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About the Show
Welcome to Tuna, Texas—where the population is small, but the opinions are mighty big.
Set in the proudly peculiar “third-smallest” town in the Lone Star State, Greater Tuna serves up a heaping helping of small-town life, complete with gossip, grit, and a whole lot of hair spray. From the crackling microphones of local radio station OKKK to the front porches, pet shops, and church pews of Tuna, this fast-paced comedy introduces a parade of unforgettable characters—each more colorful than a Texas sunset.
At the heart of it all are the town’s self-appointed news anchors, who deliver everything from headline updates to unsolicited life advice with equal enthusiasm. Meanwhile, you’ll meet over-caffeinated animal lovers, fiercely patriotic citizens, judgmental church ladies, and a suspiciously competitive yard display committee—all brought to life in a whirlwind of quick changes and big personalities.
With its sharp wit, affectionate satire, and unmistakable Texas charm, Greater Tuna celebrates the quirks that make small towns feel larger than life. Whether you’ve lived in a place like Tuna or just driven through one with a “Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss It” sign, you’ll recognize the heart—and hilarity—of this offbeat community.
So grab your boots, mind your manners, and tune in… because in Tuna, everybody’s business is everybody’s business.
Cast of Characters
Thurston Wheelis
Gary Burris
Elmer Watkins
Gary Burris
Bertha Bumiller
Gary Burris
Yippy
Gary Burris
Leonard Childers
Gary Burris
Pearl Burras
Gary Burris
R.R. Snavely
Gary Burris
Rev. Spikes
Gary Burris
Sheriff Givens
Gary Burris
Hank Bumiller
Gary Burris
Arles Struvie
Chuck Skinner
Didi Snavely
Chuck Skinner
Harold Dean Lattimer
Chuck Skinner
Callaghan Skinner
Petey Fisk
Chuck Skinner
Jody Bumiller
Chuck Skinner
Stanley Bumiller
Chuck Skinner
Charlene Bumiller
Chuck Skinner
Chad Hartford
Chuck Skinner
Phinas Blye
Chuck Skinner
Vera Carp
Chuck Skinner
2026:
Jun. 5, 6, 7(m, cc), 11, 12(cc), 13
Shows start at 7:30pm in the evenings, 2:30pm for matinees.
*(m) matinee performances
*(cc) Closed Captioning available by Cue Captions
Performances
Lance Duddlesten previously directed Tuna Does Vegas, and Red, White and Tuna at Albany Civic Theater.
Lance Duddleston, Director
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Yes! Our Box Office opens 45 minutes before each performance, and occasionally additional seats are made available last minute.
Thursday nights also offer Rush tickets for $5.00 when purchased in person! -
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