For our final episode of the semester of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Harper Hogan ‘25 interviews artistic director Lisa Busfield and associate artistic director Chris Rubingh '24 of the student-choreographed spring dance concert, Dance Emerge, April 27 through 30. 

Also featured in this episode is an exciting conversation about Local Girls, a metal musical of sorts, with director Beth Schachter and cast members Christine Norton '25 and Connor McCully '23, running April 20 through 23. 

Lastly, Harper speaks with the student directors behind Co-Lab, preparing to premiere their original adaptations this weekend, April 21 through 23. 

Thanks for joining us! Find tickets and information for the upcoming productions at muhlenberg.edu/seeashow

Spotlight on the Performing Arts - Dance Emerge, Local Girls and Co-Lab

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Harper Hogan ‘25 speaks will cast members Jules Curtis ‘25, Desiree Oliver ‘25, and Adrian Padron-Curet ‘26 of The Labyrinth of Desire, Muhlenberg’s first show of the fall season. 

Also in an eccentric conversation are the directors of this production, Professors Troy Dwyer and Dr. Leticia Robles-Moreno. The Labyrinth of Desire premieres this weekend, September 29 - October 1. 

Lastly, Dr. Elizabeth Bergman talks about the upcoming West African Dance Workshops on campus and off, and warmly welcomes Baker Artist-In-Residence, Sanchel Brown to the Lehigh Valley. Thanks for tuning in! 

Find tickets and additional information for any and all upcoming productions at muhlenberg.edu/seeashow .

Spotlight on the Performing Arts  - Labyrinth of Desire and Elizabeth Bergaman

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Harper Hogan ‘25 speaks with director Christopher Burris and student dramaturg Dan Gullick ‘26 of …And Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi.  

Additionally, we hear from the creative team behind Sing Happy! A Kander and Ebb Project, James Stabp and Vincent Trovato, including a sneak peek into the sonic process. There is a lot happening here at Muhlenberg this coming weekend, including several concert events featuring the ensembles of our music department. 

Thanks for tuning in! Find tickets and additional information for any and all upcoming productions at muhlenberg.edu/seeashow.

Spotlight on the Performing Arts  - ...And Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi and Sing Happy!

On this especially dance-dedicated episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Harper Hogan ‘25 speaks with Artistic Director Robyn Watson and Associate Artistic Director Ellie Dean ‘26 about Reset: New Dances. 

Additionally, we hear from A.A.D. Katrina Binks ‘24 and choreographer Paige Majewski ‘24, involved with the student-choreographed Fall Studio Sessions. 

We also hear from two board members of the Muhlenberg Theatre Association, Julianna Pitera ‘25 and Kristin Dlugos ‘26, who share their sentiments about the Studio shows happening in early December. 

Thanks for tuning in to this semester’s final episode of Spotlight! 

Find tickets and additional information for any and all upcoming productions at muhlenberg.edu/seeashow.

Spotlight on the Performing Arts - Dance Edition

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Ian Graybill talks to senior dancers AnnaMaria Fernandez '24 and Molly Layden '24 about working on In Motion with guest artist Tommie-Waheed Evans. Additionally, we hear from Artistic Director Natalie Gotter about her involvement with this semester's production of In Motion.

Thank you for listening to this semester's first episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts!

You can buy tickets and find information about all of this semester's shows at muhlenberg.edu/seeashow

Spotlight on the Performing Arts - In Motion

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Ian Graybill talks everything 'Berg New Works with Artistic Director Gabriel Dean, The Haunting of Hartfield Hall Assistant Director Sof Oberg '26 and Stage Manager Danny Louge '26, and -In-Chief Director Jessie Dean.

'Berg New Works opens Thursday, February 29th in the Studio Theatre. You can buy tickets and find information about all of this semester's shows at https://muhlenberg.edu/seeashow

Spotlight on the Performing Arts - Berg New Works

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, Host Ian Graybill '26 talks to Head Over Heels Choreographer Samuel Antonio Reyes, and Becca Millevoi '24, director of Love/Sick as part of the MTA's spring '24 Studio Productions.

You can find tickets and information about all of this year's productions at muhlenberg.edu/seeashow!

Spotlight on the Performing Arts: Head Over Heels and Love/Sick

Welcome to a special edition of spotlight on the performing arts. 

In this episode Dramaturg Rowan Joyce ’24 leads a conversation with director Alessandra Fanelli and assistant directors CJ McDonald ’24 and Aidan White ’25 on the musical inspirations of HEAD OVER HEELS and Muhlenberg’s production running April 18 through 21, 2024.

Spotlight on the Performing Arts - Head Over Heels

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Ian Graybill talks Spring Studio Sessions with Baker Artist-in-residence Sanchel Brown and Artistic Director Elizabeth Bergman, as well as Associate Artistic Director Kerry Kaufman '24 and Student Choreographer Mary Powell '24.

Plus, 'Berg New Works returns with a pair of Staged Readings. Ian talks to Artistic Director Gabriel Dean, and student playwrights Chiara Aiello '24 (Mountain Men), and Rozie Hoff '24 (The Recollections of a Sherbert Home) about the process of bringing their works to the stage.

You can find tickets and information about all of this season's shows at https://muhlenberg.edu/seeashow

Spotlight on the Performing Arts - Head Over Heels

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