Lancaster Community Players sets ‘The Curious Savage’ auditions
LANCASTER, WIS–Lancaster Community Players (LCP) announces auditions for its spring show, “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick. The show is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 11-13, 2025, at the Grantland Theatre in Lancaster, Wis. Auditions will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, and Monday, Feb. 3, in the Senior Center of Lancaster City Hall. Rehearsals will be held Saturday mornings and Monday and Thursday evenings.
Director Eileen Dushek-Manthe said the theme is based on Mrs. Savage, who 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 stepchildren decided otherwise. She has foiled them though–she had the money put in negotiable securities. Hence, they have their stepmother committed to a care facility so she cannot continue freely spending her money (their inheritance). As we meet the other five residents of the care facility, 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 stepchildren through clever escapades that expose their greed. A doctor and staff person round out the cast of 11, which includes roles for six women and five men. The playwright asks that the residents of the care facility be played with warmth and dignity, not creating a caricature. Dushek-Manthe said, “That is some of what drew me to this show.”
All those interested in community theatre are invited to audition. Scripts are available for review at Schreiner Memorial Library, Lancaster. LCP also welcomes those who want to work behind the scenes. Contact Dushek-Manthe with questions at 608-345-5626 or if you are interested and cannot attend the scheduled audition times.