On the stage of the Coppell High School Auditorium, the cast and crew of the Cowboy Theatre Company’s upcoming production, “Our Town,” are not just getting ready to put on a show — they are getting ready to live out an entire lifetime for the audience.

“Our Town” follows the lives of several citizens of a small town through different milestones of life. Over the course of three acts, the audience watches the characters grow over a decade, seeing a culmination of the human experience from first love to final breath.

“Our Town” shows in the CHS Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 

Head theater director Glenn Price creates a show Coppell residents connect with, not only because of who they might know in it, but how they see themselves reflected in its plot. 

“This play speaks to humanity,” Price said. “Every time you do a play, you’re tied to these pieces and characters because you have to live through them and walk in their shoes. But you also leave a piece of yourself, not only in the theater, but with the audience members.”

The set design for “Our Town” is particularly unique, as unlike most large scale school productions it is minimalistic with a stronger focus on light and sound than actual structures. CHS junior stage manager Georgia Reynolds is in charge of these small details. 

“Every single time the lights might change on stage, a sound key is played, or something is rolled on stage, I’m the person who says go,” Reynolds said. “I’m in love with this play and how it’s written. Through this production I’ve learned that I can take on a lot more stress than I thought I could.”

Actors think this show is a truly special experience. 

“This show has united us in a way I didn’t know was possible,” said CHS junior Makayla Arnold, who plays Rebecca Gibbs. 

New Tech High @ Coppell senior Lucy Martinson, who plays Emily Webb, echoes this sentiment. 

“A realization that Emily makes in the third act is that she didn’t ever appreciate the time she had with her family as much,” Martinson said. “Especially as I’m a senior, this play has definitely taught me to really cherish the moments I have with my family and my friends.”

The show’s heart lies in the beauty of everyday life, and the company’s decision to bring in elements of local history.

“We’re not just tying in elements from the original play, but the history of Coppell,” Price said. “I wanted to give a wink to Coppell’s history, given how inviting and welcoming this community has been to my family and me.”

Not only does this production follow the development of life’s precious moments, but also its heartbreaking ones.

“What I hope the audience walks away with is the importance in stopping to embrace the moment and the lives that we have,” Price said.

Tickets for “Our Town” can be purchased here.

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