Muhlenberg Spotlight on the Performing Arts

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.