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Jessica Lang, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Meet the Artist  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Life at PNB  // 
  • News  // 
  • Q&A
June 2025
Celebrating Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer
Learn about Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer, her creative process, and upcoming works including ALL LANG and the new ballet Momotaro.
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Amanda Morgan and Dammiel Cruz-Garrido in Kiyon Ross’ …throes of increasing wonder, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Director's Notebook
May 2025
Artistic Director’s Notebook: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE 2025
Peter Boal introduces DIRECTOR’S CHOICE 2025, featuring Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs, Kiyon Ross’s …throes of increasing wonder, and Cracks.
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Shelby Adele Rogers, Christopher D'Ariano, and Meleta Buckstaff, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Costume and Wardrobe  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Q&A
May 2025
Q&A with Meleta Buckstaff, PNB Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer for Cracks
PNB Costume Shop Manager Meleta Buckstaff discusses designing costumes for Rena Butler’s Cracks and what a costume shop manager does day to day.
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  • NEXT STEP  // 
  • Performances  // 
  • Q&A
May 2025
Between Nostalgia and Now | A look into Lily Wills’ new work for the NEXT STEP 2025 program
PNB dancer Lily Wills creates a new four-movement work for NEXT STEP 2025, set to Chris Cohen’s music, with costumes she designed herself.
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Noah Martzall and Madison Rayn Abeo in ...throes of increasing wonder, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Q&A
May 2025
Unwrapping …throes of increasing wonder | Leah Terada in conversation with Kiyon Ross 
PNB dancer Leah Terada talks with choreographer Kiyon Ross about the music, costumes, and joy behind his ballet …throes of increasing wonder.
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Conceptual Drawing: Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan. Sydney M. Pertl. Pen & Ink; Watercolor. 2025. Courtesy of Leah Terada.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Performances  // 
  • School
May 2025
A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025
Choreographers Kyle Davis and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan set a NEXT STEP pas de deux in 1800s Veracruz, inspired by Día de Los Muertos, for PNB 2025.
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Peter Boal in rehearsal for Giselle with Elizabeth Murphy, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Q&A  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff
May 2025
Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal on his 20th Anniversary Season 
Artistic Director Peter Boal reflects on 20 years leading Pacific Northwest Ballet, his favorite memories, and what excites him about the season ahead.
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Miriam’s wedding in 2010 with her dad, Rabbi Frederick Wenger, officiating. 
  • I.D.E.A  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Life at PNB  // 
  • Q&A
April 2025
Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month at PNB 
PNB School faculty and staff share what Jewish American Heritage Month means to them, from family history to how their heritage shapes their work.
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Rena Butler and PNB Company dancers bow, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • New Works  // 
  • Q&A
April 2025
Q&A with Rena Butler
Meet choreographer Rena Butler ahead of her PNB debut, Cracks, and learn about her path to choreography and creative process.
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Conceptual Drawing: Jonathan Batista. Sydney M. Pertl. Pen & Ink; Watercolor. 2025. Courtesy of Leah Terada. 
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • NEXT STEP  // 
  • Q&A
April 2025
Legacies in Motion: A Tribute to Lynn Lindsay | Jonathan Batista, NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Principal Dancer Jonathan Batista debuts a personal NEXT STEP work honoring longtime PNB supporter and friend Lynn Lindsay.
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