Rural America satirized in “Greater Tuna”

The Springfield Community Players present “Greater Tuna,” a hilarious enactment of a day in the third smallest town in Texas. The play, written by Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, opens on August 4 and 5 and continues on August 11 and 12.

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The Springfield Community Players present this rollicking comedy of life in a small Texas town at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 and Aug. 11 and 12 at their studio on South Street in Springfield. GreaterTunaplay.jpg Tuckerman Wunderle of Chester (left) and Tom Field of Springfield portray two of the 20 citizens of Greater Tuna. The Springfield Community Players present this rollicking comedy of life in a small Texas town at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 and Aug. 11 and 12 at their studio on South Street in Springfield. For reservations, call (802) 885-4098. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for seniors and students. (Courtesy Rural America satirized in “Greater Tuna” July 29, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Community Players present “Greater Tuna,” a hilarious enactment of a day in the third smallest town in Texas. The play, written by Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, opens on August 4 and 5 and continues on August 11 and 12. theatre Tuckerman Wonderle of Chester and Tom Field of Springfield portray two of the 20 citizens of Greater Tuna. The Springfield Community Players present a rollicking comedy of life in a small Texas town. Photo provided Tom Field of Springfield and Tuckerman Wunderle of Chester will portray the entire population of Tuna in a tour de farce of quick-change artistry, switching costumes and characterizations as fast as jackrabbits. Their depictions of rural American life wonderfully satirize a unique culture. Good-natured chuckles and belly laughs assure that the humor is never mean-spirited. Audiences will meet Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie at the microphones of Radio OKKK broadcasting the news. They bring on such characters as Didi Snavely of Didi’s Used Guns, Petey Fiske of the Humane Society who talks about his duck problem and his Pet-of-the Week, Yippy. Phineas Bly stops by to announce his candidacy for city council and reveals a plan to tax prisoners. As the day continues, Tuna’s citizens comment on life, politics, and what makes us all tick. Patsy Cline is still alive in Tuna, and her signature songs are heard throughout the day. Directed by Stephanie Rowe, the long-running Broadway show will be presented at the Springfield Community Players Studio on South Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. To make ticket reservations, call 802-885-4098 or purchase tickets on line.