May: EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL -- June: THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS
July-Aug: CHARLOTTE'S WEB -- Aug-Sept: THE SECRET GARDEN -- Sept-Oct: THE DINING ROOM -- MORE SHOWS
Live On Stage May 10-25, 2013
EVERYBODY
LOVES OPAL
A Comedy by John Patrick
Directed by Ken Weigert
Friday/Saturday Performances:
May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8pm
Sunday Matinees:
May 12, 19 at 3pm
Opal Kronkite, a middle-aged recluse, lives in general disarray in her tumbledown mansion at the edge of the municipal dump. 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-or her "friends" – she responds with unfailing kindness and an abiding faith in the goodness of human nature. Into her rather strange world come Gloria, Bradford and Solomon, three purveyors of bogus perfume, on the lam from the authorities. Opal's home is the perfect hideout-and Opal, herself, might be the 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 uproarious. The laughs ensue as the unsavory trio concoct elaborate schemes to ensure Opal’s demise and includes a surprise at the end.
LOVES OPAL
A Comedy by John Patrick
Directed by Ken Weigert
Friday/Saturday Performances:
May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8pm
Sunday Matinees:
May 12, 19 at 3pm
Opal Kronkite, a middle-aged recluse, lives in general disarray in her tumbledown mansion at the edge of the municipal dump. 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-or her "friends" – she responds with unfailing kindness and an abiding faith in the goodness of human nature. Into her rather strange world come Gloria, Bradford and Solomon, three purveyors of bogus perfume, on the lam from the authorities. Opal's home is the perfect hideout-and Opal, herself, might be the 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 uproarious. The laughs ensue as the unsavory trio concoct elaborate schemes to ensure Opal’s demise and includes a surprise at the end.
Set Painter Barbara Emch
Sound Trevor Kerns
Crew Terry Core, Fran Ogden,
Pavel Rozman
Lighting Operator Anna Vollrath
Sound Dan Weidman
Costume Mistress Nancy Ridgeway
Cat Handlers Mr. & Mrs Smith
Director Ken Weigert
Producer Alana Caraccio
Stage Manager Jesse Roy
Assistant Stage Manager
Kim O'Byrne-Rozman
Lighting Designer Walter Hauck
Set Designer Joseph Perignat
Assistant Set Designer Joe Caraccio
Producer Alana Caraccio
Stage Manager Jesse Roy
Assistant Stage Manager
Kim O'Byrne-Rozman
Lighting Designer Walter Hauck
Set Designer Joseph Perignat
Assistant Set Designer Joe Caraccio
FEATURING
Opal Alana Caraccio
Mister Tanner Himself
Gloria Jennifer Smith
Bradford Glenn Kraft
Solomon Joseph Perignat
Doctor Tom McFarland
Officer Joe Matthew Thompson
Town & Country Promotional Video
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