{"product_id":"hamilton-and-me-an-actors-journal-9781636701073","title":"Hamilton and Me: An Actor's Journal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stand. Breathe. Look. Try to empty my mind. Somehow, for some reason, I have been brought to this place to tell this story, now. So tell it. That's all.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical \u003cem\u003eHamilton\u003c\/em\u003e opened in London's West End in December 2017, it was as huge a hit as it had been in its original production off- and on Broadway. Lauded by critics and audiences alike, the show would go on to win a record-equaling seven Olivier Awards--including Best Actor in a Musical for Giles Terera, for his portrayal of Aaron Burr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Terera, though, his journey as Burr had begun more than a year earlier, with his first audition in New York, and continuing through extensive research and preparation, intense rehearsals, previews and finally opening night itself. Throughout this time he kept a journal, recording his experiences of the production and his process of creating his award-winning performance. This book, \u003cem\u003eHamilton and Me\u003c\/em\u003e, is that journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt offers an honest, intimate, and thrilling look at everything involved in opening a once-in-a-generation production--the triumphs, breakthroughs and doubts, the camaraderie of the rehearsal room and the moments of quiet backstage contemplation--as well as a fascinating, in-depth exploration of now-iconic songs and moments from the musical, as seen from the inside. It is also deeply personal, as Terera reflects on experiences from his own life that he drew on to help shape his acclaimed portrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with photographs, many of which are shared here\u003cbr\u003efor the first time, and featuring an exclusive Foreword by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this book is an essential read for all fans of \u003cem\u003eHamilton\u003c\/em\u003e--offering fresh, first-hand insights into the music and characters they love and know so well--as well as for aspiring and current performers, students, and anyone who wants to discover what it really felt like to be in the room where it happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Theatre Communications Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/27\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636701073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224","brand":"Giles Terera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42314648551605,"sku":"9781636701073","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_ef1f4e17-abf3-4100-9a60-6dbd323854d4.jpg?v=1659411918","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/hamilton-and-me-an-actors-journal-9781636701073","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}