Bell Witch
One-Woman
Show

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* Click HERE to e-mail Debbie about a book-signing or one-woman show based on the book, or you can call her directly at (423) 422-9728.
* Click HERE to watch YouTube video about the book.

Available
for Sale:
Autographed
Copy of
My Book
for $20 Cash
Book Cover for The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist by DJ Lyons
© 2007-2011 by Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
All Rights Reserved
I will
provide
my own
Sound
System.
Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons is a professional storyteller and published author. In
addition to a book-signing, she performs a One-Woman Show called "The Bell
Witch Unveiled" based on her book entitled "The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last!
The True Story Of A Poltergeist" written under her pen name of DJ Lyons.

This One-Woman Show attempts to clear the name of Cate Williams Batts (often
spelled Kate). This was the woman wrongly accused of being the poltergeist who
haunted the family of John and Lucy Bell from 1817 to 1821. Debbie tells this
story in first-person perspective, portraying the part of Cate Batts herself.

This carefully researched and investigated performance piece (told from Cate
Batts’ perspective) for middle school, high school, college, and adult audiences,
reveals at last the true identify and motives of the Bell Witch of Adams,
Tennessee. This is most appropriate for ages 11 to 111.

Further Details:

Have you ever heard of the Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee? I am referring to
one of the most widely-documented ghost stories of all time. To put it simply, a
strange spirit haunted the family of John and Lucy Bell starting in 1817. After
three years of this poltergeist-type activity, John Bell mysteriously died. The
spirit claimed the credit for killing off John Bell. Then it continued its tortuous
activities until Bell's teenage daughter, Betsy, finally agreed to break her
engagement to Joshua Gardner. Only then did the poltergeist leave. It returned
to resume its haunting for a two-week period in 1828 and then promised to
return in 107 years. It never did keep that promise. Or did it? Some people in
Adams, Tennessee, feel that the spirit who came to be called the Bell Witch
resides there yet.

Many Middle Tennesseans are still fearful of the Bell Witch as it was commonly
believed that a poltergeist randomly selected a pure of spirit, God-fearing man
upon whom to inflict its venom. Until now, no one knew why the Bell family was
the one chosen for this dubious honor. As this performance suggests, there was
actual rhyme and reason to this haunting for John Bell allegedly murdered two
men and provoked a third into not being able to rest in peace. Strangely enough,
it was not these three men who received the credit. Instead, a woman still living
at the time, Cate Batts, often spelled Kate, received the blame.

Cate Batts possessed many psychic abilities including that of being a healer. She
never used her spiritual gifts for anything but good. So why did she get the
finger of blame?

Wouldn't it be incredible if Cate Batts herself could briefly return to the earth
plane and answer that question and many more? Wouldn't it be astounding if
all the key characters who played a role in this saga, (i.e., Cate Batts, John and
Lucy Bell, and the three poltergeists), could actually tell you from their
perspective what happened in those long ago years? This first-person
performance piece, told in the words of Cate Batts, will give an alternate viewing
point of what could have truly taken place. The performance will theorize who
the actual perpetrators were and why.

I invite you to delve into the world of the Bell Witch. It is possible that you will
never view life or death quite the same again.

  • 10-28-1993  Central High School, Knoxville, TN
  • 10-31-1993  Lightworks, Bristol, TN
  • 10-27-1996 TarSide Tales, Rocky Mount Storytelling Festival, NC
  • 4-29-1997  Cheatham County Public Library, Ashland City, TN
  • 5-01-1997  Gorham-MacBane Public Library, Springfield, TN
  • 5-15-1997  Elmer Hinton Memorial Public Library, Portland, TN. Click
    HERE to read Press Release from Portland Leader by Julie Durbin.
  • 1-07-1997 Zephyr, Knoxville, TN
  • 5-07-1999  Green Spring Tales in the Cemetery, Greeneville, TN

  • Please note: BOOK GOT PUBLISHED IN 2008

  • June 14, 2008 - Folk Life Tent at Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival at Cove
    Lake State Park in Caryville, Tennessee. Show times were from 2:30 to 3:20
    and again at  6:00 to 6:50. Click HERE to read Charlotte Underwood's
    Press Release in the LaFollette Press.

  • July 12, 2008 - Maury County Public Library in Columbia, TN. 7:00 - 8:30
    p.m. Program included 45-50 minute performance followed by a question
    and answer period. Click HERE for more details about the Library
    Performance and to read Adam Southern's Press Release in the Daily
    Herald.

  • October 27, 2011 - Kingsport Renaissance Center in Kingsport, TN
Performance Fee: Negotiable.

Get either of these show options for the same flat rate,
whether you choose Option #1 or Option #2:
Performance Option #1 - One Show of "The Bell Witch
Unveiled"
50-minute Show for
Adults & Young Adults:
ages 11 to 101

7:00 to 7:50
Evening of Storytelling for Adults and Young Adults.
This show is not recommended for young children.

1. “The Bell Witch Unveiled” by DJ Lyons
40-minute Session

7:50 to 8:30
Question & Answer Session followed by Book Signing
for patrons interested in purchasing author’s Bell
Witch Unveiled book for $20 each
Performance Option #2 - Family Showcase followed by
"Bell Witch Unveiled" Show
30-minute Family Showcase
for all ages

6:30 to 7:00
Family Showcase of fun and gentle ghost &
spooky tales filled with audience participation
opportunities:

1. “Black Bubblegum” by Ms. Frances Caffrey

2. “Ghost With One Black Eye” by Ms. Chris Lindgren

3. “Big Red Lips” by Ms. Gwenda LedBetter

4. “Burger King” by a 12-year-old boy from Canada
7:00 to 7:15
15-minute intermission
50-minute Show for
Adults & Young Adults:
ages 11 to 101

7:15 to 8:05
Evening of Storytelling for Adults and Young
Adults. This show is not recommended for young
children.

5. “The Bell Witch Unveiled” by DJ Lyons
40-minute session

8:05 to 8:45
Question & Answer Session followed by Book
Signing for patrons interested in purchasing
author’s Bell Witch Unveiled book for $20 each
To book or to get more information,
E-mail or Call Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
e-mail:
moredunntales@yahoo.com
or e-mail: askdjlyons@yahoo.com
(423) 422-9728
Performance Option #1 -
One Show of "The Bell Witch Unveiled"
was selected by the following places:
Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons is available for performances and
book signings throughout the USA. For more information, to
buy a book using Pay Pal, or to book Debbie for a performance,
call Debbie at(423) 422-9728, e-mail Debbie at
moredunntales@yahoo.com or askdjlyons@yahoo.com, or
explore this website. Pay Pal link below:
  • Program included a 30-minute Family Showcase of gentle ghost and spooky
    tales for all ages, a 15-minute intermission, a 45-50 minute performance of "The
    Bell Witch Unveiled" followed by a question and answer period.

  • Oct. 24, 2008 - Art Circle Public Library in Crossville, TN. 6:30-8: 45 p.m.  Click
    HERE for more details about the Library Performance.

  • Oct. 15, 2010 - Yeomen's in the Fork in Franklin, TN. 7:00-9:00 p.m.

  • Sept. 29, 2011 - Obion Public Library in Union City, TN

  • Oct. 22, 2011 - Halloween Ghostly Gathering at Historic Rugby in Rugby, TN

  • Oct. 29, 2011 - Halloween Ghostly Gathering at Historic Rugby in Rugby, TN

  • "Great performance.  The storyteller was animated, played
    many characters in her stories and was a great storyteller.  
    We really enjoyed her. " (Feedback received from an audience member at Historic Rugby, TN)
Performance Option #2 -
Family Showcase followed by
"Bell Witch Unveiled" Show
was selected by these places:
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Debbie Dunn telling the story of the Bell Witch Unveiled at Historic Rugby.
Photo taken by my best friend, Terry Hunt-Fortier.

Telling the story of the Bell Witch Unveiled at Historic Rugby. Photo taken by my best friend, Terry Hunt-Fortier.