America 250 - From Liberty to Legacy In-Person
Join us for an exciting and engaging lecture by Michael Langlois. From Liberty to Legacy focuses on the cultural influences around the musicals 1776 and Hamilton and how those influences shaped the narratives of the founding of this country.
Michael Langlois is a performer, lecturer, and storyteller with decades of experience. He has lectured from Connecticut to California on topics ranging from acting and directing, to using one’s passions to bridge divides and engage with others.
This event is part of NHFPL's year-long series, Rooted in Place: 250 Years Through New Haven's Lens.
- Date:
- Saturday, April 18th, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Ives Community Program Room
- Branch:
- Ives Main Library
- Audience:
- Adults (19+) General Interest
- Categories:
- Civic and Community Engagement Education and Lifelong Learning
Michael has worked with young and old alike, helping individuals find their voice and tell their own unique stories. He has directed across New England, including performances for the Hartford Children’s Theatre, Springfield’s Drama Studio, and the Ashford Youth Theatre, where he worked for nearly 20 years as Artistic Director. Additionally, Michael worked for over a decade with New London, Connecticut’s Flock Theatre serving as an Associate Artist. There he directed, acted, and taught classes. Michael’s directing credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Othello; Lysistrata; Godspell; A Piece of My Heart; The Imaginary Invalid; Macbeth; The Crucible; Antigone; The Taming of the Shrew; and The Tempest. Acting credits include the Stage Manager in Our Town; King Henry in Henry V; Brutus in Julius Caeser; and Tobias in Sweeny Todd.
