Profiles

Featured interviews with Pilobolus’ dancers and collaborators.

Profiles: Morgan Houghton

June 21, 2011

Morgan Houghton hails from Seattle, Washington, where he graduated from the University of Washington in 2009 with degrees in Dance and Asian Studies.  Morgan began his professional dance career in 2007 working in the Seattle Opera’s production of Aida.  Since then he has danced with Seattle companies such as The Cabiri, Jerboa Dance, Karin Stevens [...]

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Profiles: Andy Herro, Rehearsal Director

October 27, 2010

If you saw a large brilliant flash of light during one of our shows between 2003 and 2009, you’ve seen P7 veteran Andy Herro in action.  Affectionately nicknamed the “White Giant” because of his fair complexion and beastly, superhuman strength, Andy danced with Pilobolus Dance Theater from 2003 to 2009 (and held the position of [...]

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Our costume designer, Liz Prince

October 8, 2010

If you’ve ever been to one of our performances after 2003, you’ve likely seen the work of Liz Prince, our costume designer.  Liz, who received a Bessie award in 1990 for outstanding costume design, has designed and created dozens of costumes for us, from the fishy costumes in “Aquatica” to the military guerrilla outfits in [...]

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Profiles: Jordan Kriston

September 22, 2010

Jeffrey: Hi Jordan!  Your bio isn’t on our website yet, so tell us about yourself.  Where are you from?  Where did you get your training?  What’s your background? Jordan: I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona  and played sports my entire life.  Basketball, softball, volleyball, swimming…pretty much any sport I loved.  I got into dance as [...]

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Meet Elizabeth, our Summer Intern

August 8, 2010

This summer, Pilobolus hired Elizabeth Hoffman to do some interning with our organization.  Her internship duties are over, so we wanted to ask her how her summer went. Jeffrey: First, say a little bit about yourself!  Where are you from, and what is your background? Elizabeth: I’m a student at Dartmouth College, about to enter [...]

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Profiles: Damon Honeycutt

June 12, 2010

Backstage with Damon Honeycutt Damon is a transdisciplinary artist whose work involves the intersection of many traditions.  He holds an MA in Conscious Evolution and Integral Studies from The Graduate Institute and a BFA from California Institute of the Arts in Music Composition. Starting his training in martial arts at the age of 11, he [...]

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Profiles: Molly Gawler

May 13, 2010

Last week, having made our way through all the P7 dancers, we interviewed Lauren Yolango.  This week, we continue with our interviews of Shadowland dancers and talked with Molly Gawler. Backstage with Molly Gawler, Dancer Molly began dancing as a child in Belgrade ME and continued her training in the Bossov Ballet program at Maine [...]

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Profiles: Lauren Yolango

May 7, 2010

I last interviewed Winston Dynamite Brown of P7, Pilobolus’ main touring company.  This week, having interviewed all of the P7 dancers, I moved on to the cast of Shadowland and spoke with Lauren Yolango. Backstage with Lauren Yolango, Dancer Lauren Yolango was born in New York and began her dance training at the Jacksonville Ballet [...]

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Profiles: Winston Dynamite Brown

April 21, 2010

Winston Dynamite Brown (yes, that is actually his middle name) explodes on stage with enough energy and zest to “wow” any audience.  His formidable technique and passion for dance add fuel to the fire, an unquenchable blaze that makes it apparent Winston has clearly found his calling in life. Backstage with Winston Dynamite Brown Winston [...]

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Profiles: Nile Russell

April 7, 2010

Nile is a dichotomy.  His dedication and perseverance are testaments to his strong work ethic, yet, at the same time, he’s the life of the party everywhere he goes.  He’s an “old soul” with as much youth and vibrance as a hummingbird.  He can find balance off-balance and turn the everyday into the extraordinary. Backstage [...]

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