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Send us a textHappy New Year, Critters! Wishing you a spooky start to 2025. In episode 103, Lauren and Jared wrap up 2024 and talk birthday shenanigans and Christmas games before diving into one of the most talked about horror movies of last year, The Deliverance. If you couldn't tell by the title of this episode, we were whelmed. There is something important missing from this film and this episode explores what exactly that thing is.  Timestamps05:40 - Negronomicon33:11 - Crit1:39:30 - Final CurlsGems from E103The Play That Goes Wrong (play) (2012)Super Mario Party Jamboree (video game) (2024)Nosferatu (2024)Crimson Peak (2015)Nosferatu (1922)Citizen Kane (1941)Bram Stoker's Dracula (1922)Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)The Wire (2002)The Sopranos (1999)Breaking Bad (2008)Game of Thrones (2011)House of the Dragon (2022)Holiday Heart (2000)Infinity Train (2019)Precious (2009)The Deliverance (2024)The Conjuring 2 (2016)Saw (2004)Hide and Seek (2005)The Number 23 (2007)The Babadook (2014)The Conjuring (2013)Sinister (2012)The Addams Family (1991)Edward Scissorhands (1990)Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023)RENT (play) (1996)Insidious (2010)Hamilton: An American Musical (play) (2015)The Butterfly Effect (2004)The Last Exorcism (2010)Paranormal Activity (2007)Drag Me to Hell (2009)The Exorcist (1973)When Evil Lurks (2023)Sinister (2012)The Reading (2023)Speak No Evil (2022)Godzilla (2014)South Park (1997)Lovecraft Country (television series) (2020)The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (2024)The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (2020)Origin (2024)Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents (Isabel Wilkerson, Random House, 2020, Print)Dora the Explorer (2019)Stranger Things (2016)Concrete Cowboy (2020)The Butler (2013)Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)Five Nights at Freddy's (video game) (2014)Monsters We Make (manga) (2024)Dragon Ball Z (animated television series) (1989)Bad Parenting (video game) (2024)Mouthwashing (video game) (2024)Fears to Fathom -  Ironbark Lookout (video game) (2023)Poppy Platime (video game) (2021)Amanda the Adventurer 2 (video game) (2024)Support the show

Welcome back to the very special and milestone 200th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. To celebrate this big moment in our company we make good on our promise to celebrate the big milestone by reviewing the Hamilton: An American Musical, as preserved in the 2020 pro-shot streaming on Disney+. Join CoHT's golden trio (Mackenzie Horner, Jillian Robinson, and Ryan Borochovitz) as they meet in the Zoom room where it happens to give a verse and drop some knowledge about the virtues of the original Broadway cast, the significance of Peggy Schuyler, and the revolutions still to come. On behalf of the whole team, we would sincerely like to thank everyone who has helped us get this far, from guests to listeners, and everyone in between. Raise a glass to the next hundred! Watch Hamilton on Disney+ (subscription needed): https://www.disneyplus.com/en-ca/movies/hamilton/3uPmBHWlO6HJ Follow our panelists: Jillian Robinson – Instagram: @jillian.robinson96 Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Ryan Borochovitz – Instagram: @ryanborochovitz // Intermission Magazine: https://www.intermissionmagazine.ca/author/ryan-borochovitz/ Follow Cup of Hemlock Theatre on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @cohtheatre If you'd like us to review your upcoming show in Toronto, please send press invites/inquiries to coh.theatre.MM@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support

Sam Merrick is a Nashville based drummer, currently holding the drum set chair at & Juliet on Broadway at the Sondheim Theater in New York City. Previously, he spent nearly five years and played over 1200 performances with the national tour of Hamilton: An American Musical. He has also recorded and/or performed with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Toots and the Maytals, Jalen Ngonda, Saun & Starr (Daptone Records), The Denver Symphony, People's Champs, Kendra Morris (Colemine Records), and many more. Commercial clients include HBO, Levi Strauss, Chase, AT&T, and This American Life Podcast Network. In this episode, Sam talks about: Balancing maintaining a Broadway chair with other musical opportunities Relearning how to trust his instincts outside the highly controlled environment of a Broadway show Moving from the note-for-note specificity of Hamilton to the longer leash of & Juliet Working with producer Max Martin Maintaining a "healthy ecosystem" of subs

Joining us on South Asian Trailblazers is Actor and Broadway Star, Nikhil Saboo. Most recently, Nikhil played the iconic Connor Murphy in the National Tour of  Dear Evan Hansen, becoming the first South Asian to ever take on the Tony-nominated role. He  also performed in the 1st National Tour of Hamilton: An American Musical  and in the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls: The Musical. Nikhil's career in the arts is extensive. In addition to appearing on Broadway, he has been featured on television as a singer for the 72nd Tony Awards and in SNL's Season 43 Finale. He has also served as a camera operator and cinematographer for Amazon Prime.Nikhil received his Bachelor's in Music and the Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology from NYU. From there, he immediately jumpstarted his career, doing national tours with A Christmas Story: The Musical and Junie B. Jones. Tune in to hear about how Nikhil's early inclination toward the arts was spurred by a battle with heart disease and how he's stayed resilient in the face of all kinds of adversity.For more episodes, visit us at southasiantrailblazers.com. Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube.

This week's episode is a classic from the Patreon vault. “America then, as told by America now.” Lin Manuel-Miranda came from humble beginnings as the son of a simple political consultant and thinktank founder, but went on to write the script, music and lyrics to the most successful musical of the twenty-first century: HAMILTON: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL. A biography of America's forgotten founding father, Alexander Hamilton, told through hip-hop inspired show tunes, Hamilton's soundtrack album was ranked as one of the best of 2015 by Rolling Stone and Billboard magazine. Christopher and Liam listened to it and now they're going to talk about it. Featuring hot takes and cool digressions on everything from Hilary Clinton, Andor and the wrestling scene in Puerto Rico. All that plus Secret Posho, Unhinged YouTube Comment of the Week and Tattoo Woohoo/Tattoo Boohoo. Enjoy! ******************** Check out the Patreon! Extra Episodes, Ad Free, Pre Sale - and more! https://www.patreon.com/EnjoyAnAlbum Thanks to this weeks Sponsors MANSCAPED Manscaped | https://manscaped.com 20% off with the promo code: ALBUM20  #Ad #Sponsored *********************

Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Sam is a Brooklyn-based drummer currently holding the drum set chair at & Juliet on Broadway at the Sondheim Theater in New York City. Previously, he spent nearly five years and played over 1200 performances with the national tour of Hamilton: An American Musical.Sam has also had the distinct pleasure of recording and/or performing with:* Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings* Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires* Toots and the Maytals* Saun & Starr (Daptone Records) * Charlie Wilson (The Gap Band) * That Handsome Devil (Rockband 2, Guitar Hero)* People's Champs* Kendra Morris (Colemine Records) and many more.Sam Merrick's website: https://sammerrickmusic.comWhen you subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101, you'll learn everything you need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals and what it takes to be a successful musician.For only $5 a month, or $50 a year, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway through YouTube videos, bi-weekly podcasts, and articles on what you need to know about being a professional musician.Currently, we have no ads, sponsors, investors, lots of staff, or corporate backers. It is just a small core of us creating valuable content for everyone interested in what we have to offer. We would appreciate any financial contributions you can make to continue the production of high-quality content.If you'd like to become a voluntarily paid subscriber, subscribe here: OR, if you would like to help without becoming a formal subscriber (or supplement your subscription cost, as many generously do…), you can buy us a cup of coffee (or a week's worth) by clicking here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BD101You can even help with buying us a few drinks (at Manhattan prices) HERE: https://ko-fi.com/broadwaydrumming101We also have merchandise! https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comThanks!Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we are joined by John Devereaux, talking all things performance. Since earning his BFA from TCU, Devereaux has performed in RENT, Dreamgirls, originated a role in the world premiere of Recorded in Hollywood, and is currently touring with the ensemble of Hamilton: An American Musical. The Houston native has also gained a captive audience of 130,000 followers and counting on Instagram and TikTok, where he shares snippets of his life backstage and engages with fans. We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here! @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com

This week's guest is THE Sam Merrick, drummer for ‘& Juliet' on Broadway at the Sondheim Theater in New York City. We'll learn more about that show later on in the episode, but Sam just got done with a 1200+ long run as the drummer for the national tour of Hamilton: An American Musical. In addition to live theatre, Sam has played with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Charlie Wilson, Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires…and many more. He's also got an amazing sample pack series called Break Habits (available exclusively at The Drum Broker). He's a stud; people want to hire him and he can teach all of us a whole hell of a lot. I wanted to find out what he focuses on from a drumming perspective that's formed him into such a professional, consistent player. Please enjoy my chat with Sam Merrick about the 5 records that shaped him into the drummer he is today. Cheers! For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

In episode 7 of Ruin The Classics with Chris and Eliot, Chris and Eliot talk about Hamilton as well as other musicals of the stage and screen (though mostly stage). They talk about the origins of the show, the ear worm nature of the material, Eliot's obsession with the soundtrack, and Chris' several visits to Broadway, PLUS a lot of tangents about other non-musical things because we can't keep it on track 100% of the time, and honestly, who wants that? Nerds, probably.   Email us at RuinTheClassics@gmail.com!

Summary:Today's episode is one everyone will enjoy. Mike tells his experience of hearing from his father after his father died. Skeptics listen in, as Mike went to great lengths to find his own level of comfort in accepting this beautiful connection from the afterlife.Notes:Mike Anthony is a sometime professional actor, majority time bartender at Hamilton on Broadway. After a personal experience completely shifted his understanding of how the universe works, Mike turned to science for answers. Now spending his time investigating and writing about various lines of evidence suggesting we are much more than the bodies we drive around, a portion of Mike's story is featured in the 2021 Netflix series, “Surviving Death.” Mike is also the author of Life At Hamilton, a collection of stories chronicling his time bartending at the Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton: An American Musical.Contact: www.asiliveandgrieve.cominfo@asiliveandgrieve.com Facebook:  As I Live and Grieve Instagram:  @asiliveandgrieve To Reach Mike:Website: www.mikeanthony.comEmail:  info@mikeanthony.comCredits: Music by Kevin MacLeod 

Join Alyssa and Brittany as they discuss tattoos and books about tattoos! Titles we discuss: Thank u, Next by Ariana Grande, David Hasselhoff's music career, Barbra Streisand albums, La La Land, Hamilton: An American Musical, Kinky Boots, Cats, Wicked, Dear Evan Hanson, Mean Girls, Sound of Music, Tell Me a Tattoo Story by Alison McGhee, The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, Dark Archives by Megan Rosenbloom, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon, They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, The Haunted Mansion, Blindspot, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer, Inside Any Schumer, I Feel Pretty, Trainwreck, Hercules, The King of Staten Island, Sweetener By Ariana Grande, Lemonade by Beyoncé

In this first episode, I talk non-stop about Hamilton, my favorite musical! I talk about Hamilton and my story with it, as well as play a couple of songs! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/musicalmondays/message

He's the Ten-Dollar-Founding-Father without a father: Alexander Hamilton. Lange antizipiert und nicht unbegründet wird Hamilton als eines der besten und beliebten Musicals des 21. Jahrhunderts gehandelt. Die Geschichte um den zielstrebigen jungen Mann, der letztlich die Gründung des Amerikas, wie wir es heute kennen, in Gang gesetzt hat stammt von Allround-Talent Lin-Manuel Miranda, der sich in der Originalinszenierung auch in der Hauptrolle in die Herzen des Publikums gerappt hat. Alles (bzw. vieles davon) zur Produktion gibt es in dieser extralangen Folge. Erlebt heute doppelt so viele Lieblingslieder und Momente als sonst und begleitet uns ins New York City des Jahres 1776. Original Broadway Cast Recording Angel Merkel Rap (Hamilton Parodie) Welt-Artikel zur Übersetzung Video zum Leitmotif

Hamilton es uno de los musicales más aclamados en Broadway y el mundo entero. ¿Cuando comenzó? ¿Quién lo escribió? Aquí te cuento...

This week, we go on a musical journey with the Founding Fathers and our three ABBA Daddies, featuring "Hamilton: An American Musical" and "Mamma Mia!". Spoilers within. Music by MSquared Productions Follow us: Instagram Twitter Email us: giveitalook1@outlook.com External Links: The Cast of Hamilton perform "Helpless" on The Tonight Show "This One's Mine" - Early draft of Hamilton song

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Author and Actor, Mike Anthony.Mike has been a professional actor and (not-professional) bartender since he graduated from Wayne State University with a Master of Arts degree in Theater. His first book, Life At Hamilton, chronicles the extraordinary time he spent as a theater bartender with an up-close perspective of Hamilton: An American Musical as it rocketed into Broadway history.Beyond his life in theater, Mike's journey took an unexpected turn when his dad passed, leading him down a remarkable path of discovery. He now spends a good portion of his time exploring evidence suggestive of the survival of consciousness beyond the demise of the physical body. A part of Mike's story is told in the documentary series, Surviving Death.Mike's latest book, Love, Dad, intimately shares one family's darkest hours and their road to healing, a road that has been long ignored or scoffed at by the scientific community. Mike, being a healthy skeptic, goes to great lengths to uncover the paradigm-shifting research into the nature of consciousness that exists, and shows us why it must be put back in the forefront with no shame attached.Mike and Sam will discuss all about life, death, and what happens next!Tune in for this enlightening conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.Segment 1         Sam begins the show by reminding us that Sandra will be having her own show coming out soon. He quotes an excerpt from his book, saying that pain is a message to change. Similar to a child putting their hand on a hot stove, pain reminds us to take our hand off of whatever stove we may have it on and make a change. Pain asks us to look at it, to question whyit is there in the first place, and to look for its message. Sam acknowledges that it is hard for us to sit with our pain, but that we have to acknowledge its presence. We don't have marinate in our pain but at least acknowledge its presence. Sam moves on to introduce Mike Anthony, the author of Love, Dad. Mike's interest include exploring the consciousness beyond the demise of the physical body. Sam asks Mike if he had a spiritual eyte before the death of his dad. To which Mike responded to as having been healthly skeptical but very open minded about spirituality. Anthony details how he fell in love with science as a child and had even thought about pursuing a career as a science teacher. But early on, he noticed that there were things science could just not explain. There was more than met the eye. Sam seconded by saying, "there is so much about the universe that we don't understand."Segment 2    In this segment, Sam starts getting closer to Mike's inspiration, asking him why he wrote the book. Mike said that once his father died, things began to happen, and of many of his experiences, he could not put them into words. Mike retold how he and his sister went through their dad's old belongings and stumbled upon little messages he had left between his music albums.Days later, when Mike's dad's wake was taking place, he remembered hearing a song that said there was life after death.Later, following the funeral and on his drive to NYC, he happened to turn on the radio-something that he admitted he rarely did. But on that very day, when he decided to listen to an unknown country music station, he heard the song that played at his dad's wake play on the radio. He immediately began sobbing, something that was not ideal for driving, so he had to pull over. He thought that that moment, that song playing, must have been some sort of communication from his dad.Sam asked if when Mike told the story to his sister if she thought he was crazy. Mike replied by saying that since all of his family was experiencing similar things to what he had experienced, they did not think he was crazy.Sam followed up by asking Mike if he had attempted to reach out to someone who could help him decipher what was going on. Mike said that he did not look at first but that a week after his father had passed away, his mother received a call from a distant relative. That distant relative happened to be a ghosthunter on the weekends when he was not busy with his well-established job. According to Mike, this ghosthunter had a medium on his team. The medium had communicated with the relative, saying that she was hearing things about someone named Bob/Robert and something about a fish restaurant. To quickly sum things up, it wasn't until Mike had thoroughly scoped out the medium that he began to believe her. Segment 3In this segment, Mike talks about how his sister had heard about a medium on the radio. They invited her over to their mother's house to see if the medium was not faking her talent. The medium actually delivered them a message from their dad, and Mike was blown away by the information she was relaying to him.Still skeptical about the medium, Mike kept asking himself how the medium was tricking him. with the medium's consent, he has filmed her delivering messages to other individuals. He finally believed that there was no way that mainstream science could explain what was going on with the medium. Sam commented that some people just have that gift, and in Hinduism, that is considered the opening of the third eye.Segment 4In this last segment, Sam asks Mike if he has heard of other people's stories being more extraordinary than his. Mike mentioned that yes, he has, through the accounts of physical mediumship. In particular, a reputable NY Times journalist described seeing this physical mediumship in action and knowing for a fact that the evidence was right in front of her.What Mike hopes people can take from these accounts is a sense of comfort. To believe in the possibility of life after death and that it is very real.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations

Karla Puno Garcia / @karlapunogarcia Karla has performed on several television programs, films, National Tours, and Broadway shows - the most recent being Hamilton: An American Musical, in which she was a swing for four years. She is now making huge name for herself as a choreographer, teaches at Steps and Broadway Dance Center regularly and has several upcoming projects she will be working on. Karla was recently hired to create additional choreo for the new Netflix film Tik TIk Boom that is being directed by Lin Manuel Miranda. She shares with us that she booked gigs by being willing to do tons of passion projects. Sometimes you just have to keep putting yourself out there and making work for yourself. www.builtforthestage.com - free trial sign up www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karla Puno Garcia / @karlapunogarcia Karla has performed on several television programs, films, National Tours, and Broadway shows - the most recent being Hamilton: An American Musical, in which she was a swing for four years. She is now making huge name for herself as a choreographer, teaches at Steps and Broadway Dance Center regularly and has several upcoming projects she will be working on. Karla was recently hired to create additional choreo for the new Netflix film Tik TIk Boom that is being directed by Lin Manuel Miranda. She shares with us that she booked gigs by being willing to do tons of passion projects. Sometimes you just have to keep putting yourself out there and making work for yourself. www.builtforthestage.com - free trial sign up www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton: An American Musical made its record-breaking Broadway debut in 2015—but the musical has reached far beyond typical Broadway audiences to pave a path into political discourse, pop culture, classroom curriculums, and the broader conversation about contemporary American politics. What led to this chain reaction of popularity, and how does it continue to influence these cultural and political dynamics? Jeffery and Sara Mehltretter Drury work to answer these questions using the tools of rhetorical criticism by bringing together a collection of essays in their book, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: an American Musical (Peter Lang, 2021). This volume is part of the Frontiers in Political Communication series at Peter Lang Publishers—a book series that aims to produce timely scholarship at the very cutting edge of political communication, emphasizing “how citizens, governments, and the media interact is the communication process.” Dr. Sara Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, and the Director of Democracy & Public Discourse at Wabash College. Dr. Jeffery Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Wabash College. Their combined expertise has helped to produce an edited volume that invites the reader to join the deep analysis of the musical Hamilton. The book is structured around three major themes in the realm of rhetorical criticism: public memory, rhetoric and social identity, rhetoric of democracy and social change. Each section of the book presents multiple interpretations of the musical in order to present new perspectives in understanding Hamilton's relevance to politics and culture. Public memory centers on the narrative concepts of Hamilton and how it addresses American myths regarding the American Dream and the foundation of America. Rhetoric and Social Identity approaches race and gender within Hamilton, including the juxtaposition of portraying the nation's white founders as people of color on stage. This section examines the musical's accessibility to communities across America to discuss both historical and modern-day political conflicts. Rhetoric of Democracy and Social Change evaluates Hamilton's influence in contemporary politics in how it normalizes political debate by humanizing historical political figures. By utilizing academic theories and analyzing multifaceted aspects of the musical, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: An American Musical welcomes a variety of arguments to encourage its readers to engage in the ideas, arguments, and representation of American history in a contemporary context. Shaina Boldt assisted with this podcast. Lilly J. Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), as well as co-editor of Mad Men and Politics: Nostalgia and the Remaking of Modern America (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015). Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or tweet to @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamilton: An American Musical made its record-breaking Broadway debut in 2015—but the musical has reached far beyond typical Broadway audiences to pave a path into political discourse, pop culture, classroom curriculums, and the broader conversation about contemporary American politics. What led to this chain reaction of popularity, and how does it continue to influence these cultural and political dynamics? Jeffery and Sara Mehltretter Drury work to answer these questions using the tools of rhetorical criticism by bringing together a collection of essays in their book, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: an American Musical (Peter Lang, 2021). This volume is part of the Frontiers in Political Communication series at Peter Lang Publishers—a book series that aims to produce timely scholarship at the very cutting edge of political communication, emphasizing “how citizens, governments, and the media interact is the communication process.” Dr. Sara Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, and the Director of Democracy & Public Discourse at Wabash College. Dr. Jeffery Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Wabash College. Their combined expertise has helped to produce an edited volume that invites the reader to join the deep analysis of the musical Hamilton. The book is structured around three major themes in the realm of rhetorical criticism: public memory, rhetoric and social identity, rhetoric of democracy and social change. Each section of the book presents multiple interpretations of the musical in order to present new perspectives in understanding Hamilton's relevance to politics and culture. Public memory centers on the narrative concepts of Hamilton and how it addresses American myths regarding the American Dream and the foundation of America. Rhetoric and Social Identity approaches race and gender within Hamilton, including the juxtaposition of portraying the nation's white founders as people of color on stage. This section examines the musical's accessibility to communities across America to discuss both historical and modern-day political conflicts. Rhetoric of Democracy and Social Change evaluates Hamilton's influence in contemporary politics in how it normalizes political debate by humanizing historical political figures. By utilizing academic theories and analyzing multifaceted aspects of the musical, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: An American Musical welcomes a variety of arguments to encourage its readers to engage in the ideas, arguments, and representation of American history in a contemporary context. Shaina Boldt assisted with this podcast. Lilly J. Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), as well as co-editor of Mad Men and Politics: Nostalgia and the Remaking of Modern America (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015). Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or tweet to @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

Hamilton: An American Musical made its record-breaking Broadway debut in 2015—but the musical has reached far beyond typical Broadway audiences to pave a path into political discourse, pop culture, classroom curriculums, and the broader conversation about contemporary American politics. What led to this chain reaction of popularity, and how does it continue to influence these cultural and political dynamics? Jeffery and Sara Mehltretter Drury work to answer these questions using the tools of rhetorical criticism by bringing together a collection of essays in their book, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: an American Musical (Peter Lang, 2021). This volume is part of the Frontiers in Political Communication series at Peter Lang Publishers—a book series that aims to produce timely scholarship at the very cutting edge of political communication, emphasizing “how citizens, governments, and the media interact is the communication process.” Dr. Sara Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, and the Director of Democracy & Public Discourse at Wabash College. Dr. Jeffery Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Wabash College. Their combined expertise has helped to produce an edited volume that invites the reader to join the deep analysis of the musical Hamilton. The book is structured around three major themes in the realm of rhetorical criticism: public memory, rhetoric and social identity, rhetoric of democracy and social change. Each section of the book presents multiple interpretations of the musical in order to present new perspectives in understanding Hamilton's relevance to politics and culture. Public memory centers on the narrative concepts of Hamilton and how it addresses American myths regarding the American Dream and the foundation of America. Rhetoric and Social Identity approaches race and gender within Hamilton, including the juxtaposition of portraying the nation's white founders as people of color on stage. This section examines the musical's accessibility to communities across America to discuss both historical and modern-day political conflicts. Rhetoric of Democracy and Social Change evaluates Hamilton's influence in contemporary politics in how it normalizes political debate by humanizing historical political figures. By utilizing academic theories and analyzing multifaceted aspects of the musical, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: An American Musical welcomes a variety of arguments to encourage its readers to engage in the ideas, arguments, and representation of American history in a contemporary context. Shaina Boldt assisted with this podcast. Lilly J. Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), as well as co-editor of Mad Men and Politics: Nostalgia and the Remaking of Modern America (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015). Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or tweet to @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Hamilton: An American Musical made its record-breaking Broadway debut in 2015—but the musical has reached far beyond typical Broadway audiences to pave a path into political discourse, pop culture, classroom curriculums, and the broader conversation about contemporary American politics. What led to this chain reaction of popularity, and how does it continue to influence these cultural and political dynamics? Jeffery and Sara Mehltretter Drury work to answer these questions using the tools of rhetorical criticism by bringing together a collection of essays in their book, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: an American Musical (Peter Lang, 2021). This volume is part of the Frontiers in Political Communication series at Peter Lang Publishers—a book series that aims to produce timely scholarship at the very cutting edge of political communication, emphasizing “how citizens, governments, and the media interact is the communication process.” Dr. Sara Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, and the Director of Democracy & Public Discourse at Wabash College. Dr. Jeffery Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Wabash College. Their combined expertise has helped to produce an edited volume that invites the reader to join the deep analysis of the musical Hamilton. The book is structured around three major themes in the realm of rhetorical criticism: public memory, rhetoric and social identity, rhetoric of democracy and social change. Each section of the book presents multiple interpretations of the musical in order to present new perspectives in understanding Hamilton's relevance to politics and culture. Public memory centers on the narrative concepts of Hamilton and how it addresses American myths regarding the American Dream and the foundation of America. Rhetoric and Social Identity approaches race and gender within Hamilton, including the juxtaposition of portraying the nation's white founders as people of color on stage. This section examines the musical's accessibility to communities across America to discuss both historical and modern-day political conflicts. Rhetoric of Democracy and Social Change evaluates Hamilton's influence in contemporary politics in how it normalizes political debate by humanizing historical political figures. By utilizing academic theories and analyzing multifaceted aspects of the musical, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: An American Musical welcomes a variety of arguments to encourage its readers to engage in the ideas, arguments, and representation of American history in a contemporary context. Shaina Boldt assisted with this podcast. Lilly J. Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), as well as co-editor of Mad Men and Politics: Nostalgia and the Remaking of Modern America (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015). Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or tweet to @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Hamilton: An American Musical made its record-breaking Broadway debut in 2015—but the musical has reached far beyond typical Broadway audiences to pave a path into political discourse, pop culture, classroom curriculums, and the broader conversation about contemporary American politics. What led to this chain reaction of popularity, and how does it continue to influence these cultural and political dynamics? Jeffery and Sara Mehltretter Drury work to answer these questions using the tools of rhetorical criticism by bringing together a collection of essays in their book, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: an American Musical (Peter Lang, 2021). This volume is part of the Frontiers in Political Communication series at Peter Lang Publishers—a book series that aims to produce timely scholarship at the very cutting edge of political communication, emphasizing “how citizens, governments, and the media interact is the communication process.” Dr. Sara Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, and the Director of Democracy & Public Discourse at Wabash College. Dr. Jeffery Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Wabash College. Their combined expertise has helped to produce an edited volume that invites the reader to join the deep analysis of the musical Hamilton. The book is structured around three major themes in the realm of rhetorical criticism: public memory, rhetoric and social identity, rhetoric of democracy and social change. Each section of the book presents multiple interpretations of the musical in order to present new perspectives in understanding Hamilton's relevance to politics and culture. Public memory centers on the narrative concepts of Hamilton and how it addresses American myths regarding the American Dream and the foundation of America. Rhetoric and Social Identity approaches race and gender within Hamilton, including the juxtaposition of portraying the nation's white founders as people of color on stage. This section examines the musical's accessibility to communities across America to discuss both historical and modern-day political conflicts. Rhetoric of Democracy and Social Change evaluates Hamilton's influence in contemporary politics in how it normalizes political debate by humanizing historical political figures. By utilizing academic theories and analyzing multifaceted aspects of the musical, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: An American Musical welcomes a variety of arguments to encourage its readers to engage in the ideas, arguments, and representation of American history in a contemporary context. Shaina Boldt assisted with this podcast. Lilly J. Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), as well as co-editor of Mad Men and Politics: Nostalgia and the Remaking of Modern America (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015). Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or tweet to @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Hamilton: An American Musical made its record-breaking Broadway debut in 2015—but the musical has reached far beyond typical Broadway audiences to pave a path into political discourse, pop culture, classroom curriculums, and the broader conversation about contemporary American politics. What led to this chain reaction of popularity, and how does it continue to influence these cultural and political dynamics? Jeffery and Sara Mehltretter Drury work to answer these questions using the tools of rhetorical criticism by bringing together a collection of essays in their book, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: an American Musical (Peter Lang, 2021). This volume is part of the Frontiers in Political Communication series at Peter Lang Publishers—a book series that aims to produce timely scholarship at the very cutting edge of political communication, emphasizing “how citizens, governments, and the media interact is the communication process.” Dr. Sara Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, and the Director of Democracy & Public Discourse at Wabash College. Dr. Jeffery Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Wabash College. Their combined expertise has helped to produce an edited volume that invites the reader to join the deep analysis of the musical Hamilton. The book is structured around three major themes in the realm of rhetorical criticism: public memory, rhetoric and social identity, rhetoric of democracy and social change. Each section of the book presents multiple interpretations of the musical in order to present new perspectives in understanding Hamilton's relevance to politics and culture. Public memory centers on the narrative concepts of Hamilton and how it addresses American myths regarding the American Dream and the foundation of America. Rhetoric and Social Identity approaches race and gender within Hamilton, including the juxtaposition of portraying the nation's white founders as people of color on stage. This section examines the musical's accessibility to communities across America to discuss both historical and modern-day political conflicts. Rhetoric of Democracy and Social Change evaluates Hamilton's influence in contemporary politics in how it normalizes political debate by humanizing historical political figures. By utilizing academic theories and analyzing multifaceted aspects of the musical, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: An American Musical welcomes a variety of arguments to encourage its readers to engage in the ideas, arguments, and representation of American history in a contemporary context. Shaina Boldt assisted with this podcast. Lilly J. Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), as well as co-editor of Mad Men and Politics: Nostalgia and the Remaking of Modern America (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015). Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or tweet to @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Hamilton: An American Musical made its record-breaking Broadway debut in 2015—but the musical has reached far beyond typical Broadway audiences to pave a path into political discourse, pop culture, classroom curriculums, and the broader conversation about contemporary American politics. What led to this chain reaction of popularity, and how does it continue to influence these cultural and political dynamics? Jeffery and Sara Mehltretter Drury work to answer these questions using the tools of rhetorical criticism by bringing together a collection of essays in their book, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: an American Musical (Peter Lang, 2021). This volume is part of the Frontiers in Political Communication series at Peter Lang Publishers—a book series that aims to produce timely scholarship at the very cutting edge of political communication, emphasizing “how citizens, governments, and the media interact is the communication process.” Dr. Sara Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, and the Director of Democracy & Public Discourse at Wabash College. Dr. Jeffery Mehltretter Drury is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at Wabash College. Their combined expertise has helped to produce an edited volume that invites the reader to join the deep analysis of the musical Hamilton. The book is structured around three major themes in the realm of rhetorical criticism: public memory, rhetoric and social identity, rhetoric of democracy and social change. Each section of the book presents multiple interpretations of the musical in order to present new perspectives in understanding Hamilton's relevance to politics and culture. Public memory centers on the narrative concepts of Hamilton and how it addresses American myths regarding the American Dream and the foundation of America. Rhetoric and Social Identity approaches race and gender within Hamilton, including the juxtaposition of portraying the nation's white founders as people of color on stage. This section examines the musical's accessibility to communities across America to discuss both historical and modern-day political conflicts. Rhetoric of Democracy and Social Change evaluates Hamilton's influence in contemporary politics in how it normalizes political debate by humanizing historical political figures. By utilizing academic theories and analyzing multifaceted aspects of the musical, Rhetoric, Politics, and Hamilton: An American Musical welcomes a variety of arguments to encourage its readers to engage in the ideas, arguments, and representation of American history in a contemporary context. Shaina Boldt assisted with this podcast. Lilly J. Goren is professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), as well as co-editor of Mad Men and Politics: Nostalgia and the Remaking of Modern America (Bloomsbury Academic, 2015). Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or tweet to @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I talk to Audio Describer, Bridget Melton. Bridget Melton is an Audio Describer who has recently relocated to North Texas from the Chicago area. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, Bridget works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio describer, advisor, or volunteer. Audio Description is a service that makes the visual verbal. In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Describers provide commentary and narration to guide the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs. Audio Description provides accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired. As the main describer for Hamilton: An American Musical during its three year residency in Chicago, Bridget Melton live described over 25 performances. She also most recently live extemporaneously audio described the 2021 Presidential Inauguration for which she and her team won the 2021 Vernon Henley Media Award from the American Council of the Blind. Bridget can also be heard as a featured guest on “Know Your Narrator,” the weekly podcast made by the Audio Description Narrators of America. In our conversation, we talk about how the pandemic has changed views on accessibility and inclusivity in the theater world. Bridget shares what it was like to do the Audio Description for the Inauguration and how amazing she felt to be part of that experience. Bridget speaks about working with the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, and all that she learned from them about making theater more accessible to all. She says that since the move to Texas, she has been working from home; this has enabled her to connect with the larger community of audio describers and opened doors in her career that she never imagined. Bridget tells me of her work in theater admin and box office roles before finding her niche in Audio Description. With Audio Description, she is happy to have found a job that combines a lot of the different creative work that she loves about theater. Bridget gets to do dramaturgical research about the play she is working on; she gets to perform the show alongside the actors, and sometimes even improvise when the play or live event evolves. She also talks about how much she loves the chance to interact with the audience before the show during the “touch tour” and during the show as she “describes” the performance for them. Bridget expresses her excitement to be able to do theater full time and in such a rewarding role. Support Bridget Melton by hiring her to Audio Describe your event: https://www.bridgetmelton.com/ (Seriously, she's won AWARDS for doing this work!) But really, hire ANY Audio Describer and you are supporting Bridget's community and their efforts to make the arts accessible to all. (And if you've never heard of this but you work at a theater, bring it up to the boss! I mean, how cool is Audio Description?) Learn more about Audio Description, including resources and how to experience it at BridgetMelton.com/intro You can also support accessibility in the arts in general by donating to the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, an organization that was a formative part of Bridget's own access journey: https://chicagoculturalaccess.org/support/ Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 8/12/2021…posted on 8/23/2021)

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I talk to Audio Describer, Bridget Melton. Bridget Melton is an Audio Describer who has recently relocated to North Texas from the Chicago area. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, Bridget works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio describer, advisor, or volunteer. Audio Description is a service that makes the visual verbal. In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Describers provide commentary and narration to guide the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs. Audio Description provides accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired. As the main describer for Hamilton: An American Musical during its three year residency in Chicago, Bridget Melton live described over 25 performances. She also most recently live extemporaneously audio described the 2021 Presidential Inauguration for which she and her team won the 2021 Vernon Henley Media Award from the American Council of the Blind. Bridget can also be heard as a featured guest on “Know Your Narrator,” the weekly podcast made by the Audio Description Narrators of America.In our conversation, we talk about how the pandemic has changed views on accessibility and inclusivity in the theater world. Bridget shares what it was like to do the Audio Description for the Inauguration and how amazing she felt to be part of that experience. Bridget speaks about working with the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, and all that she learned from them about making theater more accessible to all. She says that since the move to Texas, she has been working from home; this has enabled her to connect with the larger community of audio describers and opened doors in her career that she never imagined.Bridget tells me of her work in theater admin and box office roles before finding her niche in Audio Description. With Audio Description, she is happy to have found a job that combines a lot of the different creative work that she loves about theater. Bridget gets to do dramaturgical research about the play she is working on; she gets to perform the show alongside the actors, and sometimes even improvise when the play or live event evolves. She also talks about how much she loves the chance to interact with the audience before the show during the “touch tour” and during the show as she “describes” the performance for them. Bridget expresses her excitement to be able to do theater full time and in such a rewarding role.Support Bridget Melton by hiring her to Audio Describe your event: https://www.bridgetmelton.com/ (Seriously, she's won AWARDS for doing this work!) But really, hire ANY Audio Describer and you are supporting Bridget's community and their efforts to make the arts accessible to all. (And if you've never heard of this but you work at a theater, bring it up to the boss! I mean, how cool is Audio Description?) Learn more about Audio Description, including resources and how to experience it at BridgetMelton.com/intro You can also support accessibility in the arts in general by donating to the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, an organization that was a formative part of Bridget's own access journey: https://chicagoculturalaccess.org/support/Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy!This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles!(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 8/12/2021…posted on 8/23/2021)

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I talk to Audio Describer, Bridget Melton. Bridget Melton is an Audio Describer who has recently relocated to North Texas from the Chicago area. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, Bridget works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio describer, advisor, or volunteer. Audio Description is a service that makes the visual verbal. In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Describers provide commentary and narration to guide the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs. Audio Description provides accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired. As the main describer for Hamilton: An American Musical during its three year residency in Chicago, Bridget Melton live described over 25 performances. She also most recently live extemporaneously audio described the 2021 Presidential Inauguration for which she and her team won the 2021 Vernon Henley Media Award from the American Council of the Blind. Bridget can also be heard as a featured guest on “Know Your Narrator,” the weekly podcast made by the Audio Description Narrators of America. In our conversation, we talk about how the pandemic has changed views on accessibility and inclusivity in the theater world. Bridget shares what it was like to do the Audio Description for the Inauguration and how amazing she felt to be part of that experience. Bridget speaks about working with the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, and all that she learned from them about making theater more accessible to all. She says that since the move to Texas, she has been working from home; this has enabled her to connect with the larger community of audio describers and opened doors in her career that she never imagined. Bridget tells me of her work in theater admin and box office roles before finding her niche in Audio Description. With Audio Description, she is happy to have found a job that combines a lot of the different creative work that she loves about theater. Bridget gets to do dramaturgical research about the play she is working on; she gets to perform the show alongside the actors, and sometimes even improvise when the play or live event evolves. She also talks about how much she loves the chance to interact with the audience before the show during the “touch tour” and during the show as she “describes” the performance for them. Bridget expresses her excitement to be able to do theater full time and in such a rewarding role. Support Bridget Melton by hiring her to Audio Describe your event: https://www.bridgetmelton.com/ (Seriously, she's won AWARDS for doing this work!) But really, hire ANY Audio Describer and you are supporting Bridget's community and their efforts to make the arts accessible to all. (And if you've never heard of this but you work at a theater, bring it up to the boss! I mean, how cool is Audio Description?) Learn more about Audio Description, including resources and how to experience it at BridgetMelton.com/intro You can also support accessibility in the arts in general by donating to the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, an organization that was a formative part of Bridget's own access journey: https://chicagoculturalaccess.org/support/ Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I talk to Audio Describer, Bridget Melton. Bridget Melton is an Audio Describer who has recently relocated to North Texas from the Chicago area. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, Bridget works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio describer, advisor, or volunteer. Audio Description is a service that makes the visual verbal. In theaters, in museums, and accompanying television, film, and video presentations, Audio Describers provide commentary and narration to guide the listener through the presentation with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, settings, costumes, body language, and "sight gags," all slipped in between portions of dialogue or songs. Audio Description provides accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired. As the main describer for Hamilton: An American Musical during its three year residency in Chicago, Bridget Melton live described over 25 performances. She also most recently live extemporaneously audio described the 2021 Presidential Inauguration for which she and her team won the 2021 Vernon Henley Media Award from the American Council of the Blind. Bridget can also be heard as a featured guest on “Know Your Narrator,” the weekly podcast made by the Audio Description Narrators of America. In our conversation, we talk about how the pandemic has changed views on accessibility and inclusivity in the theater world. Bridget shares what it was like to do the Audio Description for the Inauguration and how amazing she felt to be part of that experience. Bridget speaks about working with the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, and all that she learned from them about making theater more accessible to all. She says that since the move to Texas, she has been working from home; this has enabled her to connect with the larger community of audio describers and opened doors in her career that she never imagined. Bridget tells me of her work in theater admin and box office roles before finding her niche in Audio Description. With Audio Description, she is happy to have found a job that combines a lot of the different creative work that she loves about theater. Bridget gets to do dramaturgical research about the play she is working on; she gets to perform the show alongside the actors, and sometimes even improvise when the play or live event evolves. She also talks about how much she loves the chance to interact with the audience before the show during the “touch tour” and during the show as she “describes” the performance for them. Bridget expresses her excitement to be able to do theater full time and in such a rewarding role. Support Bridget Melton by hiring her to Audio Describe your event: https://www.bridgetmelton.com/ (Seriously, she's won AWARDS for doing this work!) But really, hire ANY Audio Describer and you are supporting Bridget's community and their efforts to make the arts accessible to all. (And if you've never heard of this but you work at a theater, bring it up to the boss! I mean, how cool is Audio Description?) Learn more about Audio Description, including resources and how to experience it at BridgetMelton.com/intro You can also support accessibility in the arts in general by donating to the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium, an organization that was a formative part of Bridget's own access journey: https://chicagoculturalaccess.org/support/ Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service for workshop you buy! This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by True Hemp Science! True Hemp Science is our Austin-based resource for vegan friendly, whole plant extract CBD oil. Go to TrueHempScience.com to peruse all the therapeutic CBD product options! Use code YesButWhy7 to get 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free packet of 2 CBD edibles! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 8/12/2021…posted on 8/23/2021)

This week on Half Hour, acclaimed star of stage and screen Leslie Odom Jr. catches up with his longtime friend, ensemble member Cliff Chamberlain. Odom shares stories from his early career, reflects on his legendary performance as Founding Father Aaron Burr in Hamilton: An American Musical and discusses his recent take on singer Sam Cooke in the film One Night in Miami. This candid and funny conversation offers a glimpse into the perspective of one of contemporary musical theatre's most vital artists.This episode of Half Hour is exclusively sponsored by Sidley Austin LLPInterview begins at 3:45. Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted, award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor. With a career that spans all performance genres, he has received recognition with Tony and Grammy Awards as well as Emmy and, most recently, two Academy Award nominations for his excellence and achievements in Broadway, television, film, and music. Odom currently stars and performs the songs of legendary singer Sam Cooke in the critically acclaimed Amazon film adaptation of the Olivier Award-nominated play, One Night in Miami, directed by Regina King. His portrayal of the soul icon has been met with widespread praise and critical acclaim, earning him nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Award, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, among others. Odom has released four highly lauded studio albums, including two holiday records and his chart-topping, self-titled debut. He has performed at the White House, Super Bowl, and on hallowed stages such as Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 2018, he published his first book, Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher and Never Stop Learning. Odom can also be heard voicing the character of Owen Tillerman in the Apple TV+ animated musical-comedy series Central Park, for which he received a 2020 Emmy nomination, as well as captivating audiences as Aaron Burr in the filmed musical performance of the original Broadway production of Hamilton released in 2020 on Disney+. His other upcoming projects include The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel to David Chase's Award-winning HBO series The Sopranos set to be released this Fall and Needle in A Timestack written and directed by John Ridley.Learn more at Steppenwolf.orgWant to get in touch? Email halfhour@steppenwolf.orgA transcript of this episode can be found HERE

Mike Anthony is a sometimes professional actor, majority time bartender at Hamilton on Broadway. After a personal experience completely shifted his understanding of how the universe works, Mike turned to science for answers. Now spending his time investigating and writing about various lines of evidence suggesting we are much more than the bodies we drive around, a portion of Mike's story is featured in the 2021 Netflix series, “Surviving Death.” Mike is also the author of Life At Hamilton, a collection of stories chronicling his time bartending at the Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton: An American Musical

It's one year of Reel Connections. What. A. Year. To celebrate, I am joined by Destiny and Chris to talk about about the filmed version of the massive Broadway hit "Hamilton" premiered on Disney Plus this week in 2020.  We discuss our favorite songs/performances and what we think was behind Eliza's gasp. Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter.

This week on Lady History: Sick of hearing about the Founding Fathers every Fourth of July? This year, Lady History presents a Fourth of July special dedicated to the ladies of the American Revolution. Meet successive sisters Angelica, Elizabeth and Peggy Schuyler, surprise spy Lydia Darragh, and prolific poet Phillis Wheatley. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, merchandise, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com. For a full version of Alana's critique of Hamilton: An American Musical, plus other awesome bonus content, please subscribe to our Patreon at ladyhistorypod.com. The archival audio in this episode in order of appearance: "Yankee Doodle" choral version recorded by United States Army Chorus in 2005; "Hail, Columbia" composed as the unofficial National Anthem in 1789 and performed by the United States Army Band for the Vice President in 2011; "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" a traditional African American folk song recorded c. 1915 by the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: ladyhistorypod@gmail.com Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.

The finale of a four part series exploring the 2015 Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton. Join Jett as she pays tribute to this much loved musical. Support this podcast,... LEARN MORE The post Episode 57: Hamilton, An American Musical (Part IV) appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

Mike Anthony is a professional actor and author. His first book “Life At Hamilton” chronicles the extraordinary time he spent as a theater bartender with an up-close perspective of "Hamilton: An American Musical" as it rocketed into Broadway history. Beyond his life in theater, Mike's journey took an unexpected turn when his dad passed, leading him down a remarkable path of discovery of life after death which he chronicles in his newest book “Love, Dad: How My Father Died...Then Told Me He Didn't”. He now spends time exploring evidence suggestive of the survival of consciousness beyond the demise of the physical body. A part of Mike's story is told in the Netflix Documentary Series, Surviving Death. Mike uses his acting abilities, often during the Christmas season, at the Theatre at Monmouth in Maine. He's working on several projects, including his next book and a documentary.

Join Jett as she continues to explore the music from the multi-award winning Broadway production of Hamilton. Support this podcast, Donate to JOY The post Episode 56: Hamilton, An American Musical (Part III) appeared first on Strictly Soundtracks.

I'm taking it WAY BACK to my high school days with this week's guest, Tiffany Mellard! Tiff and I graduated from the same class at LaGuardia HS in NYC back in 2007! She is an incredibly talented and passionate dancer who turned her passion into her profession. She tells us ALL about the importance of your money mindset when you work in creative arts for a living and she dished the tea about her role in Hamilton as "the Bay bullet" that ended the life of Alexander Hamilton on the Broadway hit, Hamilton: An American Musical. When the pandemic shut down everything and Tiffany had to leave her personal belongings at the theatre and fly back home, she found herself soul-searching and made the best pivot I've seen in all of 2020 and 2021! Tiffany's realness and honesty shines bright and makes her easily one of my favorite people to catch up with in real life and also to follow on IG! Her money mantra is a quote from Jay-Z: "Difficult takes a day. Impossible takes a week." Follow Tiffany on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanynmellard★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mike Anthony is a sometime professional actor, majority time bartender at Hamilton on Broadway. After a personal experience completely shifted his understanding of how the universe works, Mike turned to science for answers. Now spending his time investigating and writing about various lines of evidence suggesting we are much more than the bodies we inhabit, a portion of Mike's story is featured in the 2021 Netflix series, “Surviving Death.” Mike is also the author of Life At Hamilton, a collection of stories chronicling his time bartending at the Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton: An American Musical

Mike Anthony's first book, Life At Hamilton, chronicles the extraordinary time he spent as a theater bartender with an up-close perspective of Hamilton: An American Musical as it rocketed into Broadway history. Beyond his life in theater, Mike's journey took an unexpected turn when his dad passed, leading him down a remarkable path of discovery. He now spends a good portion of his time exploring evidence suggestive of the survival of consciousness beyond the demise of the physical body. A part of Mike's story is told in the documentary series, Surviving Death. J. Robert Harris, whom most people just call J. R., is a septuagenarian and a still active and an enthusiastic outdoorsman! He enjoys backpacking, canoeing, skiing, rock and ice climbing, and has been a licensed wilderness guide. Through the years, he has learned how to enjoy, not simply endure, the scant comforts of being totally self-sufficient for extended periods of time in isolated locations. In 1993, Harris s many expeditions got him elected into the prestigious Explorers Club, where he remains an engaged member. Join Robert Manni, author of The Guys' Guy's Guide To Love as we discuss life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to Guy's Guy Radio on iTunes! Buy The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love now!

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| Analysis | Ever seen a ten dollar bill? Thanks to Disney Plus we can now experience a semi-accurate understanding of the United States Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. On this episode, Steven, Gabe, Ally, and Ana break down the historical accuracy, the cultural impact, and the music in this amazing and inspirational musical!

In honor of the release today of Hamilton: An American Musical on Disney+, we are reissuing our Season One episode of The Deconstruction Workers Podcast on the show! Marley Steuver-Williford is in the studio to talk about the musical and its impact. Let's revisit and see if we were right two years ago about Hamilton. We're now on YouTube! Check us out on our new channel! If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. Please consider supporting The Deconstruction Workers for as little as $1 a month via http://www.patreon.com/PodcastDCW Thanks for listening! Support alternative scholarship and public engagement!

The WVM team travels back in time to when Alexander Hamilton invented hip-hop, to bring out worldview content in the Broadway musical, “Hamilton: An American Musical.”

The Little Girl Who Became the Face of School Integration (0:34)Guest: Ruby Bridges, Civil Rights ActivistThursday marked the 59th anniversary of the day Ruby Bridges became a Civil Rights icon. That was her first day of first grade as one of the first African American children to integrate an all-white school in the South. Norman Rockwell turned that moment into an iconic painting –you know the one. There's tiny Ruby Bridges in a white dress, sneakers and bow in her braid. She's flanked by federal marshals in suits. And she looks so calm and resolute, even though the wall she's walking by is marred with a racial slur and the red splatter of tomatoes. (Originally aired November 19, 2015).  The Unsung Hero of the Battle of Midway (16:27)Guest: David Rigby, Author of “Wade McClusky and the Battle of Midway”With Veterans Day fresh on our minds, lets revisit the story of US Navy pilot Wade McClusky. Six months after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the US dealt a devastating blow to Japan's naval fleetin what's known as the Battle of Midway. Historians consider it a turning point of World War II in the Pacific. But it almost wasn't. The bombers sent to sneak-attack Japan's aircraft carriers got bad information: the ships weren't where they were supposed to be, and the American planes were running low on fuel. So, Wade McClusky followed his gut and, I know this sounds dramatic, but he literally made history. Historian David Rigby is the first to publish the story in full. (Originally aired June 20, 2019).  More than a Musical, a Look Behind the Scenes of Alexander Hamilton (35:36)Guest: Joanne Freeman is a Professor of History and American Studies at Yale UniversityFour years since it opened on Broadway, Hamilton: An American Musical is still one of the hottest tickets in town. But just how accurate is its portrayal of Alexander Hamilton? Earlier this year we got the answer from historian Joanne Freeman –she's a professor at Yale University. She worked with Lin Manuel Miranda and others from the Hamilton musical team to create an interactive exhibit about the founding father and war veteran. It was open during the Spring and Summer in Chicago. (Originally aired July 1, 2019). Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution (51:13)Guest: Beth Gardiner, Environmental Journalist, Author, “Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution”The air in Delhi, India is famously polluted, but this week it got so bad that the government was forced to close schools. For the second time in two weeks. The concentration of noxious stuff in the air is right now 10-times higher than what's considered safe. India isn't the only one. Globally, hundreds of thousands of people die prematurely each year from poor air. Scientists are discovering air pollution is linked to heart attacks, heart attacks, strokes, birth defects, cancer, dementia, diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner's book “Choked” examines the consequences of air pollution around the world. (Originally aired August 8, 2019).  Where Do Pets Go During Natural Disasters? (1:25:41)Guest: Sarah E. DeYoung, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice and the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, Investigator for the Pets and Evacuation Research ProjectIn emergency situations like a wildfire or hurricane, people are obviously the number one priority. But what about pets? Many view their dog or cat as another family member, yet most people –and their communities –have little, if any evacuation plan for pets. (Originally aired July 31, 2019). 

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton: An American Musical is, simply, a phenomenon.The Broadway production was nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards, and it won 11. The Original Broadway Cast Recording is certified five-times Platinum and won the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, and The Hamilton Mixtape debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed as the definitive study of the period by one of the greatest American historians, The Rise of American Democracy traces a historical arc from the earliest days of the republic to the opening shots of the Civil War. Ferocious clashes among the Founders over the role of ordinary citizens in a government of "we, the people" were eventually resolved in the triumph of Andrew Jackson. Thereafter, Sean Wilentz shows, a fateful division arose between two starkly opposed democracies—a division contained until the election of Abraham Lincoln sparked its bloody resolution. Winner of the Bancroft Award, shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2005 and best book of New York magazine and The Economist.Sean Wilentz studies U.S. social and political history. He received his Ph.D. in history from Yale University (1980) after earning bachelor's degrees from Columbia University (1972) and Balliol College, Oxford University (1974). Chants Democratic (1984), which won several national prizes, including the Albert J. Beveridge Award of the American Historical Association, shows how the working class emerged in New York City and examines the changes in politics and political thought that came with it. It has recently been republished with a new preface in a 20th-anniversary edition. In The Kingdom of Matthias (1994), Wilentz and coauthor Paul Johnson tell the story of a bizarre religious cult that sprang up in New York City in the 1830s, exploring in the process the darker corners of the 19th-century religious revival known as the Second Great Awakening. His major work to date, The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln (2005), was awarded the Bancroft Prize and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Michelle Orihel associate professor of history at Southern Utah University, is known for her use of contemporary popular culture in class like “Assassin's Creed,” Disney's “Pocahontas,” and “Hamilton: An American Musical” to generate students' interest in the early American past. She is also a fan of bringing history into the present with projects like translating the letters of John and Abigail Adams into a series of social media posts. You can follow her on Twitter, @michelle_orihel.

Morgan Marcell is back this week with lots of Bandstand/Andy Blankenbuehler love! We also talk Moulin Rouge, performing at The White House for the Obamas, and that now legendary Ham4Ham when Morgan performed My Shot (as Alexander Hamilton!) with the ladies of Hamilton: An American Musical.   HAMILTON Ham4Ham 1/3/16 with The Ladies of HAMILTON by Howard Sherman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbfws-YZQu4

My lovefest with Hamilton Broadway's Lexi Garcia this week! Lexi goes IN on Woman 2, you guys are going to love it. It's such a technical track and Lexi gives so many great details from props to choreography. We also talk EduHam, falling on stage, the true awe of being in Hamilton: An American Musical. 

With everything going on the country right now, it seems like a good time to talk about Hamilton: An American Musical. Marley Steuver-Williford is in the Deconstruction Zone this week to talk about the cultural impact of the show, and why it has become such a phenomenon. Music for this episode was composed by Kai Engel from his album Better Way: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Better_Way/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. Please consider supporting The Deconstruction Workers for as little as $1 a month via http://www.patreon.com/PodcastDCW Thanks for listening! Support alternative scholarship and public engagement!

ENSLEY F. GUFFEY, AJ WILEY, PAUL SMITH and FERNANDO MADRIGAL join me to talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway sensation, the hip-hop musical, Hamilton. Enjoy!Buy THE DELI COUNTER OF JUSTICE here on AmazonAJ Wiley on twitter.Paul Smith on twitter.The Gobbledygeek Podcast is on iTunes and here.Ensley F. Guffey on twitter.Buy WANNA COOK?: THE COMPLETE, UNOFFICIAL COMPANION TO BREAKING BAD here on AmazonFernando on twitter.All Music on this podcast from Hamilton: An American Musical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.Songs:Alexander HamiltonAaron Burr, SirMy ShotYou'll Be BackWhat'd I MissThe Room Where It HappensWashington on Your SideCabinet Battle #2The Reynolds PamphletCopyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.