The Jackson Theatre Guild operates as a 501-c3 volunteer organization.

 

Our Mission

 

The Jackson Theatre Guild (a 501c3 organization) exists to promote, encourage, and support quality theatrical productions, the arts, and the educational aspect of theatre in Jackson, TN and its surrounding areas.

 

Our History

 

Approaching 60 years of service to our community, the Jackson Theatre Guild was chartered in 1965 by Jesse Byrum with the help of co-founders Elisabeth Fossey and Robert Hewitt and was created in response to overwhelming local encouragement.

 

The Guild’s first production was The Sound of Music, performed on the Jackson Junior High stage. From that moment on it was clear that this area was hungry for and ready to support live theatre.

 

Today with the aid of alumni from the Guild’s past and its constant flow of new members, the Guild continues to be relevant as an artistic outlet and recognized as an integral asset in growing our community.

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