A Tuna Christmas at Garland Civic Theatre

Garland Civic Theatre presents Fifth Annual “A Tuna Christmas”

GARLAND, TX - November 25, 2025–  A Tuna Christmas is celebrating its fifth annual anniversary and has become a fan favorite and a Garland tradition A Tuna Christmas for Garland Civic Theatre, runs two weekends Dec. 5-14, 2025. December 5, 6 & 12 are evening performances at 7:30 p.m. while December 7, 13 & 14 are all matinees which will be at 2:30 p.m. (NOTE: The last Saturday performance, December 13, is a 2:30 p.m. matinee. No evening show will be held December 13.)

A Tuna Christmas is a holiday-themed comedy play written by Ed Howard, Joe Sears, and Jaston Williams that's a sequel to Greater Tuna. The play is set in Tuna, Texas, the third-smallest town in the state, during Christmas time. The story follows radio station news personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie as they report on local holiday activities, including the town's annual Christmas Yard Display Contest. The play includes 24 characters, but only two actors. The show does contain adult language and mature content themes, including smoking, drinking, innuendos, and plays-on-words. 

David Tinney returns to star in the show, and also directs this year. “This is our fifth year performing this play. I’m returning to the cast and this year we have Steve Golin joining me. Steve is well-known in the area onstage and we’re excited to bring back this fan favorite. And even if you’ve seen it before, this year will be a new spin, with updated set and costumes on what has turned into a family tradition for many in Garland,” said Tinney.  

In addition, this year the show moves into the Granville Arts Center’s Small Theatre, 300 N. Fifth Street, in the Granville Arts Center as part of the GCT season. 

Tickets are limited, so consider buying early. Groups of 10 or more can access the group rate using promo code GROUP10. Buying more than 4 tickets? The new Flex Ticket allows buyers to purchase five tickets for the price of four. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.prekindle.com/calendar/garland-cultural-arts-civic-theatre.

Audience members are encouraged to bring canned food goods to support the Good Samaritans Food Drive. A donation bin will be available in the lobby. Through Good Samaritans’ partnership with North Texas Food Bank, local retail partners, and donations from the community, they provide supplemental food assistance to families and individuals all year long.

For more information about Garland Civic Theatre visit www.garlandcivic.org. A Tuna Christmas is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Authors

• Ed Howard
• Jaston Williams
• Joe Sears