This is a milestone year for Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird". With 50-years of popularity, this hit will be performed at the Arts Center of Cannon County from October 7th through the 22nd. Performances are at 7:30 on Friday and Saturday evenings, and there are Sunday afternoon matinees at 2:00 o'clock. The theatre is at 1427 John Bragg Highway in neighboring Woodbury. Many patrons enjoy going early and having dinner in the down-home dining experience that's co-located with the theatre and an impressive Marly Burger Art Gallery. 

"To Kill A Mockingbird" is set in small-town Alabama in the 1930s. It tells the story of a young girl named Scout and her first encounters with prejudice - as she, her friend and her brother try to contact their mysterious, reclusive neighbor, Boo Radley. Scout's father, Atticus, defends a black man, Tom Robinson, accused of raping a white woman in a racially-charged trial. 

Directed by Scarlett Turney, this production features Sarah Kate Helton as Scout, James Bassant as Jem and David Cummings as Atticus Finch. The cast also includes Keegan Miller, Becky Hayes, Faye Northcutt-Knox, Becky Coutras, Andrew McKnight, Ted Verbeten, Michael McGee, James Atkins, Quintin Parnell, Phil Mote, Blanche Glimps, Steve Underwood, Richard Stickney, Alexandra McNamara, Matt Hunter, and Heather Willow.

To Kill a Mockingbird  is sponsored in part by Franklin’s Printworks and is part of the 2011 Stagedoor Series. Tickets for To Kill a Mockingbird  are $10 with discounts available for students, seniors and groups and  may be purchased by calling the Arts Center box office at 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.artscenterofcc.com.