Hippodrome Theatre’s Summer Spectacular presents Haint Blues
- When: Thursday, July 27, 2023, 12:30 pm
- Location: Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601
- Cost: $5 General Admission
Florida history is filled with stories of misfits seeking refuge, and our story is no different: Omie is a perpetual dreamer who can’t seem to find a place in the world, so she builds her own from junk. Nearby, Tuesday spends his days dressing up as a Wild Man to frighten travelers at a tourist trap. A chance encounter begins a quick friendship between the two outsiders.
Set in the “Old Weird Florida” of the post-war years, Haint Blues pulls from history, rumor, and legend to tell a sprawling tale of sideshow performers, tabloid monsters, mediums and spirits, all set to a soundtrack of jazz and blues.
Once upon a time in the deep South, many people painted their porch ceilings a specific shade of Haint Blue, a soft blue-green, to ward off evil spirits called “haints.” It’s especially common in the historic homes around Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina. Although ghosts and goblins might not be front-of-mind for modern homeowners, many continue the tradition of blue porch ceilings to keep ties to their home’s Southern charm
Session 2 – Cast:
Thursday, July 27:
12:30 pm
Friday, July 28:
10:30 am
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