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About Lu
Lu Glassberg is a NYC based Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, and Director.
Lu believes in creating art that is rooted in the exploration of connection, queerness, and the intersection between humanity and nature.
They push the boundaries of traditional theater, lean into immersive experiences, and create art that is not only seen, but felt.
They believe that the impact of theater lies in our ability to connect, whether it be onstage, with an audience, or behind the curtain. Lu aims to lead projects where all artists in a room feel supported and empowered to find joy in their creative journey, and to relish in the magic of theater.
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On "Bloom Bloom Pow"
"If you like bold work that offers new ideas and a different way to present theater, you must visit Skidmore College’s production of the original play, 'Bloom Bloom Pow.' It’s directed by Lu Glassberg, a senior at the school... For Glassberg, it is only logical that a play about 'breaking the traditional script on how to live life' should be presented in a non-traditional form."
- The Saratogian
"And, of course, the play would not be what it was without the masterful direction of senior Lu Glassberg. Glassberg’s choices managed to skillfully illuminate a non-linear piece, building a deeply emotional story out of a series of related vignettes. One of Glassberg’s most inspired decisions occurred when Mag and The Creature from the Black Lagoon (Sydney Mann ‘27) danced to 'Savior Complex' by Phoebe Bridgers... In making decisions like this, Glassberg is able to root a somewhat fantastical play in reality; even as Lake Erie seems to come to life, there is still room for what feels like a deeply real dance to Phoebe Bridgers."
- Skidmore Theater Living Newsletter
On "You See Them in the Corners of Your Eyes"
"In the midst of this plot twist, the moment that stood out to me the most was a heart-shattering hug between the two friends as they both wrestled with the thought of moving on. I couldn’t help but notice how genuine a physical connection there was between the two actors in a moment of touch between a human being and what was perceived to be a ghost or spirit...This embrace is to be commended even further in recognition of the length of the play. While I—as a part of the audience—did not get to know Charlie and Max for very long, Miner-Drewes and Baker-Rouse were able to develop such a strong bond between the two characters in the short time they had on stage, which made this climactic moment all the more impactful."
- Skidmore Theater Living Newsletter
On "[RE]MAKING"
"Even the stage manager, Lu Glassberg (‘26), and the assistant stage managers, Ella Theoharis (‘26) and Audrey Spiegel (‘27), played dual roles as performers as well. Each of these crew members also wore the same black jumpsuit that The Bodies wore regularly throughout the show...Nobody could forget the beautifully haunting melody of Glassberg’s aria, their voice drawn from the darkness to the catwalk as they were called in as a surprise performer. I physically gasped and jumped out of my seat when Glassberg was revealed to be the mystery singer all along- I would very much love to see them perform in one of the music department’s opera workshops one day. It goes to show that here at Skidmore, our students take pride in being multifaceted performance artists."
- Skidmore Theater Living Newsletter
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