Episode 23: Bryan Terrell Clark talks being in Hamilton/Empire, Angela Bassett as his godmother

Summary: On today's Grass Routes Podcast, Bryan Terrell Clarks talks to Brandon Killabh and Erin Ashley Simon about how he landed the role in Hamilton as the first black president (12:50), How he landed the role on the TV show Empire (27:25) and how Angela Bassett became his godmother (35:55) Additional Time Stamps 2:20 - His apparel line and how it’s funding goes towards arts education 4:25 - How he wore a shirt that said no racism while singing national anthem and it was a big issue. And how he also thought taking the knee was one of the most powerful, peaceful protests that he’s ever seen. 9:50 - how it takes a lot of energy to be in the present 11:47 - you can multiple and exercise your talents, even if it’s more than one. 20:25 - How you prepare to be the character, not play an idea of one. E.G. a gay character, a cop, etc. Twitter https://twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod https://twitter.com/therealbtc https://twitter.com/erinasimon https://twitter.com/killabh Instagram https://instagram.com/grassroutespodc... https://www.instagram.com/therealbtc/ https://instagram.com/erinasimon/ https://instagram.com/killabh/ Audio: https://instagram.com/mixedbythebest/ Edited: https://instagram.com/jrobinsonn/ Grass Routes Podcast is a deep dive into the Culture, touching on the future, past and present of both the hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon and your favorite influences, celebrities and artists. Our podcasts explores the honest, personal and vulnerable stories and introspective statements that helped shape our guests into who they are, their careers and more.