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The Savage Dilemma
Depressed and world-weary, after extensive travels, the reputedly wealthy Mrs. Ethel Savage returns to the sheltered precincts of The Cloisters, seeking refuge among her former fellow patients. But The Cloisters is on the verge of closing due to lack of funds, and as Mrs. Savage's fortune is now in the control of her greedy stepchildren, she is powerless to help. Until, that is, a "hippy" couple storm in bent on robbery-and Mrs. Savage persuades them to "kidnap" her, with her share of the ransom going to the sanatorium. From then on the plot twists and turns delightfully, as one hilarious event follows another, leading in the end to a heartwarming lesson in the essential goodness that lurks somewhere even in the worst (and sanest) of us.
Cast Members
(The Guests)
Fairy May ----------------- Nancy Liss
Hannibal ----------------- Bill Griffith
Florence ----------------- Karla Johnson
Mrs. Paddy ----------------- Rachelle Cekander
Mrs. Savage ----------------- Judy Willenborg
(The Staff)
Christine ----------------- Janis Hebert
Dr. Emmett ----------------- Dave Parker
(The Invaders)
Aloysius ----------------- Scott Sapp
Evangeline ----------------- Vicki Mlsna
Officer ----------------- Shawn O'Neal
Boy ----------------- Scott Sapp, II
(Synopsis Of Scene)
Act One
Scene 1: The present, a day in spring
Scene 2: Several days later
Act Two
Scene 1: A few minutes later
Scene 2: After a few days
Act Three
Scene 1: Two hours later
Scene 2: Two days following
Production
Director ----------------- Les Liss
Assistant Director ----------------- Nancy Liss
Lighting ----------------- Russ Kelley
Set Construction ----------------- Russ Kelley, Bob Cox, Dr. James C. Graham, Dave Parker, Les Liss, Harold Muchow, Dave Ruff, Gordon Zuber
Art Design ----------------- Dr. James C. Graham
Sound ----------------- Russ Kelley
Costumes ----------------- Cast Members
Publicity ----------------- Kathy Proffitt
Reservations ----------------- Bonnie Robey, Sue Samuel, Judy Willenborg
Programs ----------------- Bob Cox, Marian Lystila
Make-Up ----------------- Carolyn Hibdon Lambert, Jan Wilkinson
Catering ----------------- Rexroat's Distinctive Dining
Table Design ----------------- Julie Thrasher
Table Setup ----------------- RoseAnn Mathy, Nancy Ross
Voices ----------------- Greg Sapp, Robert "Doc" Kralman
Special Thanks To The Following:
W.S. Broom Furniture
Effingham Daily News
WXEF Radio 97.9 FM
Effingham Park District
Many thanks to all who have volunteered their time, money and efforts to make this production a success.