In this edition of Spotlight on the Arts, host Arden McHugh talks with Heidi Cruz-Austin and Lucy Rudnick, the artistic directing team at the head of FUSE, Muhlenberg's first multidisciplinary, collaborative dance concert; director Anna Item and actor Anne Marie Alsobrook, from the MTA Studio Production of macbitches; and Nola Thompson, musical director of the MTA Studio production of "The Lightning Thief." 

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Arden McHugh talks with playwright Claire Sullivan ’25 and ’Berg New Works Artistic Director Gabriel Jason Dean, about Claire's new play, Don't Get Buried, and director Jo Pitera ’25, about the play The Wolves. Both plays will be performed in staged readings the weekend of March 21-23. We'll also hear from Festival Coordinator Danya Helperin ’25 about this year's Muhlapalooza Festival, March 29. And finally, reporter Emma McKinley talks with director Beth Schachter and actor/playwright Nerissa Deschambeau ’28 about the upcoming Departmental production, The Desire Project, April 3-6.

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Arden McHugh talks with some of the team behind Blue Stockings, the historical drama running February 27 – March 2 on the Muhlenberg stage: director Dana Iannuzzi, dramaturg Dan Gullick, and actors Charlotte Alexander and Samuel Roter. We'll also hear from faculty choreographers Noel Price-Bracey and Karen Dearborn about the world premiere works they staged for this year's In Motion faculty and guest artist concert. 

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, Host Ian Graybill talks about two of this semester’s dance shows: Reset: New Dances with Artistic Director Robyn Watson and Associate Artistic Director Desiree Oliver ‘25, and Studio Sessions with Artistic Director Lisa Busfield and Associate Artistic Director Lindsay Sherrick ‘25. Additionally, they talk about the Muhlenberg Theatre Association’s Studio Theatre Festival with Production Manager Almarah Urman ‘26 and Studios Coordinator Rachel Swain ‘27.

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

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts host Ian Graybill to Theatre Professor Dr. Jim Peck about his work as the director of this year’s Theatre and Dance Department Musical: Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. They also talk to Department Chair Dr. Leslie Hill about her previous theatrical work, process of creating social justice-driven performances, and hopes for her time at Muhlenberg.

Tickets for Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 and all of this year’s productions are available at Muhlenberg.edu/seeashow.

Note: This episode contains a brief discussion of human trafficking.

On this episode of Spotlight on the Performing Arts, host Ian Graybill talks about this season’s opening production, The Penelopiad, with director Jessica Bostock and assistant director Bryson Brunson ’25 about their experiences staging, choreographing, and composing for the show. Additionally, they talk to actors Desiree Oliver ’25 and Alex Piteris ’27 about their experiences working on the production.

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