Acting
Chair
Tamilla Woodard
Degrees Offered
M.F.A. and Certificate
Graduate professional training in every theatrical discipline.
Tamilla Woodard
M.F.A. and Certificate
Toni-Leslie James, Riccardo Hernández
M.F.A. and Certificate
Liz Diamond
M.F.A. and Certificate
Catherine Sheehy
M.F.A. and D.F.A
Anne Erbe, Tarell Alvin McCraney
M.F.A. and Certificate
Narda E. Alcorn
M.F.A. and Certificate
Shaminda Amarakoon
M.F.A. and Certificate
Joan Channick
M.F.A. and M.F.A./M.B.A.
Yale University has announced a gift of $150 million from the David Geffen Foundation in support of the School of Drama.
This extraordinary and unprecedented gift ensures that from this day forward, in perpetuity, full-time students in degree and certificate programs will receive 100% tuition remission, beginning with the 2021–22 academic year. These programs are now, and always will be, “tuition free.”
In celebration of this gift, the largest in the history of the American theater, Yale School of Drama is now the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University.
Our Mission
David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre train and advance leaders in the practice of every theatrical discipline, making art to inspire joy, empathy, and understanding in the world.
“Adam is a brilliant choice for this moment,” said artistic director Stephanie Ybarra (’08). Frank assumes the role of Managing Director.
“It’s truly an honor to share leadership with a visionary artist and producer like Adriana ,” shared Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón (’08).
Jackson also joins the faculty of the Theater Management program.
As Charles in “Poughkeepsie is for Lovers” writer-director and actor Connington surprised his colleagues and students with his transformation.