Theatre Casting Call for "The Curious Savage"

An elegant woman with a gentle disposition and a sweet smile. She lost her son at an early age and has never emotionally recovered, so she carries a doll around named John Thomas, who she treats as her son.

Handsome young man with the dignity of a much older man. He is a war veteran, and is convinced that his face is badly scarred, even though his scars are strictly mental. He is an accomplished piano player, but he keeps this secret to himself and never plays.

Young woman in her early 20’s. She has a happy, cheerful nature, however, she is a perpetual liar and she is terrified of the outside world. She desperately seeks love and approval from others.

A sweet, kind man in his 30’s. He is a former statistician and loves mathematics. He is quite proud of his talents as a violin player, even though he only knows two chords. He, like the other guests, is frightened of the world outside.

A middle-aged woman with extreme ferocity. She refuses to speak to anyone, and she is constantly turning off the lights because she hates electricity, amongst other things. Her only entertainment comes from painting seascapes.

60-70 y.o. A wealthy older woman in her 60’s with a youthful, mischievous spirit. She is a widow with three adult stepchildren: Lily Belle, Titus, and Samuel Savage, all of whom are after her fortune. She is clever, quick, and imaginative.

Mrs. Savage’s stepdaughter. She is chic, impatient, and self- assured, and she and Ethel do not get along. She has been married six times, and is extremely driven by money.

Senator Savage is a well-dressed businessman of conservative taste. He is humorless and direct, and is driven by his political power and wealth. He and Ethel are not close.

The youngest Savage child. He is an undistinguished man who works as a Judge. His siblings constantly overshadow him, and his rulings in court are usually overturned.

An efficient young woman of 24. She works as a caregiver at the home so that she can secretly be close to her husband, Jeffrey, who does not remember that they were married before the war. She is kind and loving, with incredible integrity.

A kind, young doctor that treats his patient with genuine care and respect. He is highly professional, and does not get caught up in financial nor political affairs. His patients’ health and safety are his top priority.