The Curious Savage by John Patrick
Directed by Danielle Barry
This sweet 1950 B’way comedy featured silent screen star Lillian Gish as Ethel Savage, who wants to use her vast inheritance to help others realize improbable dreams…reason enough for her 3 grown/greedy stepchildren to commit her to a sanatorium. The doctor, nurse and 5 delightfully wacky (fragile) guests welcome Ethel into their charming, eggshell world, eventually helping her break free of her stepchildren, thereby fulfilling Ethel’s dreams and their own.
Director Danielle Barry is seeking 5 male actors between ages 25 and 60 and 6 females actors between ages 20 and 70+. Additionally one boy between the ages of 5 and 7 is needed for non-speaking cameo role.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR AUDITIONERS: Read the play.
Readings will be from the script. Please provide a current resume.
WHERE: Somerset Valley Players, located at 689 Amwell Road Hillsborough just a few miles west of Route 206. "Yes, we are the little red schoolhouse!"
For directions go to http://www.svptheatre.org/directions.htm
WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, and Wednesday, September 1, from 6–9 PM
Callbacks will be Thursday, September 2, at 6 PM, if neccessary.
PERFORMANCE DATES: The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, October 29–November 14.
For information please e-mail curious_savage@svptheatre.org or call 908.369.7469.
