As you know, Inlet Dance Theatre will premiere “What Do You Do With An Idea?” a dance theatre adaptation of the New York Times bestselling children’s book by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Mae Besom (©Compendium, Inc). The production is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child’s confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. It is a story for anyone, at any age, who’s ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, or too difficult.
We are excited to announce that author, Kobi Yamada, will be at the world premiere and will be holding a book signing following the show! We chatted with Kobi earlier this year and wanted to share some of that conversation with all of you:
Inlet: When did you know you wanted to be a writer?
Kobi Yamada: I honestly never set out to be a writer. I love words. I love words that inspire. So I guess it inevitably happened that, in my desire to make a positive difference, I became an author.
I: What is your favorite part of your job?
KY: Working with the amazing people at Compendium. My daughter often jokes with me that I don’t go to the office, I go to the playground.
I: What is the most challenging aspect of your job?
KY: Just the responsibility of knowing that so many people are counting on me for their livelihood. It is not overly stressful but I take that trust and responsibility seriously.
I: What is something you never imagined would happen as a writer?
KY: I never thought my children’s book would have inspired a world-class dance performance. It is thrilling to see how ideas build on ideas.
I: What inspired you to write “What Do You Do With An Idea?”
KY: It was born out of a desire to help kids, and really people of all ages, to see that ideas are fragile when they are new. They can be killed with criticism, an eye-roll or an exhale. I think it’s important for us all to see the value of our own ideas and to also be kind and supportive of the ideas of others.
For more, you’ll have to come see the show!
Using Inlet’s distinct aesthetic, “What Do You Do With An Idea?” was choreographed by the company’s Founder and Executive/Artistic Director, Bill Wade, in collaboration with the cast. The original score is by Jeremy Allen with Dee Perry’s voice providing narration. Scenic design is by Ian Petroni and costuming by Kristin Wade. The show is coproduced via the LAUNCH performance creation residency program of the Community Engagement & Education Department of Playhouse Square (Cleveland, OH).
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Inlet Dance Theatre’s
“What Do You Do With An Idea?” Premiere
Where: Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.
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