The Curious Savage
by City Theatre Company

Nov. 06 - Nov. 22
Thursdays-Sundays

When Ethel Savage’s late husband leaves her a small fortune, she creates a fund to support dreamers with whimsical ambitions. But her three greedy stepchildren—a socialite, a senator, and a judge—commit her to a mental institution, hoping to “bring her to her senses.” At the sanitarium, a warm and welcoming place called The Cloisters, Ethel befriends the other “guests,” a colorful group of kind, generous, and delusional souls, while her stepchildren search for her fortune. With warmth, humor, and dignity, John Patrick’s masterful comedy celebrates those often overlooked and reminds us of the power of kindness, affection, and empathy in a world that too often rewards greed and ambition.

 

Directed by Payton Trahan.

The Curious Savage
by John Patrick
City Theatre Company

November 6 - 22, 2026

City Theatre at Genesis Creative Collective, 1507 Wilshire, Austin