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Hamilton's rise mirrors Bloom High talent lineage
The story profiles Sy Hamilton, a Bloom High School alumna and actress whose 50-year career spans stage, television, and film. From early barriers for African Americans to roles on The Practice and soap operas, she credits fierce determination and a love of arts education. She co-founded Junction Productions to craft positive films and reflects on formative moments at Bloom and Goodman Theatre.
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Sy Hamilton
Township High School
Hamilton
Fulton
Paul Lambert
LY Hamilton
Junction Productions
Hollywood
Loss Angele
Cali
Mississippi
Sai Hamilton
Aeece
Lis‘sities
Tay Bong
Hed Hampton
Geneval Port Charles
Sunset Beach
Days of Our Lives
Young & the Restless
Sweet Gems
Lincoln Elementary School
Mrs. Berkeley
Berkeley
Heights
Washington Heights
Bloom
Dramatic Club
Igh School
Broom
Schoo
Goodman Theatre of Chicago
Art Institute
Goodman Theatre
Parkway Community Center Players
Chicago
Ight
Hansberry
America
New York
Jack Lemmon
Robert Rossen
Joseph Papp
New York Shakespeare Festival