September 21 – October 9, 2022
A new musical based on Alexandra Shiva’s documentary film | Book & Lyrics by Rebekah Greer Melocik | Music & Co-Arrangements by Jacob Yandura | Music Direction by Lily Ling Music Supervision, Co-Arrangements, Orchestration by Matt Gallagher | Choreographed by Mayte Natalio | Directed by Sammi Cannold | Produced in association with Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, and Fiona Howe Rudin
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.
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The Cast of How To Dance In Ohio. Photo Credit Curtis Brown
The Cast of How To Dance In Ohio. Photo Credit Curtis Brown
Conor Tague, Amelia Fei, Imani Russell, Liam Pearce, Madison Kopec, Desmond Edwards, Ashley Wool. Photo credit Curtis Brown.jpg
Nick Gaswirth, Ma… Credit Curtis Brown
Marina Pires. Photo Credit Curtis Brown
Liam Pearce, Ashl… Credit Curtis Brown
Liam Pearce. Photo Credit Curtis Brown
Amelia Fei, Wilso…o Credit Curtis Brown
Wilson Jermaine H…ias, Darlesia Cearcy
Meet the Team
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Haven Burton
Terry, Hawkins
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Darlesia Cearcy
Johanna
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Desmond Edwards
Remy
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Carlos L. Encinias
Kurt, Rick, U/S Dr. Emilio Amigo
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Amelia Fei
Caroline
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Nick Gaswirth
Michael, Derrick
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Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Dr. Emilio Amigo
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Melina Kalomas
Amy, Shauna
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Madison Kopec
Marideth
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Liam Pearce
Drew
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Marina Pires
Ashley Amigo
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Imani Russell
Mel
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Conor Tague
Tommy
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Ashley Wool
Jessica
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Elana Babbitt
U/S Amy/Shauna, U/S Johanna, U/S Terry/Hawkins
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Nicole Fazia
U/S Jessica, U/S Caroline, U/S Mel, U/S Marideth
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Corinne Ferrer
U/S Ashley Amigo
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Imri Leshed
U/S Drew, U/S Tommy, U/S Remy
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Zach Simpson
U/S Kurt/Rick, U/S Michael/Derrick
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Rebekah Greer Melocik
Book & Lyrics
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Jacob Yandura
Music & Co-Arrangements
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Matt Gallagher
Music Supervision, Co-Arrangements & Orchestration
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Sammi Cannold
Director
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Mayte Natalio
Choreographer
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Robert Brill
Scenic Designer
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Sarafina Bush
Costume Designer
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Bradley King
Lighting Designer
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Connor Wang
Sound Designer
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Rebecca Leifman
Director of Community Engagement
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Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt
Autism Spectrum Disorder Creative Consultant
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