Greater Tuna - A Play Presented by the Town Run Theater Company at the Shepherdstown Opera House

"Greater Tuna"

by Jaston Williams, Ed Howard & Joe Sears

Presented by the Town Run Theater Company

Artistic Director: Joe Yates

Greater Tuna is a satirical comedy that explores life in the fictional Texas town of Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas, through the eyes of two actors portraying twenty different citizens, including among others Thurston Wheelis, Arles Struvie, Bertha Bumiller, Didi Snavely, Rev. Spikes, Vera Carp and Yippy, the family dog. The play uses quick-change artistry and caricatured characters to present a zany, sometimes politically incorrect, look at small-town life.

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French.

"Howlingly funny" - Variety

"Sharp, satiric & funny" - The New Yorker

Age Rating: Teens and older

General Admission. Advance purchase recommended to ensure availability

Pay-What-You-Can Performance:

Friday, June 12 at 7:00 pm

Regular Ticketed Performances:

Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 pm

Friday, June 19 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 21 at 3:00 pm

Ticket Prices (including taxes and ticketing fees):

Advance Purchase: $23.30 ($20 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

At Door Purchase: $28.65 ($25 ticket plus 7% sales tax & ticketing fees)

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Greater Tuna is the fourth and final play in the Town Run Theater Company's 2025-26 season.

Thank you to the following wonderful local businesses for their sponsorship of this season's plays:

Alma Bea Restaurant

Jefferson Security Bank

Specialty Printing

The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy theater that seats a maximum of 100 patrons— advance ticket purchase encouraged. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase, no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.