DHS Drama presents 'All That Twitters Is Not Gold' Thursday evening

Opening night for drama students at Dyersburg High School is quickly approaching, with a performance of 'All That Twitters Is Not Gold' set for 7 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 26. Additional performances are slated for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. Tickets, priced at $5 for students and $6 for adults, will be on sale at the door.

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Additional evening performances are set at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27 and 28, with a matinee planned for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29.

Tickets are $5 for students and $6 for adults.

The play, a one-act comedy by Ray Sheers, features many surprises, special effects and unique costumes ... and a theme that is decidedly green.

"I have loved working on the costumes," said costume manager and DHS senior Abbi Tabor, daughter of Steve and Kaye Tabor. "The costume crew hasn't worked this hard in a really long time. (The most unique part of the play is that) everything is green!"

"Working on the technical aspects of this production has been the best," said DHS junior Blake Alford, a member of the production team and son of Missy Brunson and Paul Alford. "There are a lot of surprises. It is a great family play."

"(I have most enjoyed) all of the cool special effects that we, the techies, have to work with," said stage manager and DHS junior Kevin Danley, son of Carla Danley and Bill Danley. "It is my first official stage-manager position and I made many new friends."

House manager and DHS junior Lara Beth Cherry said the audience will have much to enjoy in the production.

"The actors interact a lot more with the audience and that makes them feel a part of the play, too," said Cherry, daughter of Penny Cherry and Fred Cherry. "We have a lot of cool special effects, such as fog machines and small, green light shows. Those add an extra 'wow' factor to the play, as well."

"It is quirky, funny and magical," said DHS sophomore Madison Evans, daughter of Cristy Evans and Scotty Evans. "It is also very ... interesting! You never know what to expect! (The production will make the audience) feel like they are a part of the fairy tale, as well."

"(The play is) very entertaining and goofy," said DHS senior Jacob Pope, son of Audrey Butler and Darwin Pope. "The special effects are amazing."

"The set is amazing (and) magical," said DHS senior Alyssa Wells, who plays 'Aunt Maggie' in the production. "(My favorite memory during the play was) dancing the 'wobble' out in front of the school at 11:30 p.m. It is such a great experience and you are surrounded by wonderful people all the time. We are like family."

Wells, daughter of Tonya Wells and John Wells, said the audience will enjoy the play because "it is entertaining."

"The audience will love the plot and the special effects," said DHS sophomore Krysta Milburn, who plays Crystal. "(The most unique part of the play is) the fact that it is a remake of the 'Wizard of Oz.'"

Milburn is the daughter of Jerry Bonds and Amber Bonds.

"(This play) takes the audience to another place and (inspires them to) use their imagination," said DHS junior Tejianna Saxton, daughter of Felicia Saxton. "The rhyming and special effects bring the play to life."

"I have enjoyed the rhyming and goofiness of this play," said DHS senior Brakkos King, son of Angie Reddick. "Drama isn't a club that teaches just discipline or just self-respect or just builds character; but instead, it does all of the above."

"I love the familyhood that drama creates," said Tabor. "It doesn't matter what 'clique' you are in, if you are in drama you are a part of the family. Even though we are here many hours into the night, I wouldn't trade it for anything."

"Drama is an escape from reality," said Evans. "When I am stressed or worried, it takes my mind off things. We all accept each other for who we are and we are truly a family. It's a blast!"

"Wrap-up night was really fun," said Pope. "Drama is very fun. We know how to have a good time while we are working on the production of the play."

"Drama gives everyone a place to be themselves," said Cherry. "(A place to) thrive in."