INNOVATIVE. COLLABORATIVE. INCLUSIVE.
Creating a more empathetic community since 2023.
SHOW ALERT!
The Hat Theater Collective is collaborating with the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc. to present The Ballad of Old Manatee, a new immersive historical drama with original folk music inspired by true events from the Village of Manatee’s origins.
Created by Danae DeShazer and Derek Brookens
April 21 - May 6, 2023
SPECIAL EVENT
SPECIAL EVENT
You're invited! HATS OFF: Creative Conversation Series is a special talkback event to explore the past, present, and future of "The Ballad of Old Manatee."
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 AT 5:30PM
OSCURA CAFE + BAR
Current ticket holders to “The Ballad” may add the event to their existing ticket for $10 per person. Otherwise, tickets are $15. Email danae.deshazer@gmail.com with questions.
This creative conversation invites you behind the scenes to explore the art and science of history. Hear from the creative team, artists, and a historian to learn what really happened in early Manatee County history between James C. Vanderipe, Sarah Lee, and Reverend Edmund Lee. Explore the creative process of writing an original musical, with a special discussion moderated by Andrea Knies. Meet local businesses that make the Village of Manatee vibrant.
This event will also highlight and feature local organizations:
Manatee Village Historical Commission, Inc.
Friendly City Flea and Foundation
Segunda Vida
Bat City Comic Professionals
The Vintage Vine Market
Your Honeycomb
WHO WE ARE
The Hat Theater Collective is a collaborative theater ensemble created by Danae DeShazer in Bradenton, Florida.
The Hat is committed to producing innovative and inspirational experiences that empower audiences to explore the world with empathy. A key component of The Hat is its Collective: an ensemble of professional actors and artisans who care deeply about the work, the collaborative process, and thus, can explore and grow in various creative disciplines.
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“Danae DeShazer is the right leader to bring a diverse, innovative and inclusive theatre company to the Bradenton community.
As a business leader and talented creative, Danae knows that the process of creation requires a wealth of vision, tenacity, perspective, and resources. But the act of creation, and the flash of brilliance it produces, is worth the investment.”
— Eleni Sokos, Sokos Solutions
