Character Descriptions

Mrs. Ethel Savage (70-80) An independent free spirit with a great sense of adventure. She is intelligent and compassionate. She is a widow who has been committed by her step children. She has blue tinted hair and carries around a teddy bear. She likes to antagonize her step children because all they care about is the family money.

Florence Williams (30-50) Acts as the mother figure for the residents. She believes her deceased son is still alive and carries around a doll named John Thomas. She is inclined to be elegant. Gentle and easy to please.

Fairy May (25-35) A plain, exuberant young girl who believes she is a great beauty. She has a hard time distinguishing reality from fiction and often tells lies. She is dramatic, empathetic and loyal.

Hannibal (30-50) Was once a statistician, but his position was rendered obsolete by computers. He plays the violin poorly but believes that he is a talented musician. Pink, plump, cherubic.

Mrs. Paddy (40-70) A dumpy middle aged woman of awesome ferocity. She is almost entirely silent except when she yells lists of things she hates. She is constantly painting, but never gets very far. She hates electricity, so she is always turning off the lights and stealing lightbulbs.

Jeffrey (30-40) A handsome fellow “with the dignity of a much older man.” He was in a plane crash, from which he was the only survivor. However, he now believes that he has a large scar on his face.

Titus (50-60) The least popular senator in congress. Sober and humorless. Oldest step son of Mrs. Savage. Greedy and pompous.

Samuel (40-50) Youngest step son of Mrs. Savage. He is a (not very good) judge. Greedy and not too bright.

Lily Belle (40-50) Step daughter of Mrs. Savage. Very outspoken, dramatic and greedy. She is spoiled and has been married six times

Dr. Emmett (40-60) Head doctor at The Cloisters. Cares deeply about his patients. Kindly and understanding. Encourages a safe haven for the residents.

Miss Willie (30-40) Head nurse at The Cloisters. She is kind but firm with the residents. She is married to one of the residents, but he doesn’t know her. Efficient and attractive.