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Held at The Rose Center’s Prater Hall
Sept 28 & 29 at 8:00 PM
Sept 30 at 2:00 PM

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears & Jaston Williams
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What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye, and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small-town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas.
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Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna — men, women, children and animals. Two actors, twenty characters, and a barrel of laughs, y’all.
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Greater Tuna (which began as a simple party skit based on a political cartoon more than 40 years ago in Austin, Texas) was originally produced in 1981 in Austin, Texas by its authors, Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard. The play’s stars, Williams and Sears, played all twenty characters, and Howard directed. One year after its premiere, Greater Tuna opened Off Broadway, ran for over a year, and went on to tour major theaters all over America and spots overseas for the next thirty-some years, becoming one of the most produced plays in American theatre history.
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Encore Theatrical Company’s production of “Greater Tuna” is proudly made possible by Heartland Title Services, Litz Turf Farms, First TN Foundation/FTB Advisors, Citizen Tribune, Lakeway Dermatology, JTEKT, Sykes, Tarr Chevrolet, WCRK/WMTN Radio and Walters State Community College.

​Produced through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Frightmare Manor is a 5 attraction Screampark.

Frightmare Manor returns in 2018 to continue to expose the dark secrets hidden within this historic, blood-soaked property of Tennessee serial killer – Jeremiah Lexer.

Repeatedly named the #1 Haunted Attraction by the Knoxville News Media and featured in National Haunted House Magazines, Frightmare Manor is the ultimate, authentic Haunted Attraction experience in sleepy Morristown, TN.

Frightmare Manor features high tech animatronics, professional special effects, and countless psychotic and demented souls determined to bring TRUE TERROR to your final moments.

Located on the abandoned Jeremiah Lexer plantation, Frightmare Manor spans 20 acres, offers 3 independent, walk thru, Haunted Attractions on site, boasts a heart-pounding Free-Fall Attraction unlike anything you’ve ever seen in the “Lexer Jump”, and features the Nationally Recognized Nightmare at Frightmare Challenge.

If all 5 Attractions are successfully completed, you will get your money back. You’ve been warned – True Terror Exists Here.

Visit www.frightmaremanor.com for ticket prices and open dates/ times.

The Earls of Leicester: Presented by Jerry Douglas
SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 29 • 7:30 PM
Orchestra: $35 | Mezzanine: $30 | Balcony: $25

The Earls of Leicester have discovered a kind of magic that allows moments, once relegated to memories, to roar back to life. Conjure images of a bygone era when Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys were at the peak of their electrifying showmanship.

At an Earls’ show, straightman intros and sly asides transform the spaces between songs into a tap-dancing combination of context, comedy and history lessons, inspired by their bluegrass predecessors. The six-man band includes dobro master Jerry Douglas plus acclaimed writer, producer and solo artist Shawn Camp on lead vocals and guitar; renowned banjoist Charlie Cushman; veteran bluegrasser Jeff White on vocals and mandolin; Barry Bales on vocals and bass; and fiddler extraordinaire, Johnny Warren. In 2015, the Earls amassed more IBMA awards than anyone, including Entertainers of the Year, Instrumental Group of the Year and Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year to name a few.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 6 • 7:30 PM
Orchestra: $35 | Mezzanine: $30 | Balcony: $25

Together for over 25 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records and their music has appeared in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold-out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.

Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles,
they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

Chubby Checker
FRIDAY • OCTOBER 19 • 7:30 PM
Orchestra: $40 | Mezzanine: $35 | Balcony: $30

In 1959, Chubby Checker rose to national prominence with his debut record, The Class. Chubby’s smash hit, “The Twist,” quickly rose to #1 on the Billboard Pop chart and the popular dance that accompanies the song was made famous by Checker with his performance on American Bandstand in 1960. The concept of “dancing apart to the beat” was born and endless songs incorporating “The Twist” into its name sprang up such as “Peppermint Twist,” “Twist and Shout” and “Twistin’ the Night Away.” At the forefront was Chubby with “The Fly,” “The Pony” and “The Hucklebuck.”

The next few years were prolific for Chubby as hit followed hit. In 1961, Chubby recorded the #1 hit “Pony Time” which stayed on the charts for 16 weeks. In between recording and touring, Chubby took time to add feature films to his portfolio with the releases of “Don’t Knock the Twist” and “Twist Around the Clock.”
Chubby Checker remains in the spotlight with his high-energy performances that continue to bring the nostalgia of time gone by to his many fans.

TOTO: 40 Trips Around the Sun
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 20 • 7:30 PM
Orchestra: $60 | Mezzanine: $55 | Balcony: $50

Historically, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of TOTO. With 40 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, TOTO remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world. They are the benchmark by which many artists base their sound and production, and they continue to transcend the standards set by the entire music community, being simply synonymous with musical credibility.

Widely known for their Top 5 hits such as “Africa,” “Hold the Line” and “Rosanna,” and selling over 40 million albums, TOTO’s repertoire today continues to be current via high profile usage on both broadcast television and in films. They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70’s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles that appeal to a multi-generational fan base.

With the band’s 40th anniversary, TOTO has major plans in the works to celebrate their enduring career.

The award winning 43rd annual Mountain Makins festival at historic Rose Center in Morristown is a weekend folk life festival. The festival honors the rich traditions of the past, and supports modern interpretations of those traditions. More than just a fine art and craft show, visitors to the family-friendly event enjoy two stages of mountain music, storytelling, prize-winning dancers, regional authors, children’s activities, and abundant good food. One special feature is the live demonstration of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, basket making, wood turning, and more. Preview Party on Friday evening (10/26) features live entertainment, gourmet food and advance purchase of the juried crafts. Awarded Southeast Festivals and Events’ “Best Festival in the Southeast” for 2016. Four time “Top 20 Event in the Southeast” winner. Rose Center is located at 442 W. Second N. Street in Morristown, TN. Contact: (423)581-4330; director@rosecenter.org; rosecenter.org; facebook.com/mountainmakinsfestival.

Tanya Tucker
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 27 • 7:30 PM
Orchestra: $50 | Mezzanine: $45 | Balcony: $40

From the signature classic songs to the unforgettable sass and soul of her voice, Tanya Tucker has paved a path in country music and beyond. For four decades, Tanya’s sultry voice and vivacious stage presence has helped to make her one of the most admired and respected female vocalists in the Country music genre.
In 1974, Rolling Stone ran a cover story on Tanya Tucker with the headline that said, “You’re Gonna Hear From Me.” Truer words have never been spoken. The Texas native scored her debut hit in 1972 with “Delta Dawn,” which reached #6 on Billboard’s Hot Country chart when she was just 13 years old.

Tanya’s reign includes 23 Top 40 albums and a string of 56 Top 40 singles, with 10 reaching the #1 spot on the Billboard charts. Along the way, she has provided some of the biggest country music hits of each decade including, “Blood Red and Goin’ Down,” “Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone)” and “Texas (When I Die),” just to name a few. Tucker is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two CMAs, two ACMs, and three CMT awards.