![]() ![]() I agree with the point that the music, dance and culture aspect of In the Heights made this play very unique. #CHERTEZHI MODELEJ KORABLEJ IZ FANERI ZIP#In The Heights Soundtrack Zip Free Asha Bynum on April 8th, 2016 at 2:32 pm ![]() I think that this play performs what it looks like for this specific group of people to chase “the American Dream” and the challenges they face in doing so, some of which resembled my own. My favorite aspect of studying this play is that as specific to immigrants and culture as this play is, it is also showed me that the stories of this community and communities like it are integral to fabric of the United States. I loved how the specificity of the language, songs, and styles of dance that “In the Heights” incorporates shows us the Latinx culture and the diversity of what that can really mean even within different generations of the same family. I agree that hope plays such an important thematic role in this play- the idea that if one of the characters can achieve this one thing, like winning the lottery or graduating from Stanford or keeping the store open and successful, then their lives can truly start and they can live the life they’ve dreamed. It was evident, when the characters began singing “96,000” and how they were all voicing their plans if they were to be the one lucky winner and the common theme they carried when voicing these dreams was confidence. In this play the strong community and family ties was shown to build trust and confidence within other surrounding characters. This confidence in their futures is closely tied to the importance of family ties. It negates the assumptions made because through music and appreciation of their background and culture, these individuals are able to voice their struggles, but also voice their appreciation and hope for what’s to come in their futures. We often hear comments about how individuals of an upper class status feel “sorry” for immigrants, because they often have to start fresh and create success without the help of previous generations, but these songs sung throughout this play almost negate these notions. I found this extremely interesting and because this play is very recent, so it it is very much so relevant to our society today. Usnavi acknowledges the state in which they are currently live, but uses his honor and gratitude for his store to show his appreciation regardless of the disadvantages and struggles he faces. In the heights, I’ve got today” (Miranda & Hudes 12-13). And it’s all about the legacy they left with me,” (Miranda & Hudes 12) he then goes on to say, “until the day we go from poverty to stock options. And sure, we’re poor, but yo, at least we have got the store. ![]() This theme was initially seen in the opening act, when the characters performed “In The Heights.” The optimistic attitude was first seen by Usnavi, when he says, “‘Cuz my parents came from nothing. Hope is a major theme often observed throughout the play during songs. However, even with the lack of opportunities and resources, these characters are able to use music, culture and dance to express feelings and create a positive morale for the neighborhood. For example, Usnavi was a storeowner, Kevin owned a taxi car service and Daniela was a salon owner, which in some ways signifies the limitations within a minority group when it comes to job opportunities. The musical introduces several different characters covering a spectrum of laboring occupations, which again brings to light the theme of family as well as the importance of relationships within a community. Miranda and Hudes used these themes to further acknowledge some of the critical pressures and struggles faced by individuals living within a minority immigrant community. The musical production was also able to use the influence of music to explore themes like hope in times of adversity and the importance of family ties. This story is told using the structures of music, culture, and dance to help characters form identities and create purpose. In The Heights, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes in 2006, is a story about the New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. ![]()
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