QUEENS THEATRE Proudly Presents: THE COTTAGE, Sex, Lies, and Telegrams; Written by SANDY RUSTIN, NOVEMBER 7-16, 2014

Queens Theatre (QT) is pleased to announce its production of Sandy Rustin’s THE COTTAGE, a romantic comedy directed by Adam Dannheisser (Rock of Ages, resident director/performer). THE COTTAGE, which returns to Queens after a successful run at the Astoria Performing Arts Center, will play a two week limited engagement at Queens Theatre (14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park). Performances begin Friday, November 7 and continue through Sunday, November 16. Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, Sundays at 3pm, with an additional matinee on Friday, November 14 at 2pm. Tickets are available at www.queenstheatre.org and range from $25-$42.

Press are invited to all performances.

THE COTTAGE is a rollicking farce in the style of Noel Coward. Set in the English countryside in 1923, this tale of sex, betrayal and, oh yes, love, unfolds when a beautiful British bird decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover’s wife. The true meanings of fate, identity and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this delightful—and potentially murderous—romantic comedy.

The production stars Daniel Bielinski* (Macbeth, Classic Stage Company), Maria Couch* (On the Levee, Lincoln Center), Michelle Federer*, Bailey Frankenberg, Jason Loughlin* (1st Nat’l Tour: War Horse), and Justin Packard*.

Scenic Design is by Stephen K. Dobay, Costume design by Ryan J. Moller and Lighting Design by Evan Roby. Janie Bullard is Sound Designer, Katie K. White is Props Designer, Deidre Works* is the Production Stage Manager. Publicity is by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.

THE COTTAGE opens on Friday, November 7, and performance continue through Sunday, November 16 on the following schedule:
Fridays at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m.
An additional matinee will be presented Friday, November 14 at 2p.m.

Tickets are $25-42, available online at www.queenstheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 718-760-0064. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Queens Theatre Box Office, Tuesday through Friday 12am to 6pm, and two hours before showtimes on weekends. (Senior discount available, $20 student rush tickets available day of, with valid i.d.).

PERFORMANCE VENUE
Queens Theatre
14 United Nations Avenue South
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368
FREE PARKING

Car: Queens Theatre is accessible by all major highways that traverse Queens and is minutes away from Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Westchester. And the best part? Parking is always FREE. http://queenstheatre.org/getting-theatre for directions
Subway: 7 train to the Mets-Willets Point station. Follow signs to LIRR/Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Free Shuttle Service runs one hour prior to curtain and stops outside Mets-Willets Point station.

Running Time: 95 minutes

Website: www.queenstheatre.org

Photos:bit.ly/CottagePhotos

*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.

SANDY RUSTIN (Playwright) is the Co-Creator (book & lyrics) of the hit Off-Broadway musical Rated P … for Parenthood, currently playing regionally and in development for TV with ABC Studios. Her scripted series, “Overbooked”, is in production with Nickelodeon’s new network, Nick Mom. Her comedy, Fireworks, recently won the Nor’Eastern Playwriting competition and is in development for TV. Sandy is Co-Artistic Director of Midtown Direct Rep and blogs at www.ratedpforparenthood.blogspot.com. As a performer, Sandy appears on stage and screen, and can regularly be seen at UCB in “Gravid Water” (“Best Improv Show,” Time Out NY). www.sandyrustin.com

ADAM DANNHEISSER (Director) is the Resident Director of Rock of Ages on Broadway as well as an original and current cast member. Other Broadway acting credits include: Cymbeline, Coast of Utopia, Twelfth Night, The Tempest, and Proof, as well as the national tour of Contact. He has also starred in several Off-Broadway and regional productions and directed several readings in New York and New Jersey. Adam holds his MFA from NYU’s Graduate Acting program.

About Queens Theatre:
Queens Theatre (QT) is the premier performing arts venue in Queens. QT’s mission is to provide quality and diverse live performances that are economically and geographically accessible to the 2.2 million residents of Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the nation, and the surrounding metropolitan region. To foster greater cultural awareness and appreciation, the Theatre presents and produces programs that reflect this diversity and feature international, national and local artists.

For media passes and interviews, please contact Press Agent: Katie Rosin 917-562-5670 or [email protected]

Listings Information:
Who: Queens Theatre
What: THE COTTAGE
Where: Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park
When: November 7 – November 16, 2014
How: www.queenstheatre.org

THE COTTAGE is a rollicking farce inspired by the works of Noel Coward. Set in the English countryside in 1923, the true meanings of fate, identity and marriage are challenged as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this hilarious—and potentially murderous—romantic comedy.