The Curious Savage hits AMP stage Aug. 22–24

The Albany Mainstreet Playhouse is preparing to close out its 2024–2025 season later this month with a production of The Curious Savage, a classic comedy by John Patrick that brings together a lively cast of local and regional performers.

Directed by Lorna Ayers, The Curious Savage will run August 22–24 at the Aztec Theater, with evening shows on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.

The story follows Ethel Savage, a wealthy widow whose stepchildren have her committed to a sanatorium after she begins giving away her inherited fortune. But Ethel has plans of her own. With the help of the charming, offbeat residents of The Cloisters, she turns the tables on her greedy relatives.

“This is a really well-known play that audiences tend to love,” Ayers said. “It’s funny, it’s heartfelt, and it’s suitable for all ages.”

This production marks the fourth and final show of the Mainstreet Playhouse season, which began last fall. 

The full 2024–2025 lineup included:

•Always… Patsy Cline

•The AMP Cabaret

•Rumors by Neil Simon

•The Curious Savage

The cast of The Curious Savage includes:

•Sandy Abel as Ethel Savage

•Keren Liming as Florence

•Stetson Hobbs as Hannibal

•Cali Rose as Fairy May

•Kolby Tinkle as Jeffrey

•Pam Davis as Mrs. Paddy

•Colin Read as Titus

•Cam Hargrove as Samuel

•Keely Fernandez as Lily Belle

•Ragan Riley as Miss Wilhelmina

•Cassandra Miller as Dr. Emmett

The crew for the 

production includes:

•Director: Lorna Ayers

•Stage Manager: Chanel Hayner

•Sound Technician: Wade Jones

•Light Technician: Jenny Scott

•Set Construction: Tony Hensley and Paul Hensley

Several cast members are returning from previous AMP productions, while others are taking the stage for the first time. Some even performed The Curious Savage during high school and were eager to be part of it again.

Tickets are $15 and available online at www.albanyplayhouse.com/shows or at the door. Seating is general admission.