THE COTTAGE by Sandy Rustin
Hartford Stage | January-February 2026
It is 1923 in a charming cottage in the English countryside. Sylvia is certain that she married the wrong man and has sent telegrams to that effect to both her husband and her lover’s wife. That brazen decision sets off a cavalcade of arrivals, surprises, and laughs. What follows is a fast-moving, unpredictable, and — potentially murderous — romp.
Scenic Design
Tim Mackabee
Lighting Design
Evan C. Anderson
Sound Design
Nathan A. Roberts & Charles Coes
Costume Design
Hunter Kaczorowski
Wig & Hair Design
Tommy Kurzman
Fight Director & Intimacy Coordinator
Michael Rossmy
w. Mary Cavett,
Craig Wesley Divino
Matthew J. Harris,
Jetta Juriansz,
Kate MacCluggage,
& Jordan Sobel.
PRESS + PROMO
“Under the capable direction of Zoë Golub-Sass, the play has more depth of character and tension while not sacrificing its humor with the support of an excellent ensemble cast.” -Tim Leininger, CT Critics Circle
“It is rife with social stereotypes but begins upending them almost immediately, offering endless surprises.” -The Hartford Courant
This type of comedy goes full throttle with sight gags, jokes, and lowbrow clowning around. This becomes infectious for theatregoers…” -Fred Sokol, CT Critics Circle
“All of the hilarity and shenanigans are skillfully harnessed by Director Zoë Golub-Sass…The rhythm of the play and the pacing are critical, and Ms. Golub-Sass adeptly guides the action, the physical comedy, and silliness with flawless aplomb.” -Stuart Brown, CT Critics Circle