For decades, Hattiloo has been a landmark of Black theater. Soon, it will become a ‘cultural village.’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 21, 2026 5:34 AM CT | Published: July 21, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Karaoke, spoken-word poetry, comedy showcases: With three new spaces and five new programs, Hattiloo Theatre is growing in Midtown.

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Amaya Taylor

Amaya Taylor

A native Memphian, Amaya Taylor is a Princeton University junior pursuing an A.B. in English with a minor in journalism. Taylor is a writer and editor at The Daily Princetonian, where she covers theater, film and culture. 


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