God and Hamilton
By Kevin Cloud
God and HamiltonOct 08, 2020
Lauren Hance (Playwright, producer, director, Director of Theatre and Theology CITA)
In this episode, Kevin and Lauren Hance (Director of Theatre and Theology, CITA) discuss the imperfectness of the characters in Hamilton and the work of CITA (Christians in Theatre Arts, cita.org)
Lauren Hance has been working in the industry for over 20 years as a playwright, producer, director, and performer. She is a nationally produced playwright, member of the Dramatist Guild of America, improviser with ComedySportz Houston, founder of Out of Mind Productions, and leader of The Brehm Collective, a student arts group at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Jordan Scott Gilbert (Broadway Producer, Actor, and Singer)
In this Episode, Kevin and Jordan discuss the spiritual life of Alexander Hamilton and the challenges faced by actors and producers in the world of Broadway.
Bruce Long (Broadway Producer, CITA Executive Director and Author)
In this episode, Kevin talks with Broadway Producer and author Bruce Long about the role of imagination in theatre and in our own spiritual lives as well. They also discuss his upcoming book, The Problem With The Dot.
Josh Canfield (Broadway Actor and Writer)
In this episode, Kevin and Josh discuss Hamilton and how the creative discipline of writing changes us.
Daniel Gaymon (Hamilton Cast Member)
In this interview, Kevin and Daniel discuss the choreography of Hamilton and the how much thought and intention went into even the small details of the show.
Erin Moon (Story Coach and director of Arc Stories)
In this episode, story coach and thought leader Erin Moon and Kevin discuss Hamilton as a thin place.
Phil Waldrep (Best Selling Author)
In this episode, Kevin and Phil discuss the various elements of betrayal that are found throughout Hamilton. They talk about practical steps for responding to betrayal in our lives.
Jordan Raynor (Bestselling author of Called to Create)
Jordan Raynor is the best selling author of Called to Create and Master of One. Kevin and Jordan discuss the intersection of creativity and faith, Hamilton's initiative, and the power of story to transform our lives.
Sharon Rose (London Hamilton Cast Member, Eliza Hamilton)
Sharon Rose plays the role of Eliza Hamilton in the London Hamilton Cast. Kevin and Sharon discuss Eliza's life, her key moments in the musical Hamilton, and the importance of representation.
God and Hamilton: Lauren Boyd (Hamilton Broadway Cast Member)
Lauren Boyd joined the Hamilton Broadway cast in 2016 as an ensemble member. She has also played the role of Maria Reynolds and Peggy Schuyler. Lauren and Kevin discuss what it is like to be on stage for Hamilton and how God uses this musical to transform lives.
Jonathan Merritt (Writer, Author On Religion, Culture and Politics)
Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of several critically-acclaimed books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them.
In this conversation, Kevin and Jonathan discuss the power of theatre, the role of King George in Hamilton, and compare seeing the Hamilton movie vs. seeing it live in a theatre.