Cast Reflects on Performing in Angels in America
The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama written by Tony Kushner explores American politics, gay identity, and mythology, and a personal story of love and loyalty. Hamilton’s production was directed by Professor of Theatre Mark Cryer and featured a cast of 22 students.
Cast Reflections
Alejandro Sosa Hernández ’26, an understudy in the show, asked cast members ‘What did you learn about theatre or yourself from participating in this production?’
“What every mainstage has taught me is about connection and the power of being able to do something in a large group of people when everyone is passionate about it.” — Summer Meade ’24
“What every mainstage has taught me is about connection and the power of being able to do something in a large group of people when everyone is passionate about it. There’s vulnerability in coming together and doing something that might scare you a little bit, but when you’re doing something that you really love and care about, there’s nothing more that you’d rather be doing.”
“I learned that I love performing. Being out onstage, getting those butterflies beforehand … it’s something that I really live for and yearn for. Making someone feel something or helping someone sway any sort of emotion — it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give to someone, you know? At least, for free. That’s what I really love about theatre. Going out there and seeing everyone’s smiles — or horrified faces whenever I do something crazy — I live for that stuff. You make a difference in their day, and for some people, you make a difference in their life.”
Arts at Hamilton
Express Yourself
The creation of art at Hamilton is not just for art majors. Here, you’ll have opportunities to integrate creative work and performance into courses throughout the curriculum.
A “Know Thyself” Journey to Harvard’s Graduate School of Design
Oftentimes students feel as though there is a dichotomy between the sciences and the arts and that they must choose one or the other. Enter Shelly Cao ’23, an art and mathematics double major pursuing a combination of both through architecture and showing the paths that emerge from pursuing interdisciplinary interests.
Meet Eric Seeley ’26: "The Lighting Guy"
Thirty-two productions. Four semesters. A performance every eight days on average. This is the life of Eric Seeley ’26, one of three Hamilton students who has the knowledge to run lighting for all kinds of shows on campus.
