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Everybody Loves Opal

This is a wacky, extravagant comedy about the infectiously cheerful Opal and a trio of down and out con artists who think Opal needs plenty of insurance and a rapid demise. Opal Kronkie, a middle-aged recluse, lives in a tumble-down mansion at the edge of the municipal dump. The general disarray of her establishment is aggravated by the fact that Opal collects things - anything that can be toted home in her little red wagon. Opal is also an optimist, for no matter how mean her lot responds with unfailing kindness and an abiding faith in the goodness of human nature.

Into her rather strange world comes Gloria, Bradford and Solomon, three purveyors of bogus perfume on the lam from the authorities. Opal's menage is the perfect hideout remedy for their shattered finances. They decide that what she needs is plenty of insurance, a rapid demise, and three beneficiaries named Gloria, Bradford and Solomon. Attempted murder wouldn't seem to be funny, but in Mr. Patrick's magic hands it is

Cast (In Order Of Their Appearance)

Opal Kronkie ------------- Judy Willenborg

Gloria Gulock -------------Carrie Sanderson

Bradford Winter -----------James C. Graham

Solomon Bozo ------------- Mike Hindman

Doctor ------------------- Bill Griffith

Officer Joe Jankie ------- Douglas Poe

And Mister Tanner

Act One

Scene 1: Opal's House

Scene 2: A Month Later

Scene 3: Several Weeks Later

Act Two A Week Later

Act Three Weeks Later

Director ------------- Bobby K. Cox

Assistant Director --- Laurie Arnold

Set Construction ----- Russ Kelley, Barbara Kelley, Bobby Cox, Jim Sherrick, Cast Members

Lights --------------- Russ Kelley

Stage Crew ----------- Karen Graves, Paul Evans, Sandy Evans

Program Cover Design . Sheryl Painter

Programs ------------- Nancy Slingerland, Charlene Irwin

Tickets ---------------Cindy Krone, Karen Graves, Harold Muchow

Publicity -------------Kathy Proffitt, Cindy Krone

Our Sincere Appreciation To The Following

Robert Hickman

Russ Marvel

Samuel Music Company

Effingham Daily News

Greg Sapp WCRA-WCRC

Downstate National Bank

Effingham City Police

World Color Press