The Curious Savage

By John Patrick,
Directed by Joseph Montano

THE STORY:

The Curious Savage tells the tale of Ethel Savage, an elderly widow who inherits $10 million from her late husband. She plans to donate the entire sum to individuals pursuing their ‘foolish dreams,’ much to the dismay of her stepchildren. To stop her from squandering their family fortune and tarnishing their legacy, they have her committed to a sanatorium called The Cloisters. There, among the kind-hearted residents, she discovers her true family. This heartwarming comedy contrasts the kindness and loyalty of psychiatric patients with the greed and hostility of so-called ‘normal people.’

SEEKING:

ETHEL SAVAGE (Mature Female) A resident at the Cloisters sanatorium, Ethel is perfectly sane. She is a witty and kind-hearted individual who struggles to connect with her own family but quickly bonds with the other guests at the Cloisters. She has a unique perspective on humanity and is dedicated to helping others achieve their “lifelong, foolish dreams”.

FAIRY MAY (Young Adult Female) A resident at the Cloisters sanatorium, she is quite ordinary in appearance but she imagines herself to be exceptionally beautiful. She struggles to separate reality from her fantasies and frequently fabricates stories. Despite this, she can be very kind-hearted. She exhibits a highly childlike demeanor, speaking with the tone and vocabulary of a young child.

FLORENCE WLLIAMS (Mature Female) Serves as a maternal figure for the residents at the Cloisters sanatorium, she believes she has a young son although her infant son passed away long ago. Instead, she carries a doll, convinced that it has the measles.

HANNIBAL (Adult Male) A resident at the Cloisters sanatorium, formerly a statistician, he lost his job to a computer as technology advanced. Despite his poor violin skills, he considers himself to be a highly talented musician.

MRS PADDY (Mature Adult Female) A resident at the Cloisters sanatorium, she is almost entirely silent, only speaking to list the things she hates. She paints watercolor seascapes and believes she is very talented. 

DR EMMETT (Mature Adult Male)The chief physician at the Cloisters sanatorium, he is deeply committed to his patients’ well-being and works tirelessly to ensure the Cloisters remain a safe haven for their treatment. Known for his kindness and understanding, Dr. Emmett stands up to the Savage children to protect their stepmother, Ethel, from harm after they wrongfully commit her.

JEFFREY (Young Adult Male) A resident at the Cloisters sanatorium, he is a handsome young man possessing the dignity of someone much older. He survived a plane crash during the war, but now believes he has a large scar on his face, which he hides from everyone but in reality, his face is unscarred. Jeffrey was once a professional musician but is now too shy to play in front of others.

MISS WILLIE (Young Adult Female) A compassionate staff nurse at the Cloisters sanatorium, she is known for her kindness and warmth towards all the patients at the Cloisters. 

TITUS (Young Adult Male) The eldest stepchild of Mrs. Savage. Like his siblings, he is exceedingly greedy and not particularly intelligent. Titus’s greed for his stepmother’s money leads to his growing frustration with her throughout the play.

LILY BELLE (Young Adult Female) The middle Savage child, like her two brothers, she is exceedingly greedy and not very intelligent. She is arrogant, rude, and highly concerned with others’ opinions. 

SAMUEL (Young Adult Male) The youngest of the Savage children, he is exceedingly greedy and not very intelligent. Often overshadowed by his siblings, he is surprised when he finds opportunities to speak out.

All roles are open and all ethnicities & gender identities are encouraged to audition. More extensive character breakdowns can be found at here.

AUDITION DATES:

Friday, September 6 @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, September 7 @ 2 PM

WHERE:

Grace Hall, 116 City Island Avenue, Bronx 

WHAT TO PREPARE:

Auditions will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary, no monologue is required, and sides will be provided. Please bring a headshot/resume if available, but it is not required if you do not have one.

Inquiries: [email protected]

SHOW DATES & TIMES:

Friday, November 8 @ 8 pm

Saturday, November 9 @ 8 pm

Sunday, November 10 @ 3 pm

Friday, November 15 @ 8 pm

Saturday, November 16 @ 8 pm

Sunday, November 17 @ 3 pm