From Liberty to Legacy: Exploring American Ideals in the Musicals 1776 and Hamilton

Join us at the West Haven Public Library for a theatre lecture about the musicals 1776 and Hamilton! Performer, lecturer, and storyteller Michael Langlois will be leading a discussion on these two revolutionary musicals and their contrasting visions of an American society at a crossroads. This lecture will also feature video clips from the two musicals. Contact us at the library for more information or to register! 

You can use any of the following methods to register to attend this program:

• Click the "More Info" link above to sign up online
• Call the library at (203) 937-4233 ext. 2
• Email the library at wmcirc@westhavenlibrary.org
• Stop by the library at 300 Elm Street

Michael Langlois has lectured from Connecticut to California on topics ranging from acting and directing, to using one’s passions to bridge divides and engage with others. Michael has worked with young and old alike, helping individuals find their voice and tell their own unique stories. He has directed across New England, including performances for the Hartford Children’s Theatre, Springfield’s Drama Studio, and the Ashford Youth Theatre, where he worked for nearly 20 years as Artistic Director. Additionally, Michael worked for over a decade with New London, Connecticut’s Flock Theatre serving as an Associate Artist. There he directed, acted, and taught classes. Michael’s directing credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Othello; Lysistrata; Godspell; A Piece of My Heart; The Imaginary Invalid; Macbeth; The Crucible; Antigone; The Taming of the Shrew; and The Tempest. Acting credits include the Stage Manager in Our Town; King Henry in Henry V; Brutus in Julius Caeser; and Tobias in Sweeney Todd.