Summary
Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, Lin-Manuel Miranda grew up in a mix of cultures. He loved music and theater even as a kid, and knew he wanted to see his name in lights. But classic musicals don’t offer many roles to Latino actors–and even fewer that aren’t stereotypical. So he decided he’d have to write his own. Now, his award-winning work–including the blockbuster musical <i>Hamilton</i>–has put him in the room where it happens!
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Lin-Manuel Miranda:
- What is one new thing you learned about lin-manuel miranda?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining lin-manuel miranda.
- Draw or give one example of your own.