Greater Tuna

By Jaston Williams, Ed Howard, and Joe Sears

Directed by: Lance Duddleston

Performances:
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

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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

  • 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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    Please see our Get Involved page above for more details, or reach out to our Volunteer Manager.

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