FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
Seattle Rep presents FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Anthony Veneziale from February 16 to March 13, 2022. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books, films and music to enhance your experience of the show.
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Emerald Street
Abe provides a deep dive into the history Seattle's hip hop culture, focusing not only on Seattle's famous MCs, but also highlighting Seattle DJs, breaking crews, graffiti artists, record producers, and more.
Format: Book
Availability: In-library use only at this time
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The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual
The Upright Citizens Brigade improvisational comedy troupe and training company has included notable performers such as Amy Poehler and Nicole Byer. This comprehensive guide to long form comedy improvisation includes practical exercises for learning and honing the craft.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Visions of Bodies Being Burned
Part of what makes each performance of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME unique is the variety of talented guests who perform with the cast. Past guests have included Broadway star Daveed Diggs, who is also a member of the experimental rap group Clipping.
Format: Music CD
Availability: Available
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The Electric Company
This 2009 revival of the 1970s PBS children's television series featured creative work and appearances from several FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME members, including co-founders Anthony Veneziale, Thomas Kail, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Fosse/Verdon
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME co-founder and director Thomas Kail co-created this television series that looks at the creative and romantic partnership between influential choreographer Bob Fosse and noted Broadway dancer Gwen Verdon.
Format: DVD
Availability: Available
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Hamilton
This documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME co-creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical. The film includes footage of people who've also worked on FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME including Miranda and Kail.
Format: DVD
Availability: All copies in use
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Hamilton
The original Broadway cast recording for Hamilton showcases Miranda's use of hip hop in musical theater.
Format: Music CD
Availability: Available
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In the Heights
The film adaptation of Miranda's other hit musical In the Heights follows a working class Latinx community in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City.
Format: DVD
Availability: Available
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In the Heights
The original Broadway cast recording of In the Heights.
Format: Music CD
Availability: Available
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Hip-hop (and Other Things)
Serrano (The Rap Year Book) returns to the topic of hip hop with this hilarious and thought-provoking collection of essays.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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