Keith Davis
CTC Jackson Assistant Director
Keith Davis is a native of Bells and Jackson, Tennessee. He was educated in the Jackson public school system before matriculating at Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, from which he holds a B.A. in Philosophy. Early years after college graduation Keith pursued his more creative endeavors such as writing, theater and dance, and later would begin a focused study of psycho-spirituality. Keith now teaches yoga…
Gertrude Copeland
CTC Assistant Director
Gertrude Copeland, a graduate of Jackson Central Merry High School (class of 1971) and graduate of Lane College and has been an educator for over 45 years. She continues to teach and educate children and youth inside and outside of school hours, including tutoring and mentoring after school. Because of her bright spirit and relentless efforts in the betterment of children..
Michael Beecham
CTC Jackson Stage Manager
Michael is graduate of Bethel University; he received his B.A. in Theatre and was a part of the Bethel Renaissance Program. While attending he was honored to be in many popular musicals such as Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), Matilda the Musical (Mr. Wormwood) and most recently portraying the role of Monsieur André in The Phantom of the Opera. He has also participated in a number of community theatre productions;
Penny Roberts-Cooper
CTC Jackson Character Education Coordinator
Penny Roberts-Cooper is an Elementary School educator in the Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS). She was also the recipient of the Children’s Theater Company’s Henry Box Brown Community Mobilization Grant Award in 2021, JMCSS’s 2022 Elementary School Teacher of the Year, member of the Baha’i Faith….
Tatonia Dunlap
CTC Jackson Stage Manager
Tatonia Dunlap, CTC Jackson’s newest Local Advisory Board Member, also serves as CTC Jackson’s Stage Manager and Dance Teacher. Tatonia Dunlap believes that the arts are a universal tool for healing. Tatonia is a mother of three boys (ages 12, 13, and 18), from Trenton, TN, and currently resides in Jackson, TN. She uses the visual and performing arts as a way to stay active, as a stress reliever, and to teach self-discipline.
Adam Crossley
CTC Jackson Character Education Coordinator
Adam Crossley is a film and tv composer, singer-songwriter, producer, and recording artist, and Juliet Crossley is director of Pre-Primary at a Nashville-based Montessori school, a visual artist, illustrator, and musician. They are a Nashville-based husband-wife duo who have been writing and performing together since 2010.
Lachesha Hendrix
CTC Jackson Parent Coordinator & Regional Chapter Coordinator
Lachesha Hendrix was born and raised in West TN. She was educated in the Dyer County School System & Weakly County School System. She attended Dyersburg State Community College, University of TN at Martin, and Liberty University where she is pursuing her Master’s in Pastoral Counseling. She is a certified Life Coach, Peer Recovery Specialist, and Licensed Esthetician. Lachesha is also a licensed Minister.
Averri Anderson
CTC Jackson Associate Producer & Graphic Designer
Averri Anderson is the Associate Producer & PR Associate for the Children’s Theater Company. She is also a member of the CTC Jackson Local Advisory Board and has served as the Local Liaison for the CTC Jackson Chapter since 2022. Averri is a multidisciplinary artist and former elementary school art teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communications with a minor in Psychology.
Will Adams
CTC Jackson Assistant Stage Manager & Production Intern
Will Adams was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He graduated from high school in 2019 and afterwards began his studies in Instrumental Music Education at Lane College. Throughout his 4 years at the institution, he has played with the "Quiet Storm" Marching Band and was section leader from 2021-2023 for tuba players. He was introduced to CTC Jackson in early January of 2023…
Juliet Crossley
CTC Jackson Character Education Coordinator
Adam Crossley is a film and tv composer, singer-songwriter, producer, and recording artist, and Juliet Crossley is director of Pre-Primary at a Nashville-based Montessori school, a visual artist, illustrator, and musician. They are a Nashville-based husband-wife duo who have been writing and performing together since 2010.
Nadia Beard
CTC Jackson Assistant Director & Choreographer
Originally from Lauderdale County, Nadia Beard now resides in Jackson, TN for almost three decades. She is the oldest daughter of James T. and as Bernadine Beard. Following graduation from North Side High School in 1997, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2001. Nadia also attended American University in Washington D.C….
Ayanna Campbell
CTC Jackson Associate Director & Choreographer
Ayanna Campbell is a dancer, choreographer, actress, and independent model. She is a native of Jackson, Tennessee. Ayanna has been dancing since the age of three and made her first appearance on the stage at four. Ayanna started in the church and expanded from there. Her very first teacher was Nadia Beard and the Pat Brown School of Dancing.
Keith Hendrix
CTC Jackson Video & Media Specialist
Keith was born and raised in Alamo, TN and graduated from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, specializing in Digital Cinematography, although he is also a still image and portrait photographer. He currently shoots film projects ranging from short films, mini documentaries, and commercials, and has experience with a wide variety of film formats including with the latest full frame digital formats..
Veronica Sesson
CTC Jackson Assistant Director & Choreographer
Veronica Sesson is a native of Jackson TN. She is the daughter of the late Moddie Sesson Sr. and Bridgette Sesson. Ms. Sesson works for the Jackson Madison County School System as Assistant Principal of North Side High School. She also teaches Competitive Dance part-time at VSS Dance in South Jackson, TN….