(Re)Imagine Civic Theater with Seattle Rep
Seattle Rep is hosting a free online panel discussion about the relationship between theater and civic life on Thursday, October 29th at 5 pm. How can theater be integrated into civic life, and civic practice be more integrally a part of theater? What is our vision for the future of our country, and how can theater be a part of that? Get ready for the conversation with these related books, films and music in the Library's collection.
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All the Way
Adapted from the Robert Schenkkan play of the same name, this HBO TV special stars Bryan Cranston as Lyndon Johnson, Melissa Leo as Lady Bird Johnson and Anthony Mackie as Martin Luther King, Jr.
Format: DVD
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Stirring up Seattle
Allied Arts, a Seattle civic arts advocacy group first known as "The Beer and Culture Society," has long helped create & support local cultural institutions, including Seattle Rep. Learn more about their work in this well-researched history.
Format: Book
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A User's Guide to Democracy
Before you can effectively participate in democracy, you need to understand how it works. This handy illustrated guide provides an excellent civics 101 course for those (re)acquainting themselves with the American government and its processes.
Format: Book
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MacTrump
Author Doescher draws on Shakespearean tragedy to satirize the current administration in this timely retelling of Macbeth, co-written with help from an anonymous former Obama staffer.
Format: Book
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The Purpose of Power
One of the founders of Black Lives Matter describes her experiences as a community organizer and shares her thoughts on how to create effective and inclusive social movements and nurture participatory democracy in the 21st century.
Format: Book
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Hamilton
The stunning success of HAMILTON set a new standard for theater engaged with themes of American history, democracy and politics. Learn about its creation and cultural impact in this documentary. Also available on DVD.
Format: Streaming Video
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Historians on Hamilton
In this collection of essays from renowned scholars of American history, discover how HAMILTON has reshaped Americans' understanding of their country's past, present and future.
Format: Book
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Becoming A Citizen Activist
Former Seattle City Council member Licata offers a useful guide to community organizing & participatory democracy in this short, potent book covering everything from mobilizing your neighbors to creating an effective communications strategy.
Format: Book
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Become America
Liu, a local author and founder of the Civic Saturday movement, provides a roadmap to building an engaged and involved citizenry in a divided nation through this collection of "civic sermons."
Format: Book
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Hamilton
You can't find a catchier way to learn about the nation's founders than Miranda's exuberant, hip-hop-inflected soundtrack. Check out the cast recording and learn why this musical garnered a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations.
Format: Downloadable Music
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