[Michlib-l] Hamilton's America Preview Screening

[Jessica Luther]

We are thrilled to be hosting and facilitating this programming with CMU 
Public Broadcasting!


      /“Hamilton’s America” Preview Screening Event at/


      Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
      <https://www.alpenalibrary.org/>

*Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m.*

*//*A preview screening of///Hamilton’s America, /the documentary film 
that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel 
Miranda’s pop culture Broadway phenomenon /Hamilton/ – winner of 11 Tony 
Awards® and the Pulitzer Prize — will be held at Alpena County George N. 
Fletcher Public Library <https://www.alpenalibrary.org/>on Sunday, 
October 9 at 2 p.m. David Nicholas, CMU Public Radio producer and host 
of “Mosaic,” will co-host the event on Sunday and follow up on Monday 
with a live broadcast from 9 a.m. to noon from the Library. The public 
is encouraged to attend both events.Highlights of the 2016 PBS Arts Fall 
Festival will also be shared.

The story of Alexander Hamilton is most remembered for its dramatic 
conclusion, which saw Hamilton killed in a duel by Vice President Aaron 
Burr. But the full story of this political genius – a poor immigrant who 
built himself up from nothing to become one of the nation’s most vital 
architects – has largely been forgotten by history…until now.

Today, Hamilton’s fan club is vocal and growing, thanks, in no small 
measure, to Tony®, Grammy®, and Emmy®-winning composer and actor, 
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary musical. With its young cast claiming 
America’s history as its own, /Hamilton /is redefining how audiences 
learn about history.

The programshows just how timeless the hot-button issues of today’s 
America are: immigration, States’ rights, debt, income inequality, and 
race relations. These were the same fights that defined Hamilton’s time, 
and they are the driving force of Miranda’s historic work. The film 
endeavors to brush the dust off American history, much as the musical 
does, and provide a unique new way for us to view our national heritage 
and current political landscape.

A unique window into the artistry and research involved in making the 
show, viewers will witness Miranda at the White House in 2009 performing 
an early version of what would become “Alexander Hamilton,” the first 
number in the musical and they will also be given an inside view of 
Miranda as he composes songs in Aaron Burr’s Manhattan bedroom. They 
will travel to Virginia with *Christopher Jackson* –who was 
Tony®-nominated for his portrayal of George Washington in the musical 
–as he reveals his personal struggle preparing for the role, while 
grappling with our Founder’s legacy of slavery. Back in New York, 
Miranda, who originated the Tony®-nominated role of Hamilton in the 
musical and *Leslie Odom, Jr.* – who won a Tony Award® for his portrayal 
of Aaron Burr – visit the Museum of American Finance to get a deeper 
understanding of the historical figures they are depicting on stage, 
including a memorable moment from this research trip, when the two 
actors brandish authentic 19^th -century dueling pistols.

“Hamilton’s America” airs on CMU Public Television October 21 at 9 p.m.

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*Make plans now to attend more “Hamilton” - related events at the Library!*

*/All events are free and open to the public./*

*October 2nd, 2:00 pm* *Rise Up! A Hamilton Listening and Dance Party*- 
Experience the musical with your ears and your feet! Light refreshments 
and free Hamilton coloring pages will be provided.

*October 9th, 2:00 pm *Join CMU Public Broadcasting for a *Preview 
Screening of PBS’s Great Performances “Hamilton's America”* and a look 
at what’s coming up this fall on the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

*October 16th, 2:00 pm* *Screening of the Musical "1776" and 
Counterpoint Discussion* - Before “Hamilton,” there was “1776.” Enjoy a 
free screening of the film version followed by a discussion on the 
similarities and differences of these two revolutionary musicals.

*October 23rd, 2:00 pm* *Lip Sync Duels and Hamiltrivia*- Do not throw 
away your shot! Blow us all away with your amazing lip syncing skills! 
Show off your Hamilton knowledge with a trivia contest...no internet 
searches allowed!

*October 30th and November 6^th , 2:00 pm *- *Hamilton Crafternoons*- 
Listen to the audiobook of /Hamilton: A Revolution/ while working on the 
craft of your choice.



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Jessica Luther
Development Coordinator
Alpena County George N. Fletcher
Public Library

989.356.6188 ext 25
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