How to Dance in Ohio x Aspen Ideas: Health Sizzle Reel

The Broadway musical “How to Dance in Ohio” brought its celebration of neurodiversity and the universal need for connection to Aspen Ideas: Health!

Based on a true story and documentary of the same name, the heart-filled show follows a group of young adults with autism as they prepare for a spring formal dance. The trailblazing production has championed accessibility in the arts, from casting autistic actors to portray the autistic characters to the attention given to lighting, costuming, sound, and more. Watch inspiring highlights from the cast’s June 2024 performance and conversation, featuring Conor Tague, Madison Kopec, Desmond Luis Edwards, Collin Hancock, Ayanna Thomas, Marina Jansen, and Dr. Emilio Amigo.