HSU Theater to present comedy ‘Greater Tuna’

ARKADELPHIA — Henderson State University Theater will present three performances of the comedy “Greater Tuna” today and Monday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow the opening night performance.

“Greater Tuna” is a tall Texas tale of a hilarious day in Tuna, “the third smallest town in the Lone Star State where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.”

“Greater Tuna” was originally produced in 1981 in Austin, Texas, by its authors, Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard. The play’s stars, Williams and Sears, played all 20 characters and Howard directed.

The cast of the Henderson production includes LaDarius Jamerson, of Fort Smith, and Dakota Mansfield, of Benton. The play is under the direction of Claudia Beach, director of theater, with scenic and lighting design by Doug Gilpin, professor of theater; costume design by William Henshaw, professor of theater; and sound design by Beach. Nicholas Bius, of Benton, is stage manager.

The HSU Theater Box Office in Arkansas Hall is open for advance ticket sales from 1 to 4 p.m. All seats are reserved. Admission is $10, or free with an HSU student ID, courtesy of the student activities board.

The play contains some language that might be deemed inappropriate for young audiences.

Call 870-230-5291 or email theatre@ hsu.edu for more information or reservations.