Jubilee | Hattiloo Theatre

By Darel Snodgrass

Published July 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM CDT

Hattiloo Theatre presents the regional premiere of "Jubilee" by Tazewell Thompson.

Darel Snodgrass speaks with director Tekay King and actor-singers Jamille Hunter and Justin Allen Tate about this powerful musical chronicling the history of the Fisk Jubilee Singers—from their founding in 1871 to the present day. The production features more than three dozen a cappella spirituals.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, July 25 — Sunday, August 24 (times vary)
Location: Hattiloo Theatre (37 South Cooper St)
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Darel Snodgrass

I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.

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