UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS
Spring THEATRE PRODUCTION: The Curious Savage
April 4-5 | 6:30 p.m.
APril 6 | 2 p.m.
Davis Hall Little Theater
The Theatre Arts Program invites you to join the witty, sentimental world of The Curious Savage. This comedy by John Patrick was first produced in 1950 and has been a favorite of audiences and actors ever since for its clever dialogue, charming characters, and refreshing perspective on society. The Broadway production featured Lilian Gish in the title role of Ethyl Savage, an eccentric widow who is dedicated to honoring her husband’s legacy by giving away his fortune to “people who want to live their foolish dreams.” Her wealthy, corrupt stepchildren: a judge, a politician, and a celebrity socialite, have decided to commit Mrs. Savage to a private mental health care facility, hoping to inherit the money directly. While at “The Cloisters,” Mrs. Savage meets other patients, whose friendship and kindness make it perfectly clear that it is the world outside that has gone mad.
All roles in this production will be performed by students enrolled at USAO, including several majoring in Art, Music, Biology, Psychology, and Communication, in addition to those earning their degree in Theatre Arts. The play will be directed and designed by Katie Davis, MFA, Professor of Theatre.
There is no charge for currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, or USAO alumni. General Admission seats are by a suggested donation and available only at the door on the dates of performance. The box office opens 30 minutes before Curtain. For more information call Katie Davis, Coordinator of the Theatre Arts Program for the School of Visual and Performing Arts at (405) 574-1310.