Ballet Talk with Pacific Northwest Ballet · Pacific Northwest Ballet

Rep 2 (2020-2021 Digital Season)

·13 min·1 clip

Doug Fullington reveals two world premieres in PNB's digital season program.

This episode previews Pacific Northwest Ballet's second digital season program, featuring four works curated by Peter Boal. Host Doug Fullington, PNB's Education Programs Manager, provides context for viewers watching from home. He acknowledges his own fresh perspective on these pieces due to limited in-studio access during the digital season. The program opens with "Wonderland," a world premiere by choreographer Penny Saunders. Saunders is new to PNB's main stage but has previously created work for Seattle Dance Collective. Her background includes classical ballet training and performing with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. The program's second piece is a shorter work new to the company, while the third is an excerpt from a revival. Another longer world premiere ballet bookends the program as the final piece. Fullington explicitly encourages the audience to form their own interpretations, especially of the new works. He notes that everyone will watch these ballets in different personal situations, which will affect their experience. His approach is to offer available insights while embracing the viewer's individual perspective. This reflects his standard practice when encountering premieres, even under normal circumstances. The tone is educational and conversational, aimed at preparing an at-home audience for the viewing experience. Fullington speaks directly to listeners as if guiding them through a live event. Ballet enthusiasts and PNB patrons would appreciate this behind-the-scenes look at the program's curation. Listeners seeking pure performance or critical analysis might find this preview too introductory.

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