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(Re)Imagine Civic Theater with Seattle Rep

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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

All the Way

DVD - 2016

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Stirring up Seattle

Stirring up Seattle

Allied Arts in the Civic Landscape

by Campbell, R. M.

Book - 2014

Allied Arts, a Seattle civic arts advocacy group first known as "The Beer and Culture Society," has long helped create & support local cultu...Show more 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. Show less

Allied Arts, a Seattle civic arts advocacy group first known as "The Beer and Culture Society," has long helped create & support local cultu...Show more 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. Show less

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A User's Guide to Democracy

A User's Guide to Democracy

How America Works

by Capodice, Nick

Book - 2020

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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MacTrump

MacTrump

A Shakespearean Tragicomedy of the Trump Administration. Part 1

by Doescher, Ian

Book - 2019

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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The Purpose of Power

The Purpose of Power

How We Come Together When We Fall Apart

by Garza, Alicia

Book - 2020

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Hamilton

Hamilton

One Shot to Broadway

Streaming Video - 2017

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Historians on Hamilton

Historians on Hamilton

How A Blockbuster Musical Is Restaging America's Past

Book - 2018

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Becoming A Citizen Activist

Becoming A Citizen Activist

Stories, Strategies & Advice for Changing Our World

by Licata, Nick

Book - 2016

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Become America

Become America

Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy

by Liu, Eric

Book - 2019

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." 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." Show less

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." 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." Show less

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Hamilton

Hamilton

Original Broadway Cast Recording

by Miranda, Lin-Manuel

Downloadable Music - 2015

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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100 Plays for the First Hundred Days

100 Plays for the First Hundred Days

by Parks, Suzan-Lori

Book - 2018

In response to the tumultuous events of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, acclaimed playwright Parks created a "play diary" to chronicle and try to make sense of those confusing and uncertain times. In response to the tumultuous events of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, acclaimed playwright Parks created a "play diary" to chronicle and try to make sense of those confusing and uncertain times. Show less

In response to the tumultuous events of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, acclaimed playwright Parks created a "play diary" to chronicle and try to make sense of those confusing and uncertain times. In response to the tumultuous events of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, acclaimed playwright Parks created a "play diary" to chronicle and try to make sense of those confusing and uncertain times. Show less

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Just Us

Just Us

An American Conversation

by Rankine, Claudia

Book - 2020

Poet and playwright Rankine combines poetry, prose & images to probe racial, cultural and political divisions in contemporary American life and encour...Show more Poet and playwright Rankine combines poetry, prose & images to probe racial, cultural and political divisions in contemporary American life and encourage readers to nurture their "empathetic imagination" in order to create a better future. Show less

Poet and playwright Rankine combines poetry, prose & images to probe racial, cultural and political divisions in contemporary American life and encour...Show more Poet and playwright Rankine combines poetry, prose & images to probe racial, cultural and political divisions in contemporary American life and encourage readers to nurture their "empathetic imagination" in order to create a better future. Show less

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All the Way

All the Way

by Schenkkan, Robert

Book - 2014

Schenkkan's award-winning play about LBJ, MLK and the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act dramatizes a turning point in American politics and provides an excellent example of civic theater. Seattle Rep staged a production of ALL THE WAY in 2014. Schenkkan's award-winning play about LBJ, MLK and the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act dramatizes a turning point in American politics and provides an excellent example of civic theater. Seattle Rep staged a production of ALL THE WAY in 2014. Show less

Schenkkan's award-winning play about LBJ, MLK and the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act dramatizes a turning point in American politics and provides an excellent example of civic theater. Seattle Rep staged a production of ALL THE WAY in 2014. Schenkkan's award-winning play about LBJ, MLK and the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act dramatizes a turning point in American politics and provides an excellent example of civic theater. Seattle Rep staged a production of ALL THE WAY in 2014. Show less

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House Arrest

House Arrest

A Search for American Character in and Around the White House, Past and Present ; And, Piano : Two Plays

by Smith, Anna Deavere

Book - 2004

Noted playwright Deavere Smith delves deep into "the moral history of the American presidency, and by extension the American character" (Variety) in HOUSE ARREST, her examination of presidential peccadillos from Jefferson to Clinton. Noted playwright Deavere Smith delves deep into "the moral history of the American presidency, and by extension the American character" (Variety) in HOUSE ARREST, her examination of presidential peccadillos from Jefferson to Clinton. Show less

Noted playwright Deavere Smith delves deep into "the moral history of the American presidency, and by extension the American character" (Variety) in HOUSE ARREST, her examination of presidential peccadillos from Jefferson to Clinton. Noted playwright Deavere Smith delves deep into "the moral history of the American presidency, and by extension the American character" (Variety) in HOUSE ARREST, her examination of presidential peccadillos from Jefferson to Clinton. Show less

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Three Plays

Three Plays

The Political Theater of Howard Zinn

by Zinn, Howard

Book - 2010

Best known as the author of A People's History of the United States, radical historian Zinn also wrote several plays with political themes, including a dramatic retelling of the life of anarchist Emma Goldman. Best known as the author of A People's History of the United States, radical historian Zinn also wrote several plays with political themes, including a dramatic retelling of the life of anarchist Emma Goldman. Show less

Best known as the author of A People's History of the United States, radical historian Zinn also wrote several plays with political themes, including a dramatic retelling of the life of anarchist Emma Goldman. Best known as the author of A People's History of the United States, radical historian Zinn also wrote several plays with political themes, including a dramatic retelling of the life of anarchist Emma Goldman. Show less

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