Oregon Ballet Theatre

The State of Oregon Ballet Theatre

After the abrupt departure of artistic director Christopher Stowell last month, the fate of Oregon Ballet Theatre seemed up in the air. But the picture's looking brighter already. Anne Mueller, who was the company's star dancer until her retirement in 2011, has taken over as interim artistic director through the end of the 2013 season.

Christopher Stowell Leaves OBT

An earthquake in Portland this week sent rumbles throughout the national dance scene. It was centered at the studios of Oregon Ballet Theatre on Wednesday, when artistic director Christopher Stowell announced to the dancers and staff that he was resigning.

A Change in Direction
By mullmanwest
Published November 27, 2009
Oregon Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Christopher Stowell is making his mark with a new repertoire.more »
OBT Pulls Through
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Published November 24, 2009
Oregon Ballet Theatre is back from the brink, thanks in no small part to its many friends in the ballet community. On June 12, the company—facing severe financial difficulties that left it scrambling to raise $750,000 by the end of that month—held a fundraising gala dubbed Dance United. Dancers …more »
Dancer Spotlight: Home Grown Charmer
By Rosie Gaynor
Published November 20, 2009
Oregon Ballet Theatre's Grace Shibley makes it look natural.more »