The Curious Savage
by John Patrick
April 11, 12, 13, 2025
Directed by Eileen Dushek-Manthe
Produced by Michael Walter
Mrs. Savage has always been curious in life, she just didn’t get a chance to experience everything she wanted to do. Her deceased husband left her 10 million dollars, and Mrs. Savage decided it was time to make her own and others’ dreams come true–until her three adult children decided otherwise. She has foiled them though–she had the money put in negotiable securities. Hence, they have their mother committed to a care facility so she cannot continue freely spending her money (their inheritance). As we meet the other five residents of The Cloisters, Mrs. Savage sees what each offers to herself and others. They quickly become connected, and the group demonstrates their loyalty as Mrs. Savage leads her children through clever escapades that expose their greed. Dr. Emmett and Miss Willie run The Cloisters, caring for the residents and helping Mrs. Savage discover her true value. Author John Patrick mixes humor, compassion, and wit to keep audiences guessing what happened to the money and what will happen to Mrs. Savage.
Cast:
Mrs. Ethel Savage – Andrea Washa
Lily Belle – Summer Cohen
Titus – Michael Harding
Samantha – Sarah Imhoff
Dr. Walter Emmett – Joel Ingebritsen
Miss Wilhelmina – Ann Savides Dolan
Fairy May – Lisa Nicolai
Florence – Sally Harper
Hannibal – Mike Steffel
Mrs. Paddy – Joanne Pereira
Jeffrey – Bill Haskins