THE CURIOUS SAVAGE

By John Patrick

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Audition Dates:

November 2nd at 3pm & November 3rd at 7pm at The Kathryn Randolph Theater 

 

Performances:

January 24-26, January 31- February 2

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This production is directed by Teri Sturdyvin

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The audition will consist of reading from sides (portions of the script).

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Red Mask Players will hold open auditions for "The Curious Savage" by John Patrick. All are welcome and newcomers are encouraged!

This play is a charming, comedy that has become a classic in community theater. Lots of good parts in this show!

Synopsis of the Play:
Mrs. Savage is a rich widow who has been committed to The Cloisters, a sanitarium, by her stepchildren in an attempt to gain control of her fortune. At the Cloisters, she finds happiness with the quirky, damaged residents. Mrs. Savage leads her stepchildren on a merry treasure hunt and with the help of her new friends, is enabled to carry out her plans to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams.

Roles:

The Guests:
Florence- a young mother, gentle, eager to please
Hannibal- former statistician, aspiring violinist, plump,cherubic
Fairy May - early twenties, beautiful, pale, slender, a happy nature. Severe hair, boring dress, glasses. Prone to fanciful invention.
Jeffrey - mid-twenties, handsome, has a "scarred" face
Mrs. Paddy - a dumpy middle-aged woman of awesome ferocity, Will only recite the things she hates.

The Family:
Ethel Savage - at least 60 but difficult to guess her age, appears fragile, has dyed her hair blue, youthful in dress, has a constant half-smile,
Titus - a Senator, well-dressed, cold, humorless, direct
Samuel - Judge, short, undistinguished
Lily Belle - willowy, chic, brittle, self-assured, approaching 40

The Staff:
Miss Wilhelmina - mid-twenties, efficient, attractive
Dr. Emmett - typical doctor, caring, sense of humor