A Tuna Christmas is both an affectionate commentary and withering satire of small town, Southern life and attitudes, with 20+ characters played by just two actors.
Kacky Walton talks to actors Michael Gravois and John Hemphill about the colorful residents of Tuna, Texas’ third-smallest town.
Everyone's competing in the annual Christmas lawn display contest when a mysterious Christmas Phantom wreaks havoc on the elaborate decorations. Meanwhile, Tuna’s embattled theater director tries to get a troubled production of A Christmas Carol on its feet.
Two actors play more than 20 characters, and multiple costume quick-changes help to put the riotous fun in holiday dysfunction in this audience-favorite.
A Tuna Christmas
By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams
Featuring Michael Gravois and John Hemphill
Directed by Ann Marie Hall
Sponsored by The Jeniam Foundation and The Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation
Running through December 29, 2013 at the Circuit Playhouse, 51 S. Cooper at Union
For tickets or information, the Playhouse on the Square website or 901-726-4656