I took down the stories of my people, because I knew y’all would get it wrong.
Thursday
29
January,
2026
In November, Rollins College presented the premiere of Let the People Sing, a new play by current Rollins students. The result of a year of research, Let the People Sing follows Zora Neale Hurston from New York to Eatonville and is based on the true history behind a performance of her folk musical at Rollins College in 1933.
In this program, members of the cast and creative team reunite to offer excerpts from the show, followed by a conversation with the playwrights about the development of new work and their experience theatricalizing this part of Zora Neale Hurston’s early career.
A VIP reception for Entertainer Package-level registrants will follow the program.
Live musical and theatrical performances inspired by From Sun to Sun
Ensemble cast of emerging and established performing artists
Original scenes from the premiere of a new work about Hurston
Dramatic storytelling rooted in Hurston’s Southern heritage
Intimate post-show discussion on Zora’s influence in American theater
Cost: FREE Admission for ZORA!® Festival patrons (Limited spots)
Tickets: Seating is limited; early registration is highly
recommended.
Ensemble Cast: A collective of actors, singers, and musicians curated by the ZORA!® Festival performance committee
Musical Director: To be announced
Guest Host: Prominent cultural figure or scholar
(announcement pending)
