The Curious Savage

by John Patrick

Directed by
Rev. Norman L Johnson

The Curious Savage was performed in April 1991.

Cast of Characters

The Guests:

 FlorenceNancy J. Lackner
 HannibalRoy J. Ebersole
  Fairy MayKatrina V. VanExter-Clapsis
 JeffreyMichael N. Johnson
 Mrs. PaddyGeorgeann M. Johnson

The Savage Family:

 TitusRobert L. Panarella
 SamuelTony Lee Hansen
 Lily BelleLaurie Burke
 EthelMary Lee Artache
The Staff:
 Miss WilhelminaBarbara E. Johnson
 Dr. EmmettStephen J. Langley-Edwards

 

The Setting
The play takes place in 1950, when money was really worth something. The scene is the living room of the cloisters, a home for people with psychiatric problems. As the play opens, the patients are anxious to welcome a new member.

Act one:
 

Scene 1:

Night
 

Scene 2:

The next morning
Act two:
 

Scene 1:

That night, after dinner
 

Scene 2:

A few nights later
Act three:
 A few minutes later