About Costume Designer Mark Zappone: “Follow Your Curiosity”
Mark Zappone has designed over 30 costumes for PNB, and he’s worked on many more productions for choreographers like Twyla Tharp, Christopher Wheeldon, and Yuri Possokhov. But Mark didn’t start his career designing costumes for dance. Mark became the accomplished ballet costume designer he is today by following his curiosity and saying “yes” to new […]
PNB Black History Month Profile: Jonathan Batista
PNB invited employees who celebrate Black History Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. Stories may be edited and condensed for clarity. How long have you been with PNB? I have been with PNB for 3 seasons. Do you have a favorite ballet or ballets? Swan Lake, Giselle, and Allegro Brillante are favorites. […]
PNB Black History Month Profile: Zsilas Michael Hughes
PNB invited employees who celebrate Black History Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. How long have you been with PNB? I am currently in my 3rd year with the company. Do you have a favorite ballet or ballets? My favorite ballets include Allegro Brilliante by George Balanchine, and my own production Piano […]
PNB Black History Month Profile: Betty Agent
PNB invited employees who celebrate Black History Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. Stories may be edited and condensed for clarity. How long have you been with PNB? I am a founding member of the PNB Orchestra, having played with the group since 1988. Do you have a favorite […]
Meet PNB’s Newest Company Dancers!
PNB is excited to introduce you to our newest company dancers, Kali Kleiman, Emerson Boll, and Samuel Portillo. These three dancers joined PNB’s Company just this season! Get to know each artist a little better in the brief interviews below. When I got into the podcasting space, it was right in the height of Covid. […]
Dan Williams, PNB’s Principal Oboist, on Swan Lake
Tchaikovsky’s first ballet score, Swan Lake, was commissioned in 1875. Tchaikovsky, who is widely considered to be the foremost ballet composer, utilized his keen orchestration skills in this ballet to create a score characterized by bold gestures and dramatic expressivity. The first notes of this enduring score are played by the oboe. The instrument features prominently throughout […]
Q&A With Choreographer Dani Rowe
Choreographer Dani Rowe discusses her creative process and new work for Pacific Northwest Ballet in this behind-the-scenes Q&A interview.
Q&A with Shannon Rugani, Composer of The Window
Shannon Rugani is the composer for The Window (choreographed by Dani Rowe) which will premiere on PNB’s stage on November 3rd, 2023 as part of our upcoming repertoire LOVE & LOSS. Born and raised in California, Shannon Rugani trained with San Francisco Ballet School on a full merit scholarship, joining San Francisco Ballet in 2004 as one of […]
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month at PNB
Written and compiled by PNB Company dancer Amanda Morgan As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I found it important to highlight the many Latine artists that help make Pacific Northwest Ballet what it is. We range from being onstage to working behind the scenes to help the organization run as smoothly as it does. Our […]
PNB Pride Profile: Oleander “Olli” Lewis
PNB invited employees who celebrate Pride Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. Stories may be edited and condensed for clarity. I’ve been with PNB for two whole seasons! I started in September 2021 just before we opened the season. I’ve been excited seeing so many people back in the […]