The Curious Savage
by StageCenter Community Theatre
Feb. 23 - Feb. 24
Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars and hopes to use it for something meaningful—despite her selfish stepchildren’s attempts to take control of it. When they realize they can’t touch the money, they have her committed to a sanatorium to "bring her to her senses." Inside, Mrs. Savage meets a group of quirky, gentle misfits who’ve been misunderstood by the outside world. Through their kindness and honesty, she finds purpose, friendship, and a place where she truly feels at home.
Auditions
February 23 & 24, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Performances
April 16 - May 2, 2026
No previous experience necessary.
Auditions consist of cold reading from the script.
For more information see https://www.stagecenter.net/auditions-guide.html
11 characters (6 female, 5 male, though some roles can be flexible)
Cast of Characters
The Residents ("The Guests" at The Cloisters)
Ethel P. Savage: The protagonist, an eccentric, wealthy widow committed to a sanitarium by her stepchildren.
Florence Williams: A gentle woman in her 20s-30s who acts as the leader of the guests and carries a doll she treats as her son, John Thomas.
Fairy May: A young woman, bubbly and innocent, who is a habitual liar and terrified of the outside world.
Hannibal: A gentle, middle-aged former statistician who loves music and mathematics.
Jeffrey: A handsome, young war veteran who believes he is badly scarred, though his wounds are mental.
Mrs. Paddy: A middle-aged woman who has stopped talking and exclusively paints, showing immense hostility toward electricity.
The Staff
Dr. Emmett: The calm, professional doctor at The Cloisters.
Miss Willie: The compassionate, understanding nurse.
The Stepchildren (The "Villains")
Titus Savage: The eldest, a pompous senator.
Lily Belle Savage: A stuck-up, vain, and manipulative woman.
Samuel Savage: The youngest, a judge, and an awkward follower of his siblings.
Plot Structure
Act I: Introduces the residents of "The Cloisters" sanitarium and the arrival of the wealthy, eccentric Ethel Savage. We learn she has hidden her fortune to stop her stepchildren from wasting it on "foolish dreams".
Act II: The stepchildren attempt to force Ethel to reveal the money's location, leading to a series of comedic, failed, and humiliating attempts.
Act III: After the money is thought to be lost or destroyed in a fire, it is revealed that Miss Willie has it, and it is safely returned to Mrs. Savage. Mrs. Savage realizes she has found true friendship and kindness among the residents and decides to stay, but ultimately understands she belongs in the outside world.
No previous experience necessary!
Auditions consist of cold reading from the script.
