Redlands Footlighters final production of the regular season, Everybody Loves Opal, opens Thursday, May 1 and runs through May 18.

This hilariously funny play, written by John Patrick and directed by Teresa Dolan, features Shirley Johnson Lamb as Opal, the naive and kindhearted bag lady;  Michael Annis (as Sol) and Cash Morgan (as Brad), con men out to scam the poor lady;  Jennifer Blanck (as Gloria), their cohort in crime;  Bob Miller as the doctor;  and Jeremy Kruizenga as the policeman.

Through all the mayhem, Opal radiates kindness, affection and, strangely enough, gratitude.  Labeled “goofy, extravagant and enjoyable” by the New York Daily News, this show is suitable for all ages.

Tickets for this show are $14 ($10 students) and can be reserved by calling the box office at 909-793-2909.  Evening shows start at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm.  Group rates are available.  The theater is located at 1810 Barton Road, between Alabama and California Streets.