you get to see the show for FREE!
Volunteers provide vital support for the Barnstable Comedy Club. Our volunteers assist with the multitude of tasks required to bring a production to life. Every scene, every line, every emotion on stage is backed by this group of amazing volunteers. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real world knowledge of theater operations as well as donate valuable time to the local theater community. And besides all of that, you’ll get to work with a great group of people and have a lot of fun!
If interested, please email us today at barnstablecomedyclub@gmail.com
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
The Barnstable Comedy Club is an all-volunteer driven community theater, MA 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization. As such, we see the true value and the critical role that diversity plays in helping our theatre and community thrive. We are determined to foster an environment that respects and promotes the value of diversity. The BCC believes in the transformative power of the arts to enrich lives and revitalize communities. We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who participates in our programming feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability. While this is not an end-all statement and will constantly evolve as we, as an organization, continue to learn and grow, this is a starting point for forming actions that will encourage equity and make an impact.