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October
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What better way to experience a new culture than to get up and dance? Hattiloo Theatre invites young dancers to discover the
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What better way to experience a new culture than to get up and dance?
Hattiloo Theatre invites young dancers to discover the rhythms and movements of Rwanda in an exciting, hands-on cultural dance workshop led by visiting Rwandan artists!
During this one-hour experience, children will learn traditional Rwandan dance movements directly from the artists while being introduced to a different form of cultural expression. It’s an opportunity to step outside the familiar, try something new, and experience Rwandan culture in a way they won’t soon forget.
No dance experience is necessary. Just come ready to move, have fun, and discover something new!
Part of the Bridging Worlds Festival
This event is presented as part of Hattiloo Theatre’s Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival, connecting Memphis audiences with international artists through cultural exchange and shared artistic experiences.
13oct6:30 pm8:30 pmToy Box: Karaoke & R&BingoHattiloo Culture Box
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The Toy Box is Hattiloo’s weekly game night, happening every Tuesday. For this event, we’re featuring R&Bingo, a music-based bingo game built around songs you know and
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The Toy Box is Hattiloo’s weekly game night, happening every Tuesday. For this event, we’re featuring R&Bingo, a music-based bingo game built around songs you know and love.
R&Bingo will be the featured game, but the rest of the room will still be open for chess, checkers, Connect Four, Jenga, tic-tac-toe, Mancala, peg solitaire, and more. Come ready to play, or just come to listen, laugh, and enjoy the night.
Come with a group or join in when you arrive. Play a few rounds, cheer on the singers, or move between the microphone and the game tables throughout the night.
Choose the amount that works for you when you reserve your spot.
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Admission: Pay What You Want
14oct6:00 pm7:30 pmACROSS THE ARTS: A Conversation with Rwandan ArtistsHattiloo Theatre Main Stage
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What happens when artists from different parts of the world come together to share their experiences? Join Hattiloo Theatre for an intimate conversation with our visiting Rwandan artists, offering Memphis audiences
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What happens when artists from different parts of the world come together to share their experiences?
Join Hattiloo Theatre for an intimate conversation with our visiting Rwandan artists, offering Memphis audiences a unique opportunity to get to know the creative minds behind the work.
Moderated by Lawrence Blackwell, this conversation invites audiences to hear directly from the artists, learn more about their perspectives, and discover what shapes their creative expression. Rather than simply experiencing their work from the audience, you’ll have an opportunity to engage with the people behind it.
Part of the Bridging Worlds Festival
This event is presented as part of Hattiloo Theatre’s Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival, connecting Memphis audiences with international artists through cultural exchange and shared artistic experiences
14oct6:30 pm9:30 pmLaugh Box: Featuring Adam Nickson & LaToya TennilleHattiloo Culture Box
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The Laugh Box is a weekly comedy showcase featuring multiple comedians and a diverse range of comedy styles, from sharp observations and storytelling to edgy stand-up and everything in between. This
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The Laugh Box is a weekly comedy showcase featuring multiple comedians and a diverse range of comedy styles, from sharp observations and storytelling to edgy stand-up and everything in between.
This show features Adam Nickson & LaToya Tennille.
Adam Nickson is a local Comedian based out of Memphis, Tennessee. He is a father of three, an only child, and a real Memphis native.
LaToya Tennille is an award-winning comedian, host, writer, and entrepreneur. Featured on Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City, she is the founder of LaToya Tennille Productions, LaToya Tennille Cares, LOL Memphis Improv Troupe, and the Memphis Urban Laughs Comedy Festival, and the first woman to own a comedy club in Memphis.
Doors open at 6:30 PM. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Featuring some of the region’s top comics in an intimate setting, The Laugh Box puts you closer to the laughs than ever before.
Seating is limited. Get your tickets now.
Buy your tickets early. These shows are designed to be intimate and often sell out.
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Can the arts help bring a community back together after unimaginable tragedy? Join Hattiloo Theatre for a unique, interactive workshop exploring the role of artistic expression in Rwanda’s recovery following the
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Can the arts help bring a community back together after unimaginable tragedy?
Join Hattiloo Theatre for a unique, interactive workshop exploring the role of artistic expression in Rwanda’s recovery following the genocide.
Led by visiting Rwandan artists, this experience will take audiences beyond conversation to discover how the arts have helped people reconnect and come together. Through selected performance excerpts, discussion, and interactive participation, you’ll gain a closer look at how artistic expression can contribute to a community’s recovery.
This isn’t simply a presentation to sit through. It’s an opportunity to participate, ask questions, and explore the power of the arts through the perspectives of those sharing their country’s experiences.
Come prepared to engage with the artists and leave with a deeper appreciation for the role creative expression can play in bringing people together.
Part of the Bridging Worlds Festival
This event is presented as part of Hattiloo Theatre’s Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival, connecting Memphis audiences with international artists through cultural exchange and shared artistic experiences
15oct6:30 pm9:30 pmSpeaker Box Slam: Open Mic NightHattiloo Culture Box
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Meet us at Culture Box for Open Mic Night! The Speaker Box Slam is a spoken word competition where poets perform original work before an audience that includes a panel of
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Meet us at Culture Box for Open Mic Night!
The Speaker Box Slam is a spoken word competition where poets perform original work before an audience that includes a panel of audience-selected judges.
The competition runs over four consecutive weeks. One winner is selected during each of the first three weeks. On the fourth week, those three winners return to compete for the championship.
The champion receives a $200 cash prize and is invited to serve as the featured poet and host for the next four Speaker Box events, earning an additional $50 per appearance.
Only 10 poets may compete each week. Sign-up begins at 6:30 PM. The show starts at 7:00 PM. Each poet may perform two poems during the evening.
Performing poets get in free. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Bring your voice. Take your shot.
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Experience Rwanda through the lens of cinema at Hattiloo Theatre! We’re bringing international storytelling to the screen for a special evening of Rwandan film as part of our Bridging
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Experience Rwanda through the lens of cinema at Hattiloo Theatre!
We’re bringing international storytelling to the screen for a special evening of Rwandan film as part of our Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival. This is an opportunity to experience filmmaking from another part of the world, discover new cultural perspectives, and connect with stories that speak to familiar human experiences.
Our featured film, Phiona, A Girl from Madrid, explores the complexities of identity and returning home. After spending three years isolated from the outside world, Phiona returns to find that a conversation with her cousin takes an unexpected turn, challenging their relationship and bringing her past decisions into question.
Whether you’re passionate about international cinema or simply looking for something different to experience in Memphis, we invite you to join us at Hattiloo for an evening of Rwandan storytelling on screen.
Part of the Bridging Worlds Festival
This event is presented as part of Hattiloo Theatre’s Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival, connecting Memphis audiences with international artists through cultural exchange and shared artistic experiences.
17oct6:00 pm7:30 pmI Bwiza (Tenacity) Film ScreeningHattiloo Theatre Main Stage
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Experience the richness of Rwandan storytelling through film, right here at Hattiloo Theatre! As part of our Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival,
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Experience the richness of Rwandan storytelling through film, right here at Hattiloo Theatre!
As part of our Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival, we’re bringing Rwandan cinema to the Main Stage for a special afternoon film screening. This is an opportunity to discover stories from another part of the world, experience a different cultural perspective, and see how familiar human experiences are explored through Rwandan filmmaking.
Our featured film, I Bwiza (Tenacity), follows a 23-year-old artist determined to fulfill her late father’s dream of making a living through traditional Imigongo art. As she works to support her family, she must confront the challenges and exploitation standing between her and that dream.
Whether you’re a film enthusiast or simply curious about Rwandan culture, we invite you to spend an afternoon at Hattiloo discovering a story you might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.
Part of the Bridging Worlds Festival
This event is presented as part of Hattiloo Theatre’s Bridging Worlds International Theatre Festival, connecting Memphis audiences with international artists through cultural exchange and shared artistic experiences.
17oct7:30 pm9:30 pmMusic Box: Featuring King Juju IHattiloo Culture Box
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental music
This show features King Juju I.
King Juju I, is a Memphis born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His somewhat paradoxical delivery of soothing but exciting makes him an instant favorite wherever he goes.
This show features two concerts:
1st Performance
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
2nd Performance
Doors: 10:00 PM
Show: 10:30 PM
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Seating is limited, creating a unique up-close experience between artists and audiences.
Buy your tickets early. These shows are designed to be intimate and often sell out.
21oct6:30 pm9:30 pmLaugh Box: Featuring DeShun Macintosh & Richard Douglas JonesHattiloo Culture Box
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The Laugh Box is a weekly comedy showcase featuring multiple comedians and a diverse range of comedy styles, from sharp observations and storytelling to edgy stand-up and everything in between. This
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The Laugh Box is a weekly comedy showcase featuring multiple comedians and a diverse range of comedy styles, from sharp observations and storytelling to edgy stand-up and everything in between.
This show features DeShun Macintosh & Richard Douglas Jones.
Deshun Macintosh’s comedic style is fun, creative and aggressive. He love to bring energy with him and loves to get the crowd involved. DeShun’s jokes are from his experience with family, with being a dad and things he experiences as a kid. They say laughter heals, and he loves making people laugh.
Richard Douglas Jones is a self-professed “Southern Fried Nerd” whose comedy blends nerd culture, race, and sharp social commentary. Seen on Comedy Central and LOL Network, he has toured nationally, opened for Hannibal Buress and Patton Oswalt, and headlined the Memphis and Plano Comedy Festivals while championing Black nerd culture through stand-up.
Doors open at 6:30 PM. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Featuring some of the region’s top comics in an intimate setting, The Laugh Box puts you closer to the laughs than ever before.
Seating is limited. Get your tickets now.
Buy your tickets early. These shows are designed to be intimate and often sell out.
22oct7:30 pm9:30 pmWe Choose TomorrowHattiloo Theatre Main Stage
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37 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
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We Choose Tomorrow brings together Rwandan and Black American artists in three original works exploring resilience, courage, identity, and legacy. Umuganda: The Choice to Live follows Rwandans whose sense of community, joy, and
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We Choose Tomorrow brings together Rwandan and Black American artists in three original works exploring resilience, courage, identity, and legacy.
Umuganda: The Choice to Live follows Rwandans whose sense of community, joy, and belonging is fractured by division, and their powerful choice to come together again, rebuild, reconnect, and reclaim a life filled with strength, color, unity, and joy. Ndabaga brings to life the story of a young woman who challenges gender expectations and proves that courage can make the impossible possible. The evening closes with What We Carry, a devised choreopoem exploring what we inherit, what we release, and what we choose to pass forward.
Together, the works ask one powerful question: What do we choose to make of tomorrow?
This production is presented as part of the Bridging Worlds: An International Black Theatre Initiative, which launches Hattiloo’s Pan-African collaborations, marking the start of its next twenty years of leadership in uniting Black theatre across the globe. This groundbreaking festival brings three acclaimed Black theatre companies to Memphis for exclusive two-week residencies: Norway’s Nordic Black Theatre, Nigeria’s Jos Theatre (Death Road), and South Africa’s Market Theatre.
Alongside powerful performances, artists will lead immersive workshops, masterclasses, and public discussions to foster cultural exchange and dialogue. Bridging Worlds celebrates the shared Black experience across the diaspora, uniting Memphis with the global stage.
23oct7:30 pm9:30 pmMusic Box: Featuring Teal WrightHattiloo Culture Box
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37 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental music
This show features Teal Wright.
Teal Wright is a multi-hyphenate creative from Memphis. As a songstress, her artistry is inspired by her deep love and cultural reverence for black music and art. Teal brings a soulful celebration of black music & culture inspired by neo-soul, R&B, and hip-hop. She began performing solo in 2025 and has performed nationally with collaborators and Memphis-based artists Talibah Safiya & Ekpe Abioto.
This show features two concerts:
1st Performance
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
2nd Performance
Doors: 10:00 PM
Show: 10:30 PM
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Seating is limited, creating a unique up-close experience between artists and audiences.
Buy your tickets early. These shows are designed to be intimate and often sell out.
24oct7:30 pm9:30 pmMusic Box: Featuring Adrian Ace Kennard and Ashundra BernardHattiloo Culture Box
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37 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental music
This show features both Adrian Ace Kennard and Ashundra Bernard in each performance.
Adrian Ace Kennard is a soulful vocalist from Memphis whose smooth baritone blends R&B, gospel, and timeless soul. Known for his heartfelt delivery and dynamic stage presence, he sings with honesty and passion, creating moments that resonate long after the music ends. Tonight is a celebration of love, life, and authentic connection.
Memphis native Ashundra Bernard is an actress and vocalist with experience spanning musical theatre, live performance, and recording. Her recent stage credits include Effie White in Dreamgirls, Shug Avery in The Color Purple, and Armelia McQueen in Ain’t Misbehavin’, among others. Through every performance, Ashundra’s goal is to bring people together, spark meaningful connection, and create unforgettable moments.
This show features two concerts:
1st Performance
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
2nd Performance
Doors: 10:00 PM
Show: 10:30 PM
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Seating is limited, creating a unique up-close experience between artists and audiences.
Buy your tickets early. These shows are designed to be intimate and often sell out.
28oct6:30 pm9:30 pmLaugh Box: Featuring Bryant Hannah & Josh JohnsonHattiloo Culture Box
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The Laugh Box is a weekly comedy showcase featuring multiple comedians and a diverse range of comedy styles, from sharp observations and storytelling to edgy stand-up and everything in between. This
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The Laugh Box is a weekly comedy showcase featuring multiple comedians and a diverse range of comedy styles, from sharp observations and storytelling to edgy stand-up and everything in between.
This show features Bryant Hannah & Josh Johnson.
Bryant Hannah, also known as “Moufpiece,” is a high energy comic that will have you caught up in his family stories, work relationships and everyday life! His sultry wit has landed him on stages on cruise ships and comedy clubs all over the U.S., and leave his audiences wanting more!
Josh “Showtime Johnson is an award-winning clean comedian from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his high-energy performances, quick wit, and relatable storytelling. With six years of stand-up experience, Josh has built a reputation for delivering comedy that brings people of all ages together through laughter. Josh’s mission is simple make people laugh, spread joy, and represent Memphis with excellence.
Doors open at 6:30 PM. The show starts at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
Featuring some of the region’s top comics in an intimate setting, The Laugh Box puts you closer to the laughs than ever before.
Seating is limited. Get your tickets now.
Buy your tickets early. These shows are designed to be intimate and often sell out.
31oct7:30 pm9:30 pmMusic Box: Featuring Yella PHattiloo Culture Box
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37 Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental
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The Music Box is an intimate concert series featuring an eclectic lineup of Memphis artists. Performances range from bebop jazz and soul to rock, blues, folk, and experimental music
This show features Yella P.
Damion “Yella P” Pearson is an internationally celebrated multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennessee. Best known for his blazing harmonica solos, raw vocals, and expressive guitar playing, he seamlessly blends blues, gospel, soul, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. His dynamic performances reflect a deep connection to musical tradition while pushing genre boundaries.
This show features two concerts:
1st Performance
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
2nd Performance
Doors: 10:00 PM
Show: 10:30 PM
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Seating is limited, creating a unique up-close experience between artists and audiences.
Buy your tickets early. These shows are designed to be intimate and often sell out.
ABOUT HATTILOO
Hattiloo Theatre is a premier Memphis performing arts venue and one of the region’s only freestanding Black repertory theatres. Founded in 2006, it showcases bold, thought-provoking productions centered on the African American experience.
Located in Overton Square, it serves as both an artistic home and community hub, offering performances, education programs, and support for emerging artists. Hattiloo uses theatre to inspire dialogue, preserve history, and empower community through Black storytelling.
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A Stage for Whats Next
A Stage for What’s Next is Hattiloo’s capital campaign to transform underused space into vibrant cultural hubs that expand artistic opportunity, strengthen community engagement, and secure Hattiloo’s independence for generations.
