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Two Actors Cast for December’s ‘A Tuna Christmas’

October 18, 2023

Director Cindy Davis Massey is “over the moon” to announce the two actors who will be broadcasting 12 times from radio station OKKK in the third-smallest town in Texas. A Tuna Christmas will debut Dec. 1, with tickets going on sale Nov. 20.

“We had an outstanding turnout and could have cast the show at least three different ways,” said Massey. “This politically incorrect satire is sure to have audiences rolling in the floor.”

Bowd Beal will appear as Arles Struvie. He is a veteran Nashville actor who has played Thurston Wheelis in both A Tuna Christmas and Red, White and Tuna. As with his underwear, Beal was looking for a change.

Chad Stem will appear as Thurston Wheelis. He is a Nashville native and former teacher, but just like Bertha Bumiller, those kids drove him crazy. He holds two master’s degrees in theatre. Stem was last seen in The Crucible, produced by Elite Studio Works at the Darkhorse Theatre, but witchcraft in Salem can’t top the shenanigans in Tuna, Texas.

Together, Beal and Stem will portray more than 20 characters from the town of Tuna. This is both actors’ first appearance on the Pull-Tight stage.

A Tuna Christmas is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Filed Under: Blog, Cast & Crew Lists Tagged With: 2023-24 seaason, cast announcement

Actors Cast for ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

August 18, 2023

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at Pull-Tight Players

Director Greg Grimsley has announced his cast for Pull-Tight Players’ production of Dale Wasserman’s classic play, One Flew Over the Cuckoos’ Nest. The show is part of Pull-Tight’s 55th season and will run Sept. 29 through Oct. 14. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 18.

Greg appeared as Randle P. McMurphy in Pull-Tight’s only other staging of the play in 1986. Producer Cindy Davis Massey played Candy Starr in that production. “During that time I fell in love with the theatre and the people here,” Greg said. “Some have become dear friends. I also developed a deep love for the characters who tell this story, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the midst of what appears to be insurmountable repression.”

Greg had this to say about the audition process: “During the two nights of auditions, I witnessed an amazing level of talent! It is every director’s dream to have choices. I had enough choices to keep me awake at night. Believe me when I say that casting a play is not always an easy thing to do. But I believe we have brought together the right actors, actresses, and creative staff for this time. And, it will include several new faces!”

The cast is as follows:

Chief BromdenDave Taylor
Aide WarrenLeo Moucka
Aide WilliamsBob Buchholz
Nurse RatchedStephanie Dillard
Nurse FlinnCarly Gresham
Dale HardingHarry Marsh
Billy BibbittPayton Justice
ScanlonNick Ponder
CheswickRoger Wells
MartiniJoey Echeverria
RuckleyRichard Eddinger
Randle P. McMurphyPhil Fitzgerald
Dr. SpiveyDan Kassis
Aide TurkleTom Naughton
Candy StarrMadilene Alden
SandraAutumn Siebold

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Filed Under: Blog, Cast & Crew Lists Tagged With: 2023-24 seaason, cast announcement

‘Guys & Dolls’ Cast Announced Following Impressive Audition Turnout

June 11, 2023

Guys and Dolls at Pull-Tight Players

Director Mark Mason has chosen the performers who will open Pull-Tight Players’ 55th season this August. The classic musical Guys & Dolls will bring song, dance, and romance to Franklin audiences.

“How incredibly lucky we are at Pull-Tight,” said Mason. “The amount of talent we had was overwhelming. Several longtime Pull-Tight members who were present said it was the best vocal talent we’ve ever had at an audition for a musical. We had 50 people audition but were only able to cast 23 roles. Very tough decisions!”

“It is with much gratitude that we thank all who came, as well as our amazing audition crew and production staff. The group we have assembled is amazingly talented and diverse, ranging in age from 20 to 70-plus, with some beloved Pull-Tight regulars and a number of newcomers. We can’t wait to welcome you to magical, mesmerizing 1950s New York City!”

The cast is as follows:

Sky MastersonRiley Bowers
Sarah BrownStephanie Jones
Nathan DetroitElijah Bell
Miss AdelaideLauren McGill
Nicely-NicelyMark Buchanan
Big JuleWelles (Mike) Propper
Benny SouthstreetArt Peach
Arvide AbernathyIain Macpherson
Harry the HorseBryan Kratoska
Gen. CartwrightSydney Hooper
Lt. BranniganBill Jones
AgathaCarmela Hofstee
MarthaAbby Newman
Angie the OxJosh Rolston
Joey BiltmoreDavid Weatherbee
Crap Shooter/Featured DancerMatthew Grimes
Crap Shooter/Mission BandLlewyn Beaver
Crap ShooterBryant Miller
Hot Box GirlsMariah Batten
Breanna Johnson
Sydney Rogers
Skyeler Paparteys
Meredith Seymour

This will be the fourth production of Guys & Dolls since Pull-Tight Players began in 1968.

Performances will run August 4-19. Tickets will go on sale July 24.

Guys & Dolls is presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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‘Cabaret’ Cast Announced for Season Closer

March 24, 2023

Cabaret at Pull-Tight Players

Director Leslie Berra has announced her cast for Pull-Tight’s 54th season-ending musical, Cabaret. More than 45 actors, singers, and dancers came for three days of auditions and callbacks. The show will debut June 9, with individual tickets going on sale May 29.

Leslie had this to say on the announcement:

I am over the moon to finally get to announce the cast of Cabaret! I was overwhelmed by the talent who came out to audition, and thrilled to assemble these incredible performers to tell this important – and still very relevant – story. A huge thank you to everyone who auditioned for sharing your time and talent with our production team.

Cabaret is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, on behalf of Tams-Witmark, LLC. The show is for mature audiences only.

The cast is as follows:

Cliff Bradshaw – Ross Canales

Sally Bowles – Elizabeth Burrow and Chelsea Craig, with each actress appearing in half of the 12 performances

The Emcee – David Blackburn

Ernst Ludwig – Barrett Thomas

Fraulein Schneider – Pat Street

Herr Schultz – Mark Buchanan

Fraulein Kost – Erin Knight Hailey

Max – Roger Csaki

Kit Kat Club Ladies – Christiana Allison, Bailey Borders, Bailey Dorflinger, Lauren McGill, Rachel Simons, Allison Truman

Kit Kat Club Gentlemen – Sebastian Fenton, Jeremy Hargis, Luke McGuire, Mike Oxford

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‘Funny Money’ Cast in Place for Pull-Tight’s Spring Comedy

February 20, 2023

Correction: Funny Money opens April 14

Director Johnny Peppers has announced his cast for the April comedy for Pull-Tight Players. Ray Cooney’s Funny Money is a classic British farce about accidentally stolen loot, mistaken identities, harried detectives, and a nosy cab driver. The show opens April 14, with tickets going on sale. April 3.

“I’m so excited to get back in the director’s chair after a long while,” said Peppers. “I can’t be more pumped about the cast that has so graciously agreed to do all the heavy lifting in this hilarious British farce. It’s going to be a treat to share one of my all-time favorite plays with the community.”

The cast is as follows:

Henry – J.T. Landry, who appeared in our season opener, The Play that Goes Wrong.

Jean – Myna Sowell, a newcomer to Pull-Tight.

Vic – Joe Shepherd, who has worked on sound design for various productions.

Betty – Katie Kramer, another newcomer.

Davenport – Roger Csaki, who just completed a role in The Book of Will.

Slater – Wade Woodruff, a member of our board of directors returning to the stage after a long absence.

Bill – Mark Dunn, rounding out our Pull-Tight newcomers.

Passer-by – Mike Oxford, in his first role at Pull-Tight, but having debuted as a backstage assistant for Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Funny Money is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

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