JACKSON, April 19-- "Say No Max," the Union University Players' annual children's play, will teach area schoolchildren to resist the dangers of drugs and alcohol April 30-May 3.
The play tells the story of Max, a ten-year-old boy who moves to a new town, and his efforts to make friends. As the other children tempt him to try cigarettes and alcohol, Max travels to the Land of Delusion, a dream world where he must learn to say no."
'Say No Max' is a very self-affirming play; a play that shows kids they have the power to resist temptation," David Burke, director of the players, said.
Performances are scheduled for April 30 and May 2 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., May 1 at 10 a.m., and May 3 at noon. All performances will take place in Union's G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel. Officers representing the Jackson Police Department's D.A.R.E. drug awareness program will be on hand following each performance to share additional information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Tickets to Say No Max" are $2 each and may be reserved in the University's box office from noon to 5 p.m. weekdays. For reservations or more information, call (901) 661-5105 or (901) 661-5287.
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