The Ballad of Old Manatee at The Hat Theater Collective
Dates: 4/21/2023 - 5/6/2023
📍 Theatre: The Hat Theater Collective
The Hat Theater Collective
1404 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208
Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone: 9139077093
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.
The Ballad of Old Manatee tells the dynamic love story of James C. Vanderipe and Sarah Lee—and an intense conflict between James and Sarah's father, the Reverend Edmund Lee. This conflict, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, leads to James' death and burial in what is called "The Lonesome Grave." History meets mystery in this unique theatrical experience!
Inspired by true events and the early settlers of Manatee County, audiences will experience this World Premiere Musical among the historic buildings and grounds at Manatee Village Historical Park, including a Florida pioneer farmhouse built in a "Cracker Gothic-style," Manatee County's first courthouse (1860), a one-room schoolhouse (1905), and the Church (1887).
News About The Ballad of Old Manatee at The Hat Theater Collective
The Hat Theater Collective Donates $4400 To Manatee County Non-Profit For Historical Preservation
May 31, 2023 The Hat Theater Collective, a new immersive theater company in Bradenton, has announced a charitable contribution in the amount of $4400 to the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc.About the Theatre
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