The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

In part two, original company member Sasha Hutchings discusses her ongoing work to further the approaches and ways people interact with true representation in theater spaces, shares what she's been up to during the pandemic with The Chaos Twins, and reflects on her favorite moments with Hamilton while answering questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT  Hamilton on Disney+ Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast The Chaos Twins Sasha on Twitter Sasha on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps    

Original company member Sasha Hutchings joins me to discuss her journey from Georgia to New York City, pulling out all the stops for her Hamilton auditions, early workshops for The Public, and shares opening night stories. Plus, Sasha takes us behind-the-scenes on the set of SMASH and standing in for Jennifer Hudson. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Smash on NBC Epic Theatre Ensemble C.J. Cregg Does The Jackal Lin-Manuel's Soundcloud The Chaos Twins Sasha on Twitter Sasha on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two, Ashley De La Rosa talks about working with organizations like Broadway for Racial Justice, how Hamilton has come together to make change from within over the last year, reflects on her Hamilton rehearsal process, and gives her unique and playful take on playing Peggy. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   CLAIM OUR SPACE NOW Color of Change Broadway for Racial Justice Ashley De La Rosa on Instagram Ashley De La Rosa on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

And Peggy! Tour's Peggy/Maria, Ashley De La Rosa joins me to tell how her journey led to Hamilton: from her beginnings as a young voice on Dora the Explorer and season two contestant on NBC's The Voice, to booking Fosse/Verdon, RENT, Mean Girls, and more. Plus, her surprise family connections to the show. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Ashley De La Rosa Full Blind Audition  Ashley De La Rosa - Foolish Games  Jennie Harney-Fleming on The Hamilcast   Ashley De La Rosa on Instagram   Ashley De La Rosa on Twitter   Gillian on Twitter   Gillian on Instagram   The Hamilcast on Twitter   The Hamilcast on Instagram   Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two of my conversation with Josh Tower, Josh explains how his history in the military shows itself onstage, shares some of his most outrageous show stopping moments, and plans are laid out for a Hamilton Haunts tour.   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   Dear Theodosia - Election Day Josh on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Angelica tour's Aaron Burr, Josh Tower, joins me to discuss his Broadway beginnings, his history working with original cast member Chris Jackson, his time with early Hamilton workshops, and his inspiration to pursue Burr. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Ham4Change Brandon Victor Dixon on The Hamilcast Josh on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two, Cody Renard Richard discusses his journey to Broadway with Freestyle Love Supreme, how he is working to help usher in the next generation of stage management, his advocacy work, and holding Broadway accountable. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   #227: Andrew Fried We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Cody Renard Richard Cody on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Stage manager and activist Cody Renard Richard joins me to discuss his journey from Texas to New York, how he wound up as a stage manager for Hamilton and Freestyle Love Supreme, the power of a good cold email, and creating a path for yourself where there isn't one.     EPISODE TRANSCRIPT     Ham4Ham: Love for Techies  Cody Renard Richard Cody on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps      

In part two, multi-hyphenate Hrishikesh Hirway takes us behind-the-scenes of filming with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Alex Lacamoire Netflix's 'Wait For It' episode of Song Exploder, shares his about his night out at Hamilton with the cast of The West Wing, breaks down his favorite parts of the gig, takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, and much more.     EPISODE TRANSCRIPT      The One AM Radio The West Wing Weekly Song Exploder Song Exploder on Netflix Home Cooking Partners Everything Sucks! Gilmore Guys The West Wing on HBO Max Hrishikesh Hirway Hrishikesh Hirway on Twitter Hrishikesh Hirway on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

Creator of Netflix's new series Song Exploder and The West Wing Weekly podcast, Hrishikesh Hirway, joins me to discuss his journey exploring Hamilton with the show's creators, deep dive the connections between The West Wing and Hamilton, talk about what it means to care about something enough to make discovering its finest details your day job, and why that attention to detail and hard work matters to the artists who make the things we love.     EPISODE TRANSCRIPT     The West Wing Weekly Song Exploder Song Exploder on Netflix Home Cooking Partners Everything Sucks! Gilmore Guys Almost Like Praying The West Wing on HBO Max Hrishikesh Hirway Hrishikesh Hirway on Twitter Hrishikesh Hirway on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

A celebration of all the holiday classics, ’Twas The Night is a feel-good homage to the original poem, set in a world with security alarms, cell phones, and a little Christmas magic. Parents Ian and Margaret are having a serene Christmas night, their two children dreaming of sugar plums in the next room, when a series of noises and crashes cause concern that Margaret’s younger brother is playing a holiday prank. But who, really, arose such a clatter? In the end, the whole family remembers that it’s never too late to say what you mean and that the spirit of Christmas is stronger than ever. Listeners of 'Twas the Night are encouraged to donate to The Actors Fund, supporting their mission of fostering stability and resiliency, and providing a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.  Visit twasthenightplay.com for more information.   Credits Aneesa Folds as Margaret​ Michael Paul Smith as Ian Nik Walker as Nick​ Fergie L Philippe as Max Lexi Garcia as Julie James Monroe

In part two, Aaron J. Albano tells what the process of booking Hamilton was like for him, talks about his change and growth as an artist from his first Broadway shows to now, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Newsies Newsies: The Broadway Musical Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway 'Twas The Night Donate to The Actors Fund Aaron J. Albano on Twitter Aaron J. Albano on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

A celebration of all the holiday classics, ’Twas The Night is a feel-good homage to the original poem, set in a world with security alarms, cell phones, and a little Christmas magic. Parents Ian and Margaret are having a serene Christmas night, their two children dreaming of sugar plums in the next room, when a series of noises and crashes cause concern that Margaret’s younger brother is playing a holiday prank. But who, really, arose such a clatter? In the end, the whole family remembers that it’s never too late to say what you mean and that the spirit of Christmas is stronger than ever. ’Twas The Night features voice acting from Christopher Jackson, James Monroe Iglehart, Aneesa Folds, Lexi Garcia, Nik Walker, Fergie L. Phillippe, Eddy Lee, Patrick Hinds, Michael Paul Smith, and Gillian Pensavalle. ’Twas The Night will be released at twasthenightplay.com and on all podcast apps, via The Hamilcast feed, on Monday, December 14th. Listeners are encouraged to donate to The Actors Fund, supporting their mission

Fellow Broadway podcast enthusiast, Philip Tour's Aaron J. Albano, adds The Hamilcast to his hitlist and tells the story of how he found his love for theatre early, following the path he was drawn toward despite other expectations from loved ones, why he didn't see Hamilton at The Public, and Aaron describes what it's like to be in an Andy Blankenbuehler room.  The Ensemblist Broadwaysted! Children's Musical Theater San Jose I'll Be Here - Wild Party Smash on NBC Allegiance Aaron J. Albano on Twitter Aaron J. Albano on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two, Holli Campbell introduces a new theatre initiative to make theatrical management more accessible,  talks about what's exciting her most for the future of the industry, shares where she gets her fix for new shows and digital theater while the stages are empty, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Georgia: Register to vote Georgia: Absentee Ballot Request Vote Riders A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote Beyond The Stage Door Baseline Theatrical Geffen Playhouse Ham4Ham: Love for the Techies Day Mr. Smith Goes To Washington Holli on Twitter Holli on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Hamilton Broadway's associate company manager Holli Campbell joins me to talk about what has been happening  behind-the-scenes of Hamilton since the shutdowns, how the various Hamilton companies have been keeping in touch in 2020, and recounts her time as the company manager for Freestyle Love Supreme on Broadway. Holli Campbell on The Hamilcast: #116, #117 The Actor's Fund Broadway Advocacy Coalition Freestyle Love Supreme Vote Riders Holli on Twitter Holli on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Alexzandra Sarmiento breaks down the popular reaction video she made with her fellow Hamilton West End dance captain of Room Where It Happens, talks about her role in UK equity and the idea behind her conversation series Systemic Injustice In The Arts, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Alexzandra Sarmiento on YouTube Stephanie Klemons on The Hamilcast Stop - Spice Girls Alexzandra on Twitter Alexzandra on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two of our conversation Alexzandra Sarmiento details what it means to be a dance captain, what it was like seeing Hamilton for the first time, reveals the lyrics that changed from Broadway to the West End, take us behind-the-scenes at the Olivier Awards, and shares what it takes to keep the magic in the room where it happens. Six: The Musical Room Where It Happens: reaction video Alexzandra Sarmiento on YouTube Alexzandra on Twitter Alexzandra on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Hamilton West End's dance captain Alexzandra Sarmiento joins me to talk about life in London, why she chose to explore theatre outside New York, tells all about her Hamilton audition process, and shares some funny stories about visits from the creative team. Side Show Alexzandra on Twitter Alexzandra on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

In part two of our conversation Brandon Victor Dixon tells all in #BurrsCorner, we discuss the ways social justice work and arts meet, the importance of getting involved and working to get out the vote, Brandon reflects on his postshow plea to the VP-elect four years later, and BVD takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. WalkRunFly I Can't Breathe I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation We Are Foundation on Instagram Brandon Victor Dixon on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps