Jacob Yandura
“An exhilarating, groundbreaking, celebratory musical.”
“This show is going places, and if you’ve ever wished you were one of the first to see “Rent” in 1996 or “Wicked” in 2003, see “How to Dance in Ohio” in 2022. In terms of emotional impact and I-saw-it-first bragging rights, it is every bit their equal.””
Music by JACOB YANDURA
Book & Lyrics by REBEKAH GREER MELOCIK
Directed by SAMMI CANNOLD
Based on the film by ALEXANDRA SHIVA
In loving memory of HAROLD PRINCE
How to Dance in Ohio is a heart-filled new musical based on the Peabody Award-winning documentary of the same name that explores what it means to belong, the courage it takes to put yourself out in the world, and the universal need to connect. Set at a counseling center in Columbus, How to Dance in Ohio follows seven autistic young adults as they come of age and find their ways in the world.
PRODUCTIONS
World Premiere, Syracuse Stage, 2022: dir. Sammi Cannold
READINGS/WORKSHOPS
Workshop, Syracuse Stage & P3 Productions, New York City, 2022: dir. Sammi Cannold
Reading, P3 Productions, New York City, 2021: dir. Sammi Cannold
Pictured (left to right): Madison Kopec, Liam Pearce.
Photo Credit: Curtis Brown
Pictured (left to right): Conor Tague, Amelia Fei, Imani Russell, Liam Pearce, Madison Kopec, Desmond Edwards, Ashley Wool.
Photo Credit: Curtis Brown.