www.upworthy.com: I work with a group of men who aren’t used to seeing themselves in the narrative unless they’re portrayed as villains.
These men are prisoners. They understand that much of America thinks they’re monsters who deserve to be locked in cages. They are the bastard, orphan sons of … every kind of woman you can imagine. They are also beloved sons and husbands and part of close families who come to visit them every week.
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This article is so important. Many people think that the big fuss about the amazingness of Hamilton is overkill and that though its a great piece of theatre the hype is too much. I disagree. I think that Hamilton is and will continue to be one of the most important and most relevant pieces of theatre we have. Hamilton is so incredible not only for its artistry but for its story and sensitivity to it's audience. It showcases what America looks like and tells the story of a historical figure through creative and relevant text and song.
I did not ever think that prisons would produce shows, however, now that I know I cannot wait to find ways to get involved in this project. Theatre, because it is so interactive, engages people and helps them to connect to emotions and thoughts that are not usually touched on. In prisons I feel it is important to not ignore that these people are more than convicts. People make mistakes and with this project people can become more aware of others and their effects on others. Hamilton provides a mirror for many Americans to see themselves in places of power and success. Hamilton is important!!!
Wow. This is incredible, whoever this author is, she really is an amazing person. I chose to read this because I just found out the someone who I worked closely with when I was younger at a community theater is now in prison. He was an actor, that just graduated from college and now has a few years behind bars, the title stood out to me because although his actions were bad, I never knew him as a criminal, and what you often think of all the people who are in prison. A big well known argument is using art and theater to teach children and the positive impact it has, now teaching prisoners theater, that is even more incredible. I could not image another way to get the confidence back in these people, and help them to understand life outside of those walls a little more. This is another example of how important this work that Miranda created actually is. I hope that this spreads and everyone in prison can experience something like this, I can't even imagine the impact it would have.
This is a beautiful article on how Hamilton continues to astound audiences of all kinds and bring new perspectives not just on Broadway but in people’s minds and hearts. This play has, for me, erased all question about whether commercial theatre can really ever change people’s minds across a nation. I believe Hamilton is well on its way to transform us into a society that is ever so slightly more accepting of minorities, one that allows the highest forms of art to be spread to those that may need that inspiration the most and maybe, just maybe, help change some lives for the better. I know theatre did it for me and I can’t wait to see how I can bring that change to others.
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