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The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Gillian Pensavallewww.thehamilcast.com
In this podcast about all things Hamilton, host Gillian Pensavalle speaks with guests, and sometimes co-host/all time husband Michael Paul Smith, about the innerworkings of the show, how it came together, what it takes to put on all around the world, finding Hamilton references in everyday life, and much more. The Hamilcast has played host to every member of the original creative team, aka "The Cabinet", including repeat visits from Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilcast features interviews with cast members from every Hamilton tour, Broadway, and UK company--crew members, musicians, creatives, and the hard working people behind-the-scenes that keep the production alive. Plus: historians, super fans, celebrity Hamilton enthusiasts, and group cast recordings! When I started this podcast in January of 2016, I could not have imagined the incredible community that has grown around the show and the amazing experiences that have come my way. Thank you to everyone who has listened, appeared on the show, contributed, or reached out in any way. This podcast is for you and I absolutely love making it. If you have any great Ham stories or funny references that you've come across, let me know! Email TheHamilcast [at] gmail [dot] com, or contact me on social media @TheHamilcast. I also have a Patreon that has given rise to the loveliest corner of the internet, ever. You can learn more about how to be a part of that lovely corner, and how to submit questions to guests, and to be part of my monthly AMA's at https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast
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Episodes

#325: Jay Duckworth // Hamilton Propmaster // Part Two

Jay Duckworth discusses the early stages of Hamilton, from working with the best artists in the business at the top of their game to the decision making process that went into the props you see on stage, and Jay shares secrets behind where the props on stage are hidden when you can't see them. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Jay Duckworth Jay Duckworth Linktree Jay Duckworth on Instagram Jay Duckworth on Twitter Jay Duckworth on TikTok Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hami...

Jul 11, 202243 min

#324: Jay Duckworth // Hamilton Propmaster // Part One

In Episode 324, we take a deep dive with Hamilton propmaster Jay Duckworth on how he got his start making props for the theater, what goes into bringing history to life on the stage, and Jay shares behind-the-scenes stories of Hamilton's journey, from early days at The Public to Broadway. Jay Duckworth Jay Duckworth Linktree Jay Duckworth on Instagram Jay Duckworth on Twitter Jay Duckworth on TikTok Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join ...

Jul 04, 202247 min

#323: Stephanie Jae Park // Eliza on the Philip Tour // Part Two

Philip tour's Stephanie Jae Park talks about the new creative projects she started while Hamilton was on hold, living a multi-hyphenate life, performative action vs. real change in the theatre industry, and Stephanie takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Stephanie Jae Park Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie on YouTube Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Jun 27, 202251 min

#322: Stephanie Jae Park // Eliza on the Philip Tour // Part One

Philip tour's Stephanie Jae Park, discusses growing up in the arts, her first interactions with Hamilton, the journey to the role of Eliza, tour life, and the joys and struggles behind working in the industry. Stephanie Jae Park Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie on YouTube Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Jun 20, 202251 min

#321: Julius Thomas III // Alexander Hamilton on the And Peggy Tour // Part Two

And Peggy's Alexander Hamilton, Julius Thomas III, reflects on his first interactions with the show, what it was like to audition for the role, his best and worst moments playing Hamilton on stage, and Julius takes questions form the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Julius Thomas III Julius Thomas III on Instagram Julius Thomas III on Youtube Julius Thomas III on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Jun 13, 202254 min

#320: Julius Thomas III // Alexander Hamilton on the And Peggy Tour // Part One

And Peggy tour's Alexander Hamilton, Julius Thomas III, discusses how growing up in Gary, Indiana prepared him for a life performing on international stages, his journey to New York, audition stories, and what it is like creating work with legends like James Lapine and Kander and Ebb. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Julius Thomas III Julius Thomas III on Instagram Julius Thomas III on You tube Julius Thomas III on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Insta...

Jun 06, 202244 min

#319: Wesley Ryan // Ensemble // Part Two

Wesley Ryan talks about the fun and games happening behind-the-scenes at Hamilton, how the cast keeps the show fresh on a nightly basis, the process of remounting the show after the shutdown, and Wesley takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Odie on Instagram Wesley on TikTok Wesley on Instagram Wesley on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

May 30, 20221 hr 7 min

#318: Wesley Ryan // Ensemble // Part One

Angelica tour's Wesley Ryan discusses growing up in LA, getting an early start in musical theatre, traveling the world to perform in shows, how they found confidence, and Wesley shares their first experiences with Hamilton, and his audition and rehearsal process. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT This Cat Insists on Crashing His Dad's Auditions | The Dodo Odie on Instagram Wesley on TikTok Wesley on Instagram Wesley on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on In...

May 23, 202254 min

#317: Deejay Young // Principal Standby // Part Two

Angelica tour's Deejay Young talks about his audition process for Hamilton, what it is like to learn multiple roles for the show at once, going out on tour, and Deejay takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Deejay Young Deejay on Twitter Deejay on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

May 16, 202256 min

#316: Deejay Young // Principal Standby // Part One

Angelica tour's Deejay Young talks about how growing up in the performing arts helped lead him to the career he has now, his early connections to his later fellow HamFam members, how studying creative writing helped inform his work as an actor on stage, the music and artists that inspire him, stories behind working for Disney, and touring with Jordan Fisher. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Deejay Young Deejay on Twitter Deejay on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The ...

May 09, 202255 min

#315: Meecah // Principal Standby: Angelica, Eliza, Peggy/Maria // Part Two

Meecah is back for part two, and discusses her journey to finding herself within all three Schuyler sisters, life on the road, why making music and being an artist with something to say means so much to her, and Meecah takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Meecah Meecah on TikTok Meecah on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

May 02, 202243 min

#314: Meecah // Principal Standby: Angelica, Eliza, Peggy/Maria // Part One

Meecah, Principal Standby for all three Schuyler sisters on the Philip Tour, discusses how growing up in the church led her to a life in the arts, her journey from creating as a singer/songwriter to the musical theater, and her journey to Hamilton. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Meecah Meecah on TikTok Meecah on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Apr 25, 202240 min

#313: Phil Colgan // Universal Swing // Part Two

Phil Colgan talks about his return to Hamilton, the process of reopening after the 18 month COVID shutdowns, making his Broadway debut, what it's like to step into various Hamilton companies all over the country, and Phil takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hugh Jackman praises 'courage' of understudies after Covid forces out Broadway costar When Brooklyn Was Queer: A History by Hugh Ryan The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Phil Colgan Phil on Instagram ...

Apr 18, 202259 min

#312: Phil Colgan // Universal Swing // Part One

Phil Colgan talks about the work that led him to create his own individualized study to be able to spend his life in dance and theater, learning still-in-development Hamilton numbers from Andy Blankenbuehler, his Hamilton audition process, his role as a Universal Swing in Hamilton, what it's been like to travel and work in the industry in COVID times. Phil Colgan Phil on Instagram Phil on Twitter Phil on YouTube Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on In...

Apr 11, 202257 min

#311: Aaron J. Albano, Karla Puno Garcia, Sasha Hutchings // "Ensemble" Film Roundtable // Part Two

Aaron J. Albano, Karla Puno Garcia, and Sasha Hutchings discuss showing up fully as an ensemble member, dismantling old ways in the industry while working within it, doubling down in the face of uncertainty, why every voice in the room matters, and the differences in performance verses action. ENSEMBLE DOCUMENTARY Ensemble film on Facebook Ensemble film on Instagram Aaron J. Albano on The Hamilcast Karla Puno Garcia on The Hamilcast Sasha Hutchings on The Hamilcast Aaron J. Albano on Twitter Aar...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 7 min

#310: Aaron J. Albano, Karla Puno Garcia, Sasha Hutchings // "Ensemble" Film Roundtable // Part One

Former guests of The Hamilcast Aaron J. Albano, Karla Puno Garcia, and Sasha Hutchings return for a roundtable about life as ensemblists working on Broadway, in national tours, returning to theater after a pandemic, and the new film that covers it all. ENSEMBLE DOCUMENTARY Aaron J. Albano on The Hamilcast Karla Puno Garcia on The Hamilcast Sasha Hutchings on The Hamilcast Aaron J. Albano on Twitter Aaron J. Albano on Instagram Sasha Hutchings on Twitter Sasha Hutchings on Instagram Karla Garcia ...

Mar 28, 202256 min

#309: Ta'Rea Campbell // Angelica in Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Three

Ta'Rea Campbell of the Philip company talks about her routine for two show days, what it looks like to create a home for yourself while on tour, what leadership means to her, what comes next, and so much more as she answers questions from the Patreon Peeps. Ta'Rea Campbell on Facebook Ta'Rea Campbell on Instagram Ta'Rea Campbell on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Mar 21, 202239 min

#308: Ta'Rea Campbell // Angelica in Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Two

Ta'Rea Campbell, Angelica in the Philip company, talks about seeing Hamilton opening night at the public, her audition process, finding the things that are specifically for you, leaning into the weird, and stories from behind-the-scenes of shooting her first movie. Ta'Rea Campbell on Facebook Ta'Rea Campbell on Instagram Ta'Rea Campbell on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Mar 14, 202252 min

#307: Ta'Rea Campbell // Angelica in Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One

Ta'Rea Campbell of Hamilton's Philip Company talks about the lessons she learned from getting an early start in showbiz, how being yourself can land you a role, and why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for your art. The Hamilcast in Las Vegas Ta'Rea Campbell on Facebook Ta'Rea Campbell on Instagram Ta'Rea Campbell on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peep...

Mar 07, 202259 min

#306: Christopher Henry Young // Hamilton's And Peggy Company // Part Three

Christopher Henry Young talks about joining the company, life on the road, some of his favorite moments with the And Peggy tour, and more with questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Christopher Henry Young Christopher on Twitter Christopher on Instagram Christopher on TikTok Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Feb 28, 202238 min

#305: Christopher Henry Young // Hamilton's And Peggy Company // Part Two

And Peggy's Christopher Henry Young talks about navigating a path of your own in the theatre industry, the truth about swing life, nurturing the next generation of artists, and the work still needed for real change on Broadway and beyond. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Broadway Plus Christopher Henry Young Christopher on Twitter Christopher on Instagram Christopher on TikTok Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Pee...

Feb 21, 20221 hr 4 min

#304: Christopher Henry Young // Hamilton's And Peggy Company // Part One

And Peggy tour's Christopher Henry Young talks about finding your voice through the arts, creating your own path, bringing your all into every room you enter, and trusting in the work. Christopher Henry Young Christopher on Twitter Christopher on Instagram Christopher on TikTok Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Feb 14, 202247 min

#303: Blaine Alden Krauss // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Three

Blaine Alden Krauss talks about activism in art, what it's like to switch from playing Hamilton to Burr on the road, show changes, and more with questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Ham4Progress The Mistletoe Disco Band Blaine on Instagram Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Feb 07, 202241 min

#302: Blaine Alden Krauss // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Two

Philip company's Blaine Alden Krauss discusses his first time working on a Lin-Manuel Miranda show with a regional production of In The Heights, his Hamilton audition process, and going on stage as Hamilton and Burr just weeks before the pandemic caused theaters to shut down. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Sondheim Unplugged Haus of Love Blaine on Instagram Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Jan 31, 202253 min

#301: Blaine Alden Krauss // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One

Philip tour's Blaine Alden Krauss shares his journey to Hamilton, from growing up in Tampa Bay to the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music, and reflects on the importance of supporting arts education, outreach, and mindful meditation in his life in work. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Spot-On Entertainment Blaine Alden Krauss on Instagram Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Jan 24, 202249 min

#300: James Monroe Iglehart and Friends Take Over the Podcast to Celebrate 300 Episodes!

James Monroe Iglehart takes over hosting the The Hamilcast and turns the tables on G. Pen to celebrate The Hamilcast 300th episode. This special episode features appearances from Hamilton cast members, long time friends of the pod, and surprises from past guests and the Hamilton creative team. James Monroe Iglehart on Twitter James Monroe Iglehart on Instagram Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Jan 17, 20221 hr 40 min

#299: Conroe Brooks // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Two

Conroe Brooks of Hamilton's Philip company shares what it takes to set up an In the Heights flash mob for Lin-Manuel Miranda, reflects on his Hamilton audition process, tour life, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. 24 on Hulu 96,000 - Flash Mob America Flash Mob America Conroe on Twitter Conroe on Instagram Conroe on TikTok Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Jan 10, 202257 min

#298: Conroe Brooks // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One

Conroe Brooks shares the incredible stories of his life in the arts. From being discovered early by MC Hammer, to his hand in creating what would go on to be the national craze of flash mobs, and now touring with Hamilton in the Philip Company. The Hamilcast in Last Vegas Special Generation - Love Me Just For Me Sam Cooke – You Send Me Flash Mob America Conroe on Twitter Conroe on Instagram Conroe on TikTok Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagr...

Jan 03, 202259 min

Ted and Michael Season Three Promo

Season Three of Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones will be available on all podcast platforms on January 11th, with new episodes every Tuesday. Season Three features the voice talents of Aneesa Folds, James Monroe Iglehart, Nik Walker, Eddy Lee, Andrew Bancroft, Julian Jiménez, Janice McIntyre , Patrick McCartney, Emmanuel Polycarpe , April Sickler, Mike O'Gorman, Hallie O'Gorman, and Gillian Pensavalle. You can find full credits, episodes, transcripts, and more at TedandMichael.com...

Dec 27, 20213 min

(RE-RELEASE) 'Twas the Night: A Radio Play to Benefit The Actors Fund

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 i...

Dec 20, 20211 hr 7 min
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