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Plays and Events
The Genius of Being Stupid
Date: July 25th – July 27th
Location: Hattiloo Theatre
Admission: $20
Meet Keenan Scott II, the dynamic playwright, poet, actor, director, and producer whose work has resonated on stages across the country. A native of Queens, New York, Keenan is best known for his critically acclaimed Broadway debut Thoughts of a Colored Man, which had its commercial world premiere at Syracuse Stage before moving to Baltimore Center Stage and eventually to Broadway’s Golden Theater. That groundbreaking play also found its way to the Hattiloo stage, where audiences connected deeply with its powerful themes and lyrical storytelling.
Now, Keenan returns to Hattiloo with his newest work-in-progress: The Genius of Being Stupid. This autobiographical solo show offers a deeply personal and unfiltered exploration of his experiences as a special education student growing up between Queens and suburban Maryland. Through humor, heartbreak, and raw honesty, Keenan examines how society defines intelligence and how he came to define it for himself.
You are invited to a special workshop presentation of The Genius of Being Stupid, currently in its early stages of development before heading to Broadway. As part of this intimate experience, audience feedback is encouraged and essential to the creative process.
Be among the first to witness and shape the next chapter in Keenan Scott II’s groundbreaking theatrical journey.
JUBILEE
July 25 – August 24, 2025
Written by
Tazewell Thompson
Regional Premiere
The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers shattered racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad, entertaining kings and queens. For centuries, the bold a cappella African American ensemble born on the campus of Fisk University has blended their rich voices together sharing a heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. With uplifting spirituals and hymns including “Wade in the Water,” “Ain’t That Good News,” and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” this a cappella performance with more than three dozen songs is sure to ignite audiences.
May 27, 2025 – Subscribers/Donors can Reserve Seat(s)
June 10, 2025 – Tickets on Sale
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