Black History Celebration

The Jackson Rooming House: Music's Resting Place

The Jackson Rooming House: Music's Resting Place | February 10-25, 2024
 
“This was a welcoming place for Blacks to eat, sleep, and conduct their business, and when that business was music, this place would come alive!”
 
Written by Sharia Benn & J. Clark Nicholson
Directed by Sharia Benn

What starts as a search for the perfect burger and a lost little brother leads a group of young friends on a journey of musical exploration and personal self-discovery. Through encounters with several mysterious strangers, they are led to reflect upon the legacy of Black musicians & the Harrisburg hospitality network that gave them safe lodging.

Performances will take place at Gamut Theatre | 15 North 4th Street | Harrisburg PA, 17101.

February 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. 
February 11, 18 & 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Doors and bar open one hour before the performance.

Tickets are “Pick Your Price” - choose the best price for your budget:
$39 (recommended) OR
discounted prices of $27 or $15

 


 

DAUPHIN COUNTY SCHOOLS:

PLEASE CALL 717-238-4111 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A MATINEE PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR STUDENTS.


Cast

Trystin Bailey
Kennedy Commissiong
Shine Delphi
Betty Joyner
Latreshia Lilly
Logan McDonnell
Kevin Willis

 


Why not do some shopping or have a meal at one of many black-owned businesses in the community before enjoying the show? Visit Hershey & Harrisburg has compiled a listing of lots of wonderful options for you to consider! 

 

 

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Event Sponsors:

Dauphin County Logo with Commissioners George P. Hartwick, III | Justin Douglas | Mike Pries

 

Capital Blue Cross Logo

 

Giant Logo

 

The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Logo

 

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts logo

Select Medical Logo