A Tuna Christmas
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Oct. 15 - Oct. 16 (2016)
Written by the hilarious trio Jaston Williams, Jo Sears, and Ed Howard, A Tuna Christmas is the 2nd of the series that depicts life in the small town of Tuna, Texas - the “third-smallest town in the state.”
In the hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, A Tuna Christmas celebrates the holiday season in all its splendor in Tuna, Texas. The Texas town is gearing up for the holiday season by listening to Tuna’s own radio station, OKKK, where news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various yuletide activities, including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. In other news, Joe Bob Lipsey’s production of A Christmas Carol is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful citizens join in the reverie, including Vera Carp (who has won the Christmas Yard contest 14 times) and who is very concerned about this year’s contest, as a mysterious “Christmas phantom” who has been known to vandalize the yard displays threatens to throw the contest into turmoil. She is busy trying to win the contest - and on the other side of the town, Stanley Bumiller is attempting to end his probation and leave Tuna, Bertha Bumiller is trying to hold her family together at Christmas time.
At once an affectionate take on small town life in Texas with all the Southern attitudes and life, and a satirical comedy about just how the magic of Christmas happens, this production promises to be an adventure for those who are chosen to portray these iconic characters.
From director Ron Watson:
A Tuna Christmas will be cast with only two male actors, with a stage age of 30+. I’ll be looking for two men who are able to bring these characters to life and quickly switch back and forth between them.
Auditions will be held Saturday October 15th, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, October 16th, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Auditions will consist of reading following the sides listed below:
Callbacks will be by invitation only and held Monday, October 17th, starting at 7:00pm. Callbacks will be more readings with specific combinations of people.
Auditions are scheduled on-line via the Palace website. You’ll fill out the audition form, conflict calendar, and sign up for a time.
Please email a headshot and resume to productions@georgetownpalace.com
You'll receive an email confirming your appointment. If you’re unable to attend any of the audition times, please send us an email and we’ll work with you to schedule an alternative time.
Click here to fill out the form. Once you fill out the form, you'll be taken to the conflict calendar to enter you conflicts. You'll receive a confirmation email once the process is complete.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals are scheduled to begin Thursday, October 27th. Rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday 7:00-10:00 and Saturday 1:00-5:00. Since we have a short rehearsal period, we’ll be distributing the scripts as soon casting is done, and asking the cast to be as familiar with it as possible by the first rehearsal.
All rehearsals and performances will be at the Palace Playhouse, 817 S Austin Ave, Georgetown TX, directly across the street from the Palace.
Performances are: Dec 2nd – Dec 30th, Friday/Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 2pm, and several weeknight performances around Christmas. 19 Total Performances.
Everyone involved with the production must submit a background check at the Palace's expense. If you are cast, you'll receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. There is no compensation for any of the actors.
We practice color blind casting, so all ethnicities are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
