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A long way from the block
Ep. 83-"I think of my parents"-my conversation with Tamar Greene
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Anthony Thomas
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Season 1
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Episode 83
In this episode, I talk with Tamar Greene, who plays George Washington in the current Broadway production of "Hamilton." We discuss his upbringing in Rochester, NY, and—thanks to his parents—his early exposure to the arts. His Jamaican-born father—Ras Courtney, a well known reggae DJ—helped shape him musically and influenced his appreciation for culture, history, and cooking. From 90s hip-hop to opera, Greene's background has been an asset to his theater career. He describes in detail his long, arduous "Hamilton" journey, starting with his first auditions. Finally, he talks about his involvement in the "Hamilton" racial justice task force, Ham4Progress.
https://www.tamargreene.com