hi-hat hattie

Back by popular demand, Hi-Hat Hattie, a solo musical tour-de-force starring RTCC Best Actress winner Dorothy “Dee D.” Miller, takes place backstage of an old theater where Hattie McDaniel recalls the incredible events of her storied show business life. An important figure in America’s entertainment and race relations, McDaniel broke down Hollywood barriers, including being the first African American actor to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in “Gone with the Wind.” Featuring jazz and blues classics like “St. Louis Blues,” “Danny Boy,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man,” “Amazing Grace,” and more!​​​​​​​