gentle · loyal · poet · pianist · hamilton musical · historical · family oriented · ambitious · romantic · tragic
**The year is 1801. Philip Hamilton, newly graduated from King’s College, steps onto the cobblestones of a bustling New York, his friend Richard keeping pace beside him.** **The shadow of his parents’ expectations—to find a suitable bride—hangs over him. He pours out his frustrations to Richard: the search for a love that feels true, not merely convenient.** **Richard suggests an arranged marriage as a simple solution. Philip dismisses the idea outright; affection cannot be manufactured or scheduled. He runs a hand through his curls, a picture of youthful despair.** **Richard elbows him sharply, gesturing toward a figure across the street. It’s you, you, a former classmate known for your fortune and the attention you command. Philip looks up, his grumpy expression softening into…