Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband, and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it. These latter, knowing that the widow's wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of it, commit her to a "sanatorium" hoping to "bring her to her senses." But Mrs. Savage is determined to establish a fund to help others realize their hopes and dreams. In the sanatorium she meets various social misfits, men and women who just cannot adjust themselves to life, people who need the help Mrs. Savage can provide. In getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them, and plans to spend the rest of her life as one of them. But when the doctor tells her there is no reason why she should remain, she hesitates to go out into a hard world where people seem ready to do anything for money. The self-seeking stepchildren are driven to distraction by their vain efforts to browbeat Mrs. Savage, but she preserves her equanimity and leads them on a merry chase. At last her friends conspire to get rid of her stepchildren, and through their simple belief in the justice of her cause, they enable Mrs. Savage to carry out her plans.

Dates:

auditions: September 10, 2007 7:30 PM

September 12, 2007 7:30 PM

performance: November 30, 2007 8:00 PM

December 01, 2007 8:00 PM

December 02, 2007 2:00 PM

December 07, 2007 8:00 PM

December 08, 2007 8:00 PM

December 09, 2007 2:00 PM

December 13, 2007 8:00 PM

December 14, 2007 8:00 PM

December 15, 2007 8:00 PM

Audition information:
Auditions for The Curious Savage will be held at Footlighters Theater in Berwyn on September 10th and 12th at 7:30 PM. This touching comedy features a cast of 11 (6 F and 5M). The roles are flexible age-wise with characters in their 20's up to Ethel Savage, the lead, who should have a stage appearance of at least late 50's to whatever. Since each character is unique, there is also great latitude in casting with respect to body type and ethnicity. Auditions will consist of readings from the script and some improv - no prepared monologues needed. Scripts are available for advance perusal by calling director Hal Holzer at 610-495-8583. The show opens Nov. 30th for three weeks and rehearsals start Sept. 17th on Sun., Mon., and Wed.