Greater Tuna
by Ed Howard, Jaston Williams & Joe Sears
Julie Owen, Director
June 19 – 28, 2026
No auditions – This show has been pre-cast.
Summary: Greater Tuna is a sharp-witted and wildly funny comedy that takes you to the quirky fictional small town of Tuna, Texas – the “third-smallest” in the state. Performed by a cast of just two actors playing dozens of eccentric characters, the show satirizes small-town life with heart and hilarity. From gleefully nosy neighbors to bizarre radio DJs and local officials, Greater Tuna delivers rapid-fire humor, clever observations and unforgettable personalities in a rollicking theatrical celebration of rural American culture. Performed by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, Inc.
Living with the Living
Written by Matthew Carlin
Directed by Matthew Carlin
October 9 – 18, 2026
Auditions: August 16 & 17, 2026
Summary: Bound by the terms of a peculiar will, Gordon, the final Hunt heir, must spend the night in the mansion that has been in his family for generations. A scheming real estate agent smells profit from a rumored hidden treasure somewhere in the house and is pressuring Gordon to sell. However, the house’s other occupants: “spirits” of deceased family members stuck reliving a century-old murder in endlessly inventive—and hilarious—ways, have ideas of their own. Adding to chaos is the fact that only Gordon can see his dearly departed, and not-so-helpful, ancestors. Performed by special arrangement with Matthew Carlin.
Have Yourself a Crazy Little Christmas
Written by Collin Andrulonis
Directed by Leona Harrison
December 4 – 20, 2026
Auditions: October 11 & 12, 2026
Summary: It’s Molly’s first year to host Christmas Eve and everything must be perfect.
What could possibly go wrong? But wait—the Christmas carolers won’t stop coming, Molly’s 12-year-old son has a shiner just in time for family photos, and her controlling mother-in-law, who never cuts Molly any slack, invites her husband’s ex-fiancée to dinner. But that’s not the worst of it: when Nana’s drink accidentally gets switched with spiked cider, “Giggles” the children’s pet ferret finds a hiding place inside the turkey and Lee Ann’s last-minute gift under the tree reveals an unusually revealing negligée, the chaos – and the fun – explodes with laughter. Performed by special arrangement with Heartland Plays, Inc.
The Victorian Ladies Detective Collective
Written by Patricia Milton
Directed by Vanessa Pearson
February 5 – 14, 2027
Auditions: December 6 & 7, 2026
Summary: It’s Sherlock Holmes meets “Arsenic & Old Lace” in this entertaining and witty murder mystery with a modern female sensibility. Two strong-willed sisters run a London boarding house for single ladies. When a series of mysterious murders terrorize their neighborhood, they find Scotland Yard to be no help at all! Taking matters into their own hands, the two women team up with a cheeky American actress and set off to solve the crime when the murders end up quite literally on their doorstep. Performed by special arrangement with Patricia Milton.
Over the River and Through the Woods
Written by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Donna Bane
April 2 – 11, 2027
Auditions: February 7 & 8, 2027
Summary: Nick, a young Italian-American man, faces a dilemma when he gets a dream job offer in Seattle, forcing his four loving but meddling grandparents to scheme to keep him from leaving New Jersey. The play follows their hilarious attempts to sabotage his plans, including setting him up with a woman, Caitlin, to tempt him to stay, all while exploring themes of family, tradition, and the changing nature of family bonds. Performed by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, Inc.
Jailhouse Frocks
Written by Devon Williamson
Directed by Danny Seibert
May 21 – 30, 2027
Auditions: April 4 & 5, 2027
Summary: From the playwright from last season’s smash hit, Menopause Made Me Do It! It’s a stormy night in the Deep South and dim-witted Officer Dwayne’s quiet shift explodes when he jails three wildly different women: the mayor’s drunken wife, the town’s crazy cat lady, and a reckless New Yorker who has quite literally crashed into the station. As the trio runs circles around him in equally comical and frustrating ways, chaos turns to mayhem with the arrival of a New York gangster posing as an FBI agent vowing to get revenge on his wife who is locked in the cell. By dawn, alliances shift, songs are sung, the women escape, and the gangster ends up behind bars — leaving Officer Dwayne wondering how he managed to pull off the arrest of a lifetime. Performed by special arrangement with Devon Williamson and Liam Hagan.