1999-2000
Closer Than EverConceived by: Steve Scott Smith Directed by: Mary Cherry Synopsis: This musical revue holds self-contained songs which deal with such diverse topics as security, aging, mid-life crisis, second marriages, working couples, and unrequited love. Many of the songs are based on the authors’ real-life experiences of their friends & stories told to them. Show Dates: October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 1999 Performance Location: Main Street Stage Show performed with permission of Samuel French, Inc.
A Tuna ChristmasWritten by: Jason Williams, Joe Sears, & Ed Howard Directed by: Christine Crosland Synopsis: In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Radio station OKKK news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including hot competition in the annual lawn display contest. In other news, voracious Joe Bob Lipsey's production of "A Christmas Carol" is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize from Greater Tuna and some appearing here for the first time, join in the holiday fun. Show Dates: December 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, & 11 1999 Performance Locations: Main Street Stage Show performed with permission of Samuel French, Inc.
RoseWritten by: Andrew Davies Directed by: Peter Thomson Synopsis: Rose is an English elementary school teacher who is dissatisfied with her life, both at home and at work. At the school she must contend with silly narrow mindedness and at home she must contend with a husband who appears bored both with marriage and with her. Eventually Rose has a fling with a free spirited fellow teacher, and decides to divorce her husband. In a highly charged scene of great emotional depth, he forces her to confront the consequences of her ennui; and to wonder if, just maybe, some of her disenchantment with life is her own fault. Show Dates: February 25, 26 & March 2, 3 & 4 2000 Performance Location: Main Street Stage Show performed with permission of Samuel French, Inc.
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