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Alexander Hamilton Monologue
“How does the bastard, the orphan…” I hum as the song blares through my speaker. As i'm looking at the rear-view mirror and the lights of the city fades away. You're probably wondering as to why i'm listening to a musical based off of dead people. However this isn't your ordinary dead person, this is about our very own Alexander Hamilton. Which quite frankly has left me awestruck.
It all started on October 1st, four days before my birthday. My sister and i were headed to the airport, where we were bound for New York City. Once we arrive, we were met with the shoves and screams of the crowded city atmosphere. We then made it to our hotel and let sleep consume us.
By the time we wake up it's 8:30 am and were rushing in the direction of the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Where we sign up to win front-row tickets to the Hamilton Musical. Since the winners aren't informed via email until 4pm, we choose to go out and venture the city while we wait. Ultimately we decided to go to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Where we spent the majority of the the morning and afternoon.
As time flew I received an email that will change my life forever. I, Winnie Espinoza just won front-row tickets to see Hamilton. After getting over my initial shock, I shriek
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I being in a new scenery am confused so unfortunately i get lost. I try to go through different halls but i was still unable to find my way back. Though after a short while i'm in a room full of people whom have their backs turned, so i simply ask “Uh hi, do y'all happen to know where i can find a bathroom?” Right after i ask the question they all turn around and i'm face to face with the actual cast of Hamilton. Bewildered, i feel my face grow hot and unable to mutter anything else. “Well I can assure you its not here.” Replied Lin. “Uh um yea i dont think its here either ha!” I respond

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