A Tuna Christmas November 21, 2008

American Stage Theatre Company continues its historic 30th anniversary season with the hilarious holiday comedy, A TUNA CHRISTMAS, running Nov 12 thru Dec 28. “Pay What You Can” nights are Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, 17 and 24.

Sign Language Interpreter Performances: Nov. 15 at 3 pm, Nov. 21 at 8 pm, Nov. 22 at 3pm, Dec. 6 at 8 pm, Dec. 12 at 8 pm and Dec. 13 at 3 pm.
Starring in A TUNA CHRISTMAS are the two hilarious actors who brought American Stage’s hit production of THE BIG BANG to life, Matthew McGee (MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS) and Candler Budd.

A TUNA CHRISTMAS is the must see sequel to Ed Howard, Joe Sears and Jaston Williams’ GREATER TUNA. In the third smallest town in Texas, radio station personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie report on various Yuletide activities, including the hot competition in the annual lawn display contest, Joe Bob Lipsey's doomed production of "A Christmas Carol,” and the holiday activities of 20 other zany citizens of this quirky western town. With quick-change artistry and quicksilver dialogue, two consummate actors portray over two dozen characters, and create an irreverent Christmas comedy. A ten-gallon evening of laughs and holiday cheer!

“You can’t get much funnier than Matthew McGee and Candler Budd in this hilarious play,” said Todd Olson, American Stage’s producing artistic director. “This is going to be our gift to theatre-goers everywhere this holiday season.”

Performances and ticket prices are as follows:
Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 p.m.

“Pay What You Can” nights are Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, 17 and 24.

Sign Language Interpreter Performances: Nov. 15 at 3 pm, Nov. 21 at 8 pm,
Nov. 22 at 3pm, Dec. 6 at 8 pm, Dec. 12 at 8 pm and Dec. 13 at 3 pm.

Tickets prices are $24-$39 depending on date and time of performance.
Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Please call the American Stage Box Office at (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
or go to www.americanstage.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

American Stage Theatre Company is located at 211 3rd Street South in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

Official Website: http://www.americanstage.org/