Sandy Rustin — THE COTTAGE
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From Noel Coward to Mel Brooks, Sandy Rustin shares the comedic influences that she and her collaborators have channeled in shepherding The Cottage to Broadway. The discussion dives deep into the experience of watching directors and actors re-imagine the physical comedy on the page for the stage. Listen to discover how Sandy Rustin brings her acting background to the creation of each character she writes and what it's like to see her play land on Broadway after a decade of regional productions.
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