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Kansas: A Background of the Play's Setting

Learn more about the development of the state of Kansas and the origin of Beacon, Kansas. 

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A Brief History of Police Violence

Police violence in America can be traced all the way back to the 1700s. Read more to learn about the progression and changes between the early 1700s and now. 

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Reviews of the ripple, the wave that carried me home

 "A poignant, transporting, and quietly subversive story of racial justice, political legacy, and family forgiveness." –TheaterMania

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Reviews of tick, tick ... BOOM!

“The origins of Rent are evident in tick, tick ... BOOM!” –BroadwayWorld

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Jonathan Larson: Life & Work

Learn about Jonathan Larson's childhood, education, and career path. 

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tick, tick … BOOM! Plot Summary

Spoiler alert! A brief overview of tick, tick … BOOM!

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