News from On and Off York Street
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Gloria Oladipo (’28) Named 2026 Soros Fellow
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship supports graduate or advanced-degree studies in any field for immigrants and children of immigrants.

April 17, 2026
Welcome Home, Evan!
Evan Yionoulis (’85, ’82 B.A.) has been appointed the next Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, effective July 1.

April 7, 2026
Abigail C. Onwunali (’23) Joins Cast of Broadway Revival: ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’
Onwunali will play Martha Pentecost in the second installment of August Wilson’s Century Cycle.

December 3, 2025
Living, Breathing, Seeing and Teaching Theater
James Bundy shared a week in his life as both Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean and Artistic Director of Yale Rep.

November 24, 2025
Shawn Bowers (’27) on why he chose Yale
“The process is very transformative—getting to know who you really are, and not the idea of who you think you are,” he shared with Backstage

October 24, 2025
Dr. Kimberly Jannarone Publishes New Book on Mass Performance
Jannarone’s book creates a category of thought for spectacular large-scale events with thousands of people.

September 30, 2025
Liz Diamond (Chair of Directing) Elected SDCF Board President
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation supports stage directors and choreographers throughout every phase of their careers.

September 11, 2025
Hansol Jung (’14, pictured) and Paloma McGregor (Faculty) Named 2025 Herb Alpert Awardees
The Herb Alpert Award recognizes experimenters who are making something that matters within and beyond their field.

May 22, 2025
James Bundy ’95 will conclude record-breaking run June 30. 2026
“I’ve been fortunate to have my dream job right here for nearly 23 years. I feel a near-overwhelming sense of gratitude.”

February 27, 2025
Rudi Goblen (’23) Named 2025 Fellow by United States Artists
The fellowship provides funding and tailored services to artists who demonstrate integrity and make significant contributions to the field.

February 5, 2025
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