Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS)

What Do You Do with a Problem?

Friday July 24, 2026

Based on the NYT Best-Selling Book by Kobi Yamada

An Original Adaptation Presented by Studio Playground

Directed by Chris Stahl

Showtime

Thursday July 24

4:00 p.m.

Location

Smith Hill Library

31 Candace Street, Providence

Reservations

$10 Suggested Donation per Person

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The Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) Program is funded by a Project Grant awarded by the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism (ACT) and produced in partnership with BankNewport.

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Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS)

Friday July 24, 2026

What Do You Do with an Idea?

Based on the NYT Best-Selling Book by Kobi Yamada

Directed by Chris Stahl

Produced by Studio Playground in Partnership with Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD) with Permission from Compendium Inc.

Smith Hill Library, 31 Candace Street, Providence
Date/Time: Friday July 24th at 4:00 p.m.

Suggested Donation: $10 per person

Under the direction of Chris Stahl, students work together for one week to adapt a children’s book into a play using physical acting and playful improvisation. Join Studio Playground for a performance for all ages! Performing Arts in Libraries (PALS) is funded by the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism (ACT) and is produced in partnership with BankNewport.

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