Hattiloo Presents:

Weekly Artist Social Mixer: Karaoke Night

Monday, July 13, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Hattiloo Theatre

Come to Karaoke Night if you need a reason to get out, laugh, and be around good people.

Hattiloo’s Artist Social Mixer series creates space for artists, creatives, and supporters of Black theatre to gather in a way that feels natural, welcoming, and fun. If you didn’t come to the last Karaoke Night you definitely missed out!

You do not have to be a singer to enjoy this one. Come for the music, stay for the people.  Whether you take the mic or cheer somebody else on, Karaoke Night is a good reason to be in the building.

Free Event

Speak, Salvation, Speak

Written by Ekundayo Bandele
August 14 – September 6, 2026
Hattiloo Theatre

Speak, Salvation, Speak is a gripping family drama where faith is not just what you believe, it is what you inherit. Paul is a devoted Pentecostal husband and father. His son, Ohun, has chosen a different spiritual path, one rooted in ancestral tradition. Caught between them is Mae, the mother and quiet center of the home, holding love in one hand and worry in the other as the family strains under what cannot be said out loud.

Once a year, Paul and Ohun are each pulled into the same strange dream. It is not a clear message, and it never explains itself. It leaves them with fragments, a feeling, and the sense that something unfinished is still reaching for their family.

Starring Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The Matrix sequels, The Five Heartbeats, Man of Steel), the play builds toward a reckoning where devotion, legacy, and survival collide, and where saving someone you love may require more than one kind of faith.

SUBSCRIBER AND DONOR RESERVATIONS JUNE 23, 2026

TICKETS ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC JULY 7, 2026

Hattiloo Presents:

Hattiloo Block Party

Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Overton Square

Join Hattiloo Theatre in Overton Square as we kick off Season 20 with an afternoon full of music, food, giveaways, performances, and community celebration. The Hattiloo Block Party marks the beginning of our milestone season with a lively outdoor experience that brings people together in the spirit of Black theatre, culture, and connection.

As we celebrate 20 incredible seasons, this free event invites Memphis to gather with us, enjoy the energy of the day, and step into the next chapter of Hattiloo’s story. From live entertainment to family-friendly fun, the Hattiloo Block Party is a chance to celebrate the work, the people, and the legacy that continue to shape our stage and our city.

Come for the celebration. Stay for the season.

Free Event

Hattiloo Presents:

Youth Talent Showcase at the Hattiloo Block Party

Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Overton Square

The next generation is taking the spotlight at Hattiloo’s Season 20 Kickoff Block Party.

Young performers ages 6 to 16 are invited to sign up for the Youth Talent Showcase and show Memphis what they’ve got. From singing and dancing to spoken word, acting, and more, this is a chance for youth to share their talent live during one of Hattiloo’s biggest public celebrations of the season.

Participants will compete in two age groups, ages 6 to 11 and ages 12 to 16, with limited slots available in each category. Selected participants will perform live for a chance to win a $100 cash prize.

Sign-ups are open now: https://bit.ly/youthtalentshow-S20

Come celebrate young talent, bold creativity, and the start of Season 20 with us.

Free to participate