Bakersfield Community Theatre
2400 South Chester AvenueDirected by Jan Hefner
Retired schoolteacher, Eleanor Bannister of Groverdell, TX is resolute in her independence as a life-long single woman. When a hole in her rood draws the attention of Abel Brown, the unexpected sparks of late-in-life romance start to fly and her controlled demeanor begins to crumble, proving that it's never too late for first love.
Aug 7 - 16, 2026
Bakersfield Community Theatre
2400 South Chester Avenue
Since 1927, Bakersfield Community Theatre has performed thousands of stories for residents of Kern County.
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