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Shine Theater presents the entertaining comedy, “The Curious Savage,” written by John Patrick, is the story of an elderly widow, Mrs. Savage, whose husband left her $10 million dollars. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people who wish to pursue their dreams, but her stepchildren strongly object.This show will be directed by Debbie Waltman. She may be reached for questions by email at [email protected] or via the Shine Theater facebook page.
Auditioners will read excerpts from the script and may be asked to return for callbacks (tba)
Auditioners should be prepared to provide your own costumes (if cast)
SHOW DATES: FEBRUARY 14-16 AND 20-23, 2025.
PERFORMANCE VENUE IS MARY C. OKEEFE IN OCEAN SPRINGS. MS
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS VIA THIS LINK:
https://us.cast98.com/shows/the-curious-savage-2025-shine-theatre
CHARACTERS:
Florence Williams: (20s-40s) The elegant “mother” of The Cloisters, she believes she has a five-year-old son named John Thomas; in fact, John Thomas is a doll. During Mrs. Savage’s stay at The Cloisters, Florence believes that John Thomas has the measles.
Fairy May: (early 20s) Fairy is a compulsive liar who is obsessed with having others love her. She is unkempt throughout the play, but believes herself to be stunningly beautiful. She is also very childlike, behaving and speaking in the tone of a six year old.
Jeffrey: (20s-30s) Once a military pilot, Jeff was shot down in the war, surviving a crash that killed all his men. He now believes that he has a scar on his face, which he constantly hides from others. He plays the piano, but is too shy to do so around other people. He is also married to Miss Willie, but does not remember that he is. Miss Willie works at the Cloisters in the hopes that one day Jeffrey will remember her.
Hannibal: (20s-40s) Hannibal, once a statistician, was fired and replaced by an electronic calculator. He has then taken up the violin, which he wrongly believes he can play beautifully.
Mrs. Paddy: (40s-50s) Mrs. Paddy paints with the quality of Hannibal’s violin playing. She paints only seascapes, which strikes Hannibal as “odd, because she’s never seen the ocean.” The other patients say that Mrs. Paddy stopped talking when her husband told her to “shut up” one day, and she hasn’t spoken since. She only speaks to announce what she hates. She hates “everything in the world.” She has given up electricity for Lent and turns off all the lights multiple times throughout the play, causing mayhem.
The Savages
Titus (18+): Sent so many threatening letters that he is listed by Western Union as a “tangible asset,” Titus is the least popular senator in congress. He is sober, humorless, and direct.
Lily Belle (18+): Lily Belle was once married to a Slovak prince, and has remarried five times since then. A celebrity heiress, she is arrogant, chic, and self-assured.
Samuel (18+) : Samuel has the distinction of being the judge with the most overturned decisions in the U.S. He walks in the shadows of his siblings, offering a short comment every once in a while, only to be shot down by his siblings.
Mrs. Ethel P. Savage (40s-80s): Ethel is a crafty but kindhearted woman with a shifted viewpoint of humanity. The events of the play are centered around her and her decision to hide the money which she has inherited from her late husband in an attempt to make her children look on others with more kindness. She dislikes her stepchildren, but learns to love the residents of The Cloisters.
The Staff
Dr. Emmett (any): The staff doctor for this wing of The Cloisters, Dr. Emmett is kind, warmhearted, and he works hard to help his patients.
Miss “Willie” Wilhelmina (20s-30s): Miss Willie is an administrative assistant and nurse. She is married to Jeff, but pretends not to be because he doesn’t remember her. He is the reason she is working here, but she is nonetheless extremely kind and understanding towards all the residents of The Cloisters. Though exceedingly kind to Jeff.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center, 1600 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-3828, United States,Ocean Springs, Mississippi
