PCA Presents “The Curious Savage” – a Comedy About Family, Money, and Greed 11/1/10
DOVER, NH — Portsmouth Christian Academy’s Theatre presents “The Curious Savage” Friday Nov. 12, 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Written by Pulitzer-winning playwright John Patrick and directed by Grace Thorsen, “The Curious Savage” is a light, funny, satirical play that serves as a gentle reminder to stop and think about more fanciful things like hopes and dreams.
The eccentric Ethel Savage is committed to an “institution” by her greedy stepchildren, in the hopes of taking her fortune that was meant to help others realize their dreams. There she meets a variety of hilarious social misfits, all needing exactly the kind of help Mrs. Savage can provide and who eventually appear to be more sane than those outside the walls of the institution. This heartwarming story that reminds us to fearlessly follow our dreams, what havoc greed can play on our lives, and what it means to be a true family.
This comedy will be held at the gymnasium stage at Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover, 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. Directions to the school can be found on its website, www.pcaschool.org. Tickets are available at the gym door for $8 per adult and $6 per student/staff. For more information, please call 603.742.3617.
Mrs. Savage drives the selfish stepchildren to distraction as she leads them on a merry chase. Portsmouth Christian Academy’s Theatre presents “The Curious Savage” Friday Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stepchildren shown standing, left to right, are played by Rachel Mynczywor, Grace Ayer, and Jake Pottle. Seated is Katii Capern who plays Mrs. Savage.
The sanatorium residents are horrified to see Mrs. Savage read the newspaper for fear of what might be happening in the outside world. Portsmouth Christian Academy’s Theatre presents “The Curious Savage” Friday Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Residents shown standing, left to right, are played by Ashley Kippley, Wesley Cannon, Sean McKenney, and Cassidy Rowley. Seated is Katii Capern who plays Mrs. Savage.
The eccentric Ethel Savage is committed to an “institution” by her greedy stepchildren, in the hopes of taking her fortune that was meant to help others realize their dreams. There she meets a variety of hilarious social misfits, all needing exactly the kind of help Mrs. Savage can provide and who eventually appear to be more sane than those outside the walls of the institution. This heartwarming story that reminds us to fearlessly follow our dreams, what havoc greed can play on our lives, and what it means to be a true family.
This comedy will be held at the gymnasium stage at Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover, 20 Seaborne Drive, Dover, NH. Directions to the school can be found on its website, www.pcaschool.org. Tickets are available at the gym door for $8 per adult and $6 per student/staff. For more information, please call 603.742.3617.
Mrs. Savage drives the selfish stepchildren to distraction as she leads them on a merry chase. Portsmouth Christian Academy’s Theatre presents “The Curious Savage” Friday Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stepchildren shown standing, left to right, are played by Rachel Mynczywor, Grace Ayer, and Jake Pottle. Seated is Katii Capern who plays Mrs. Savage.
The sanatorium residents are horrified to see Mrs. Savage read the newspaper for fear of what might be happening in the outside world. Portsmouth Christian Academy’s Theatre presents “The Curious Savage” Friday Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Residents shown standing, left to right, are played by Ashley Kippley, Wesley Cannon, Sean McKenney, and Cassidy Rowley. Seated is Katii Capern who plays Mrs. Savage.
For further information, please contact:
Patty Mynczywor, Development Associate
Tel: 603.742.3617, Ext. 141
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Patty Mynczywor, Development Associate
Tel: 603.742.3617, Ext. 141
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