We’re just soldiers telling a story through dance. Q: What is your favorite song to perform from “Hamilton”?Ī: It depends which day you ask me, but today it’s Yorktown! I love the empowerment of getting to perform gender neutral choreography. I can never thank them enough for their love and generosity. I’m blown away by their talent and humbled that they would spend their time creating something so beautiful and then freely give it to us. My favorite thing is seeing their creativity and artistry come through in our fan art. It’s love by association, and there’s nothing more familial than that. They’re like family because they love us just because we are part of something they love. How does it make you feel to see all of the support from the fans?Ī: We have the best fans in the world. Q: “Hamilton” has a very large fan base surrounding it. I also had friends that were part of the original company, so I’d been hearing about it for awhile. Once it opened downtown, the city couldn’t stop talking about the show. Q: Had you heard of “Hamilton” prior to being hired?Ī: Of course! There’s been buzz about the show since workshops. It never crossed my mind to pursue anything other than performing. I watched them religiously because of the way they celebrated danced. Q: How did you decide to become an actress?Ī: I’ve always loved performing, but as a kid I was particularly drawn to the old RKO and MGM movie musicals. I loved the challenge and getting to work with all the companies, but my husband and I are really grateful for the stability that comes with being exclusively based with the Broadway company. I’m not sure how the team knew I was up to the challenge since I’d never swung before, but it ended up being a pretty good fit. Q: How did you become a Universal Swing? Did you have to audition again?Ī: Universal Swing was my first position with the company. An hour later I got the call that I was being hired as the company’s first Universal Swing and would start rehearsals with the Chicago company. I sang my own 16 bars and then learned the alto and soprano parts of Wait For It. At the end of that process, I was put on hold. 3 months later I was called in to sing again for Lac. Myself and a group of 9 other men and women were assigned an ensemble track and learned the music, staging, and choreography for 10 or so of the production numbers. I got a call that night that I was being hired for a 2 week paid rehearsal process. After that, we danced the two combos from earlier in the day again. Then they made a cut, we stayed to sing another 16 bars of our own, and Lacamoire quickly taught us 2 pieces of music from the show. That day was just women and we learned a section of My Shot and Room. Another cut was made and then we danced a small section of Room. Then we came back in to dance Yorktown for Andy and Tommy. After that, a cut was made and those that stayed were asked to sing 16 bars of our own music. Q: What was your “Hamilton” audition like? After how long did you hear back from the audition?Ī: My first audition was a mixed call with men and women where we all learned a section of Yorktown. Q: How long have you worked at “Hamilton”?Ī: I’ve been with the show since Aug of 2016. It’s my favorite part about coming to work. There are many truly excellent things about the material, but the best part of working at Hamilton is the people. Shows like this come around once in a generation, and although I hope to be part of many other shows over the course of my career, this one will always hold a special place in my heart. Q: What is the best part of working at “Hamilton”?Ī: This is a special show. I’m also assisting as we set the 2nd National Tour. As a DC, I help run rehearsals, note the show, teach other swings/new performers the material, and assist in the auditions. As a swing, I’m responsible to know the music, staging, and choreography for the 5 female ensemble members. Q: What do you do at “Hamilton”? What tracks do you cover?Ī: I am a Swing for the Female Ensemble and Co-Dance Captain. I always like to say there’s something for everyone. Everything is told through song and dance, but the styles vary from traditional musical theatre to Hip-Hop/R&B. Q: How would you describe “Hamilton” to someone who has never heard of the show?Ī: This is a story about 18th century America told by America now, but ultimately it’s a show about the human experience. Eliza Ohman answered some questions to give a peak into her job, and involvement with "Hamilton" the musical! Broadway's hit-musical, "Hamilton" has many amazingly talented actors and actresses in it's cast, as well as amazing musicians and crew members.
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