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Reflecting the Autistic Experience on Stage: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt / Autistic Creative Consultant, Writer

In New York City, autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt worked with the creators of a Broadway musical to authentically represent the lived experience of autistic youth on stage.

"How to Dance in Ohio" is a coming-of-age musical comedy about autistic young adults starring seven autistic actors.
Rigelhaupt is an advocate for autism and disability representation in the entertainment industry, currently writing a children's TV program in which the lead character is autistic.
"How to Dance in Ohio" opened on Broadway on December 10, 2023. Rigelhaupt provided accessibility features in the theater for the audience.
As the show's autistic creative consultant, Rigelhaupt created accessible rehearsal spaces for autistic and non-autistic actors to perform their best.

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