A great way to end a year like 2020 is with laughter so be sure to make plans now to see Garland Civic Theatre’s (GCT) special holiday production at the Plaza Theatre: A Tuna Christmas.
In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on Yuletide activities, including the town’s annual Christmas Yard Display Contest, won 14 times in a row by Vera Carp!
A mysterious “Christmas Phantom,” known for vandalizing the yard displays, threatens to throw the contest into turmoil. Among the subplots are Stanley Bumiller’s attempts to end his probation and leave Tuna, Bertha Bumiller’s trying to hold her family together at Christmastime, and Joe Bob Lipsey’s struggle to mount successfully his production of A Christmas Carol despite numerous vexations and obstacles.
To ensure reserved seating adheres to the governor’s guidelines for performing arts facilities, tickets are available by calling the Granville Arts Center Box Office – 972-205-2790.
Cleaning and safety protocols are being followed at the Plaza Theatre. All staff will be wearing masks or shields and the facility is cleaned thoroughly before and after each production. Seating is assigned according to the state of Texas guidelines of two seats in between each couple or group and every other row is left empty.
All patrons are required to wear masks according to the governor’s guidelines.
A Tuna Christmas was written by Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams
Presented by GCT
Starring Chris Robinson and David Tinney
Directed by Cheryl Pellett.
- Friday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 29, 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 :30 p.m.
The Plaza Theatre is located at 521 West State Street in downtown Garland.