The Curious Savage, by John Patrick, is about a recently widowed woman, Ethel Savage, whose step children don’t want her to use her inheritance for good works, so they commit her to an institution. Ethel becomes close to the unique individuals in the institution, who might just be more sane than her own step children. The Curious Savage is a comedy with a lovely message about the human spirit and choosing one’s identity. It is directed by Iowa City theatre veteran Gerry Roe.

Cast:

Fairy May – Elisabeth Ross
Jeff – Ben Singer
Hannibal – Monty
Mrs. Paddy – Meg Dobbs
Florence – Teresa Meeks-Mosley
Miss Willie – Roxy Running
Dr. Emmett – Mark Nidey
Lily Belle – Traci Gardner
Titus – John Crosheck
Samuel – Steve Polchert
Ethel – Linda Merritt