The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

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“Around and around the hoops went that day. Circles connecting a community.”

Three Harlem girls vie for the crown of The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen, encouraged and mentored by the community elders in master playwright Gloria Bond Clunie’s spirited adaptation of Thelma Lynne Godin’s book. A sweet, funny, and energetic slice-of-life reminder of the essential loops that bind our communities.

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Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
(Newly Renovated)

Age Recommendation
For Ages 5+

Running Time
Approx. 70 minutes, no intermission

Performances

This production has past.

Access Performance

The Access performance for The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen is Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:30pm. Seattle Children’s Theatre strives to provide accessible pathways for all people. Our Access performance is a sensory sensitive performance that also includes ASL interpretation and audio description. Learn more about SCT’s Access performances on our Accessibility Offerings page. Tickets for Access performances are available throughout the season online or through the box office, please contact the Box Office at tickets@sct.org or 206.441.3322.

ASL Interpreted Performance

The ASL Interpreted performance for The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen is Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00pm. Central to Seattle Children’s Theatre’s mission is a commitment to serving diverse communities including the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Tickets for American Sign Language-interpreted performances are available throughout the season online or through the box office, please contact the Box Office at tickets@sct.org or 206.441.3322.

ASL interpretation will also be available at our Access performance on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:30pm. Learn more about our Access performances.

Audio Described Performance

Audio Description for The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen is available during our Access performance, Sunday, March 9, at 2:30pm. In addition to our Access performance, Seattle Children’s Theatre is offering Audio Description On Demand (ADOD). Learn more about audio description and ADOD. To request Audio Description for a performance, please contact the Ticket Office at tickets@sct.org or 206.441.3322 at least two (2) weeks in advance to schedule a describer.

Sensory Sensitive Performance

The Sensory Sensitive performance for The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen is Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 11:00am. We are pleased to present this special performance giving children and families a world-class theatre experience modified for those with sensory needs. Part of our mission is to provide access to professional theatre to youth of all ages. Tickets for sensory sensitive performances will be available throughout the season online or through the box office, please contact the Ticket Office at tickets@sct.org or 206.441.3322.

Sensory sensitive accommodations will also be available at our Access performance on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:30pm. Learn more about our Access performances.

Special Events

We’re excited to feature a variety of show-related events and experiences throughout the run of The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen. Click on the event name to learn more about each offering, or visit our Show Experiences page to learn about all our free events.

Date	Event
February 15, 2025	Book Signing with Author and Playwright
February 15, 2025	Post-Show Q&A with Author and Playwright
February 22, 2025	Parent’s Night with Double Dutch Divas
March 1, 2025	Freestyle: Hula Hoop and Double Dutch Discovery
March 8. 2025	Partner Tabling: Northwest African American Museum

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Additional Resources

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Accessibility Resources

These resources will help everyone prepare for the experience of visiting Seattle Children’s Theatre.

Sensory Guide for The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen
Story Book for the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Access Guide

Watch our orientation and social story video to learn what to expect from your visit!

Artists

Cast / Creative

Michelle Blackmon

Miz Adeline

Kataka Corn

Kameeka Sankofa Hayes

Rebecca M. Davis

Jamara's Mother, Miss Evelyn

Aishé Keita

Mama (Mrs. Caroline Hayes)

Niyah Reid

Anita "Jamara" Washington

Lexi Warden

Portia

Ally Poole

Understudy for Mama/Miz Adeline/Miss Evelyn

Neely Seams

Understudy for Kameeka/Portia/Jamara

Production Team

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