Everyone has

heard of evil stepsisters ruining the lives of people, but in Southside

Theater Guild's production of "The Curious Savage," it is evil

stepchildren that wreak havoc on the life of the story's heroine, the

eccentric and wealthy Mrs. Savage.

After her husband

dies, Mrs. Savage's stepchildren have her committed to The Cloisters in

an attempt to extort her fortune from her. It is at The Cloisters that

Mrs. Savage meets some wonderful people, leaving her and the audience

wondering just who is crazy.

"The Curious

Savage" was written by John Patrick, who is best known for "Tea

House of the August Moon," "The Hasty Heart," and "Everybody

Loves Opal." It's a family-friendly show with good values and that

appealed to director Michael McClendon.

"The good

guys win, but not without enduring many struggles first," said McClendon.

"It is the perfect show to do right now. It is very positive and

it celebrates old-fashioned values."

The show is

set in the 1940s and thanks to the amazing work and research of the crew,

the look and feel of the era has been captured. "The clothing, the

hairstyles and the shoes are all just right," said McClendon. "They

are one of the best crews I have ever worked with. They have really gone

the extra mile."

McClendon also

is pleased with his cast, which has given a tremendous effort and overcome

lots of adversity in the months leading up to the show. The show features

Ginger McMichael, Glo Tinsley, Steve Martin (not the famous comedian),

John Kennedy (not the former president) Teri Hoffman and Lily Yancy, a

professional actress from Atlanta whom McClendon describes as "electric."

"The Curious

Savage" will be performed at Southside Theater Guild in Fairburn,

Thursdays through Saturdays, at 8 p.m. through Dec. 1. Admission is $12

for adults and $10 for children. Phone 770-969-0956 or visit www.stgplays.com .

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