The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

In their third episode, Paul Louis Lessard reflects on their one year anniversary playing King George III on Hamilton's Philip Tour. Booking the show was a surreal experience, but Paul is having the time of his life and has never felt more beautiful than when he's wearing those *perfectly tailored* KG3 costumes. Paul also opens up about the unnecessary shame around vocal injuries and explains that has "vocal athletes", acknowledging issues and taking care of your voice is all part of the gig. Plus, while answering questions from the Patreon Peeps, Paul discusses the value of barbershop quartets, his time making Rent quizzes online in high school (hi Adam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-Vega!), how his King George channels the Queen of Genovia, and why he's a synth pop fan for life. Paul Louis Lessard [https://www.paullouislessard.com/about] Paul on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paullouislessard/?hl=en] /// Gillian's Website [https://gillianwithag.com/] The Hamilcast on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheHamilcast] The Hamilcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehamilcast/?hl=en] Join the Patreon Peeps [https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast]

Paul Louis Lessard currently plays King George III on Hamilton's Philip Tour and this week they tell us about how playing King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar helped them get there. Paul was admittedly one of those people who had an "aversion" to Hamilton back in the 2016 era, but eventually he was listening to (and falling in love with) select songs like "Take a Break" and "Wait For It." But it was "You'll Be Back" that led him to write a Facebook post way back in 2016 letting the world know that one day he will be playing King George III. It didn't hurt that almost all of Paul's King Herod reviews mentioned a KG3 vibe, which Paul made sure casting knew about when he was auditioning for Hamilton almost eight years later in 2023. Paul Louis Lessard [https://www.paullouislessard.com/about] Paul on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paullouislessard/?hl=en] /// Gillian's Website [https://gillianwithag.com/] The Hamilcast on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheHamilcast] The Hamilcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehamilcast/?hl=en] Join the Patreon Peeps [https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast]

Paul Louis Lessard (he/they) is currently King George III on Hamilton's Philip Tour and this week is all about authenticity. Starting from a very young age, Paul describes the allure of performing as a siren song that was calling to them, even down to the intoxicating smell and feel of the show programs he'd pore over on the way home. Remember that smell?? And the feeling of staying up late on a school night going to a show?! The best. Early in their career, Paul talks about how they truly felt their queerness was used against them, and once you hear about the shortsighted, close-minded jerks he had to deal with I'm sure you'll agree. After some time traveling the world he came back to New York City with a mantra that changed his life: fuck everyone and everything, I'm showing up authentically 100%." And that's when the gigs started rolling in. Paul Louis Lessard [https://www.paullouislessard.com/about] Paul on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paullouislessard/?hl=en] /// Gillian's Website [https://gillianwithag.com/] The Hamilcast on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheHamilcast] The Hamilcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehamilcast/?hl=en] Join the Patreon Peeps [https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast]

As I wrap up with Jennifer Geller, she talks about starting and managing a thriving business while *also* performing in Hamilton on Broadway. Plus, her love of croissants, that badass jump rope number from Legally Blonde that's still in her muscle memory, and why we need to stop gatekeeping absolutely everything. It's really not that serious, you guys. Animal Lighthouse Rescue [https://www.alrcares.com/] El Faro PR [https://www.elfaropr.org/] Jennifer on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/itscoachjennifer] J.E.T Fitness Training [https://www.jetfitnesstraining.com/] /// Gillian's Website [https://gillianwithag.com/] The Hamilcast on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheHamilcast] The Hamilcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehamilcast/?hl=en] Join the Patreon Peeps [https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast]

In Jennifer Geller's second episode, she talks about how heartbroken she was not to book Hamilton Chicago after being personally invited to audition by Andy Blankenbuehler. But when she eventually booked Hamilton's first national tour, Andy reminded her it was all about trusting the process. Easier said than done, but a good lesson nonetheless. Jennifer also goes in on how the the ensemble is an extension of Burr's mind, especially during "The Room Where it Happens" (it's fascinating, you have to hear this) and explains how Hamilton's purposeful choreography and storytelling spoils performers forever. Plus, we talk about Hamilton coming back to Broadway after the COVID-19 lockdown and how we both used to be insufferable nightmares who didn't have any work/life balance but we've both moved on from that nonsense and have changed for the better (thank god). Jennifer on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/itscoachjennifer] J.E.T Fitness Training [https://www.jetfitnesstraining.com/] /// Gillian's Website [https://gillianwithag.com/] The Hamilcast on Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheHamilcast] The Hamilcast on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehamilcast/?hl=en] Join the Patreon Peeps [https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast]