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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