Jillian Barron

Check out the trailer for Tennessee Shakespeare Company's upcoming production of "To Kill A Mockingbird," adapted from Harper Lee by Christopher Stergel, directed by Dan McCleary, starring Patrick Sullivan, Ainsley Geno, Josh Pearce, Adela Calzada, Roman Kyle, Michael Khanlarian, and Meredith Koch. Dates: Sept. 20th-Oct. 2nd 2016 Location: Hutchison School Ticket Sales: www.tnshakespeare.org

Photos by Patricia Barron Shakespeare's Greatest Hits Copyright 2013 Tennessee Shakespeare Co.

My heart still swells with pride every time I think about this show. It was my first audition after college, my first show in Memphis, my first real lead role, and the first time I really wanted a career in theatre. Proof pushed me as an actress and gave me the opportunity to work with the talents of Sam Weakly, Stephen Garret, and Taylor Wood. This is one show I would do again in a heartbeat.

On 9/1/16, Shelby Farms opened their newly constructed "Heart of the Park" portion of the Shelby Farms property. This new addition includes a lake, a water park, a new visitor center, restaurant, event center, and amphitheater stage. They are hosting 30 days of celebration throughout the month of September, and Tennessee Shakespeare Company was invited to be the first act to perform on their outdoor stage. Jillian Barron and Marquis Archuleta entertained crowds with Shakespea