Leiana Petlewski (they/them) is an actor, dancer, theatre maker, choreographer, musician, and intimacy director who is interested in creating work that explores universal experiences within particular circumstances. They hold BAs in Dance and Applied Theatre from Pacific University and a certification from the PETE’s Institute for Contemporary Performance. They’ve performed with various theatre companies, including Portland Playhouse, Corrib Theatre, Bedrock Theatre, Salt and Sage, ProLab Dance, Renegade Opera, and the Stage Fright Festival. Leiana has choreographed and/or Intimacy Directed for Salt and Sage, Ponderosa Players, SouthWest StageWorks, Pacific University, Many Hats’ The Hatchery, and a collection of other new works. They’ve been a resident artist with The Verdancy Project and a guest resident choreographer for the Pacific Dance Ensemble. Leiana strives to create art in a collaborative and ethical way.