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Rhimes will be appearing at The Kimmel Center.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s been ten years since \u2018Year of Yes\u2019 first inspired readers to embrace the power of possibility\u2014and now, author, showrunner (with credits like \u2018Grey\u2019s Anatomy\u2019 and \u2018Scandal\u2019) and creative storyteller Shonda Rhimes is hitting the road to celebrate. As part of her anniversary tour, Rhimes will bring the show to Philadelphia\u2019s Perelman Theatre<\/a> this October, offering fans a rare, intimate evening of stories, reflection, and unfiltered honesty.<\/p>\n Rhimes spoke with Metro<\/a>, discussing the origins of\u00a0 \u201cYear of Yes,\u201d connecting with her audience, and more. Where did the idea for the show\/tour come from to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of \u2018Year of Yes\u2019?<\/p>\n When we went out on the first book tour we went to a few major cities, but we didn\u2019t get to go out and see so many of the amazing people that I met while on the campaign trail last year. \u00a0Getting out into the actual country and off the coasts is so important and where so many people are who have read the book. \u00a0I hope that it gives me the chance to experience them as much as they get to experience me.<\/p>\n What do you like most about the idea of getting to connect with audiences throughout the process of the tour?<\/p>\n I love meeting people who have read the book and hear what they think about it. \u00a0People have very different perspectives on what they read. \u00a0Different things touch them. \u00a0Different things move them. \u00a0They think different things are funny. \u00a0And I love to hear how people connect with the book.<\/p>\n What will the show hold? What can fans of the book and your career expect?<\/p>\n When I wrote the book, I tried to be as honest, vulnerable, frank and forthright as the characters in my shows. \u00a0One of things I am most looking forward to is getting to sit on stage, let my hair down and share the truth about everything and letting the audience know who I am firsthand. \u00a0And with Debbie Allen moderating the conversation, there is no way for it not to be honest and fun.<\/p>\n How was the process of adding new chapters\/material to the \u2018Year of Yes\u2019 for its 10-year anniversary?<\/p>\n Getting to add new chapters and material to the book was really a chance to reflect on what has gone on in the past 10 years and how I have changed and grown over that time. \u00a0It allowed me to really examine what it means to keep saying yes.<\/p>\n Why do you think \u2018Year of Yes\u2019 still continues to strike a chord with so many readers to this day?<\/p>\n So many readers tell me how saying yes in their own lives has changed things for them. \u00a0I think the reason it strikes a chord is we are all struggling to stay open to new experiences, to try and grow and change as people and to celebrate the chance to evolve as a human being.<\/p>\n What do you hope people walk away thinking or feeling after getting to see your show at the Perelman Theatre in October?<\/strong><\/p>\n I hope people feel inspired and that it makes them feel like the things they want to be possible for themselves are possible.<\/p>\n Catch Shonda Rhimes at the Perelman Theater (300 S Broad St.) at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Oct. 13 (7 p.m.) Tickets can be purchased online at ensembleartsphilly.org<\/a>,<\/a> by calling 215-893-1999,<\/a> or in person at the Academy of Music<\/a> Box Office (240 S. 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