File #: 230277    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Action Status: Passed
File created: 3/22/2023 In control: Council
On agenda: 3/23/2023 Final action: 3/23/2023
Title: Sponsor: Councilmember Lee Barnes RESOLUTION - Congratulating Bryson Bruce on his starring in the First National Tour of Hamilton.
Sponsors: Lee Barnes Jr., Kevin McManus, Teresa Loar, Ryana Parks-Shaw, Melissa Robinson, Eric Bunch, Andrea Bough, Dan Fowler, Kevin O'Neill, Quinton Lucas
Attachments: 1. Authenticated Resolution 230277

RESOLUTION NO. 230277

 

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Sponsor:  Councilmember Lee Barnes

 

RESOLUTION - Congratulating Bryson Bruce on his starring in the First National Tour of Hamilton.

 

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WHEREAS, Bryson Bruce is an actor, born and raised in the Kansas City area and is currently starring in the First National Tour of Hamilton, playing at the Music Hall until April 2nd; and

 

WHEREAS, Bryson grew up acting, singing and dancing in Kansas City, Missouri and began his training with classes at the Academy of Performing Arts in Grandview, Missouri at age 6; and

 

WHEREAS, Bryson signed with Exposure Talent Inc. throughout his youth and appeared in multiple ad campaigns for national clients like Hallmark and Disney and local businesses, KC Board of Trade and Missouri Tourism; and

 

WHEREAS, Bryson attended Lee's Summit West High School, where he participated in athletics, theater and choir and Starlight Theatre’s Blue Star awards; and

 

WHEREAS, Bryson majored in Theatre at the University of Missouri in Columbia, and returned to Mizzou as a guest artist in the Spring of 2019, to coach current Theatre students in a master class and performance; and

 

WHEREAS, Bryson launched his professional career in 2014 in New York with NYC Children's Theatre. Bryson toured the US and Asia with the 20th Anniversary Company of Rent.; and

 

WHEREAS, Bryson joined the first national tour of Hamilton as Thomas Jefferson in the Spring of 2018. He is proud to cover the roles of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and King George III; and

 

WHEREAS, Bryson is glad to return to his home of New York City and his wife, upon the conclusion of the First National Tour of Hamilton, you can follow him @Brysonnbrucee on instagram and Bryson.Bruce on TikTok; NOW, THEREFORE,

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

That the Mayor and Council hereby congratulate Bryson Bruce on his starring in the First National Tour of Hamilton; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Bryson Bruce with the Mayor and Council’s appreciation of his commitment to his career and wishing him many more such endeavors.

 

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