News from On and Off York Street

An actor, director, educator, and activist, Nicole is a leader in the movement to develop anti-racist theater practice.

This chair honors the late Lloyd Richards, who was Dean of the School of Drama and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre from 1979-91.

“I feel extremely fortunate to be able to lead a company so singularly committed to telling the stories of working people,” said Woodard.

The film’s cast includes Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand (’82), Brendan Gleeson, and Corey Hawkins.

Burnap originated the role of Toby Darling in The Inheritance on the West End, and continues on Broadway this season.

The Best at It tells the story of Rahul Kapoor who is taunted by the neighborhood bully and struggles with his crush on a football player.

Already a Resident Artist, the actor will assume additional duties including season planning, mentoring students, and managing playwright relationships.

The Emmy, for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, is Shalhoub’s fourth, with the others coming for his title role in Monk.

HBO Max announced that Gurira is on board to write the pilot and and will serve as showrunner for the 10-episode series starring Nyong’o.

Reddick reflects on working extra hard in school, while his classmate was “just the star the first day of class.”