Get to know the PNB dancers through the Q&A posts.
Remembering the Unknown; “Tomorrow” in Pieces | Samuel Portillo NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancer Samuel Portillo share his inspirations for his upcoming NEXT STEP work titled Tomorrow.
What Comes Next? A note from Price Suddarth about his family’s next big adventure
"After 16 seasons with PNB and 30 years of performing on stage, I’m stepping away from the curtain call. Together, Emma and I are launching Jumpkut, a multimedia contemporary ballet company that blends movement, cinema, and storytelling."
Celebrating Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer
PNB's 2025/26 Season marks Jessica Lang’s second year as PNB’s Resident Choreographer! PNB will celebrate Lang with our ALL LANG program in May of 2026, as well as her new ballet for children Momotaro. Keep reading to learn more about Jessica Lang, her choreographic process, and what you can look forward to next season!
Q&A with Meleta Buckstaff, PNB Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer for Cracks
PNB Costume Shop Manager Meleta Buckstaff is designing the costumes for Rena Butler’s new work Cracks. We sat down with Meleta in the costume shop to talk about her designs for this new work, what exactly a costume shop manager does, and more!
Between Nostalgia and Now | A look into Lily Wills’ new work for the NEXT STEP 2025 program
PNB Company dancer Lily Wills share her inspirations for her upcoming NEXT STEP work.
Unwrapping …throes of increasing wonder | Leah Terada in conversation with Kiyon Ross
Go behind the scenes with PNB Company dancer Leah Terada and Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross as they discuss the inspirations behind ...throes of increasing wonder, which was created as a 50th anniversary gift for PNB.
A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancers Kyle Davis and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan share their inspirations for their upcoming, collaborative NEXT STEP work.
Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal on his 20th Anniversary Season
The 2025/26 Season marks Artistic Director Peter Boal's 20th year with the company. PNB has thrived under Peter's leadership, and we are so excited to celebrate his remarkable achievements. Read on to learn more about Peter’s tenure and what he's most looking forward to next season!
Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month at PNB
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, PNB School Faculty member Miriam Landis asked individuals celebrating this month to share their stories. Read more about PNB staff members Eva Stone, Samuel Maifeld, Tara Stepenberg, and Ikolo Griffin and what Jewish American Heritage Month means to them.
Q&A with Rena Butler
Award-winning choreographer Rena Butler's choreographic journey began when she saw MTV's Making the Video at the age of ten. Now, she's creating a new work for PNB's DIRECTORS' CHOICE program. We sat down with Rena to talk about her choreographic process, her career, and her latest recs.