Sunday, January 16: Rehearsals start in two days, but Lisa Kipp is not sure what’s going to happen. For Lisa, OBT rehearsal director since 2004, this kind of uncertainty is extremely unusual. To compensate, she’s doubled down on what she can control by making not just a Plan B, but C and D, too. “Right… Read More
In Memoriam: Phillip Carman
Oregon Ballet Theatre School teacher, Phillip Carman (1944-2021) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of OBT School teacher Phillip Carman, who succumbed to cancer on December 10, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.
OBT & PHAME Partnership
Oregon Ballet Theatre honors International Persons with Disability Day (12/3) by celebrating our OBT and PHAME partnership! Oregon Ballet Theatre has partnered with PHAME for the past two years. Before the pandemic OBT Teaching Artist Sarah Ward-Brown taught in person on PHAME’s campus. She now has been teaching class through zoom for the past year.… Read More
In Memoriam: Debi Coleman & Sue Horn-Caskey
We at Oregon Ballet Theatre are deeply saddened by the loss this fall of two generous and steadfast supporters—Debi Coleman and Sue Horn-Caskey. Each in her own inimitable way blessed a broad spectrum of Portland’s arts and culture organizations with expert guidance and significant financial support. In Christopher Stowell’s words, “The Portland arts scene is… Read More
Dancer Spotlight: Makino Hayashi featured in City Arts Program
Makino Hayashi presents Ten Tiny Dances Watch all Ten Tiny Dancers HERE. Makino’s work Kizuna featuring OBT company members Hannah Davis and Michael Linsmeier begins at 9 min 24 seconds. Photos by Brian Simcoe.