In the second half of our chat, Ashley LaLonde (cover for all three Schuyler Sisters, Maria Reynolds, and Woman 5 on Hamilton's Philip Tour) walks us through her final Hamilton audition during which she had both Covid *and* the flu. Yes, it's possible! Ashley also has a very special relationship with all three Angelica, Eliza, Peggy, and Maria so she talks about she she connects to all of these fascinating women. Plus, Ashley takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, and gets very personal about her hair journey and how she grew to love her stunning natural curls.

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Ashley LaLonde covers all three Schuyler Sisters, Maria Reynolds, and Woman 5 on the Philip Tour. Ashley’s Hamilton story is a total full circle moment with so many incredible stops along the way. As a born and raised New Yorker, Ashley saw and fell in love with Hamilton at The Public (thanks to Lin’s orthodontist, of all people!). She began singing Hamilton songs in her high school a cappella group and was determined to be in the show. Before being cast in Hamilton, Ashley did a quick stint at Harvard where she made history as the first woman to be cast (as the lead!) in a Hasty Pudding show.

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I hope you're ready to do a deep dive on Angelica like never before, because Ava Brennan returns for the second half of our chat and is about to change your LIFE! Ava walks us through booking Hamilton and then lets us in on her emotional journey to capture the heartbreak and sacrifice of Angelica Schuyler. That experience led her to Fantine in Les Miserables and Ava discusses the similarities, difficulties, and triumphs of both roles.

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Ava Brennan played Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton at the Victoria Palace theater in London for a year, until August 2021. In her first solo episode (she was also featured in the London eps), Ava tells me about how she traveled the world playing characters she loves and how she eventually made her way to her West End debut as Nana in The Lion King. We also discuss Ava's performance in Top Boy on Netflix and discover of a mutual love for otters.

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I'm wrapping up my conversation with Simon-Anthony Rhoden, Aaron Burr in the London company of Hamilton. Simon discusses the issues surrounding the lack of diversity and people of color on the West End, why representation matters so much, the idea of waiting for permission vs. doing your own thing. And of course, Simon takes questions from the Patreon Peeps!

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London's Aaron Burr, Simon-Anthony Rhoden, is back for round two! This week, Simon discusses the importance of looking out for yourself, the search for the right agent, booking Kinky Boots (and the pressure - both figuratively and literally - that comes with stepping into Lola's heels, and what it's like when (ahem) "The Americans" stop by The West End.

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Simon-Anthony Rhoden, London's Aaron Burr, joins me for some solo episodes! I'm sure you remember him from our London party recording, but I've been loving getting to know everyone one-on-one. In this episode, Simon talks about growing up studying performance and art, leaving traditional schooling for his drama training, how one circumstance lead to future opportunities, and a lot more. 

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This week, Obioma Ugoala wraps up his visit to The Hamilcast. London's original George Washington covered lots of ground including his journey to Hamilton, conversations about race in the arts, the importance of activism, and how his life experiences impact how he plays a role. And this week, he's also taking questions from the Patreon Peeps.

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Obioma Ugoala is back for part two! The conversation continues with more discussion on Hamilton, race, life experiences, what makes a legacy, and so much more. 

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Obioma Ugoala, London's OG George Washington, visits The Hamilcast to talk about his journey with Hamilton, using the time you have to put your all into a role, creating a legacy, taking another look at history through activism, art, and using stories to change the minds of both the audience and the industry.

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