The Curious Savage
The Curious Savage
by John Patrick
directed by Bill Murray
Underwriting available
Performances
April 16 - May 2
Auditions
February 23 & 24
Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars and hopes to use it for something meaningful—despite her selfish stepchildren’s attempts to take control of it. When they realize they can’t touch the money, they have her committed to a sanatorium to "bring her to her senses." Inside, Mrs. Savage meets a group of quirky, gentle misfits who’ve been misunderstood by the outside world. Through their kindness and honesty, she finds purpose, friendship, and a place where she truly feels at home.
by John Patrick
directed by Bill Murray
Underwriting available
Performances
April 16 - May 2
Auditions
February 23 & 24
Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars and hopes to use it for something meaningful—despite her selfish stepchildren’s attempts to take control of it. When they realize they can’t touch the money, they have her committed to a sanatorium to "bring her to her senses." Inside, Mrs. Savage meets a group of quirky, gentle misfits who’ve been misunderstood by the outside world. Through their kindness and honesty, she finds purpose, friendship, and a place where she truly feels at home.
The Characters
The Curious Savage
CAST OF CHARACTERS
The Guests
Florence: An elegant woman in her 20s-30s, with a gentle disposition and a sweet smile. She lost her son at an early age and has never emotionally recovered, so she carries a doll around named John Thomas, whom she treats as her son.
Jeffrey: Handsome young man in his 20s-30s, with the dignity of a much older man. He is a war veteran and is convinced that his face is badly scarred, even though his scars are strictly mental. He is an accomplished piano player, but he keeps this secret to himself and never plays.
Fairy May: Young woman in her early 20s. She has a happy, cheerful nature; however, she is a perpetual liar, and she is terrified of the outside world. She desperately seeks love and approval from others.
Hannibal: A sweet, kind middle-aged man. He is a former statistician and loves mathematics. He is quite proud of his talents as a violin player, even though he only knows two chords. He, like the other guests, is frightened of the world outside.
Mrs. Paddy: A middle-aged woman with extreme ferocity. She refuses to speak to anyone, and she constantly turns off the lights because she hates electricity, among other things. Her only entertainment comes from painting seascapes.
The Family
Ethel Savage: A wealthy older woman in her 50s - 60s with a youthful, mischievous spirit. She is a widow with three adult stepchildren: Lily Belle, Titus, and Samuel Savage, all of whom are after her fortune. She is clever, quick, and imaginative.
Lily Belle Savage: Mrs. Savage’s middle-aged stepdaughter. She is chic, impatient, and self-assured, and she and Ethel do not get along. She has been married six times and is extremely driven by money.
Titus Savage: Senator Savage is a well-dressed businessman of conservative taste. He is humorless and direct and is driven by his political power and wealth. He and Ethel are not close.
Samuel Savage: The youngest Savage child. He is an undistinguished man who works as a Judge. His siblings constantly overshadow him, and his rulings in court are usually overturned.
The Staff
Miss Willie: An efficient young woman in her 20s - 30s. She works as a caregiver at the home so that she can secretly be close to her husband, Jeffrey, who does not remember that they were married before the war. She is kind and loving, with incredible integrity.
Dr. Emmett: A kind, older doctor who treats his patients with genuine care and respect. He is highly professional and does not get caught up in financial or political affairs. His patients’ health and safety are his top priority.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
The Guests
Florence: An elegant woman in her 20s-30s, with a gentle disposition and a sweet smile. She lost her son at an early age and has never emotionally recovered, so she carries a doll around named John Thomas, whom she treats as her son.
Jeffrey: Handsome young man in his 20s-30s, with the dignity of a much older man. He is a war veteran and is convinced that his face is badly scarred, even though his scars are strictly mental. He is an accomplished piano player, but he keeps this secret to himself and never plays.
Fairy May: Young woman in her early 20s. She has a happy, cheerful nature; however, she is a perpetual liar, and she is terrified of the outside world. She desperately seeks love and approval from others.
Hannibal: A sweet, kind middle-aged man. He is a former statistician and loves mathematics. He is quite proud of his talents as a violin player, even though he only knows two chords. He, like the other guests, is frightened of the world outside.
Mrs. Paddy: A middle-aged woman with extreme ferocity. She refuses to speak to anyone, and she constantly turns off the lights because she hates electricity, among other things. Her only entertainment comes from painting seascapes.
The Family
Ethel Savage: A wealthy older woman in her 50s - 60s with a youthful, mischievous spirit. She is a widow with three adult stepchildren: Lily Belle, Titus, and Samuel Savage, all of whom are after her fortune. She is clever, quick, and imaginative.
Lily Belle Savage: Mrs. Savage’s middle-aged stepdaughter. She is chic, impatient, and self-assured, and she and Ethel do not get along. She has been married six times and is extremely driven by money.
Titus Savage: Senator Savage is a well-dressed businessman of conservative taste. He is humorless and direct and is driven by his political power and wealth. He and Ethel are not close.
Samuel Savage: The youngest Savage child. He is an undistinguished man who works as a Judge. His siblings constantly overshadow him, and his rulings in court are usually overturned.
The Staff
Miss Willie: An efficient young woman in her 20s - 30s. She works as a caregiver at the home so that she can secretly be close to her husband, Jeffrey, who does not remember that they were married before the war. She is kind and loving, with incredible integrity.
Dr. Emmett: A kind, older doctor who treats his patients with genuine care and respect. He is highly professional and does not get caught up in financial or political affairs. His patients’ health and safety are his top priority.
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