These impressive designs include the work of Riccardo Hernandez (’92, Faculty) and Derek McLane (’84).
News from On and Off York Street


Miami City Ballet Adapts “The Nutcracker” for Outdoor Performance
Wendall K. Harrington (Faculty) suggested that the company put on a ‘Nutcracker’ for 2020. “We need a little Christmas, as the song goes.”

Design Faculty Receive 2020 “Viv” Awards from AUDELCO
Alan C. Edwards (’11) and Toni-Leslie James received awards for their lighting and costume design during a virtual ceremony.

Ming Cho Lee, 1930–2020
The Donald M. Oenslager Professor in the Practice of Design Emeritus, died of natural causes at the age of 90 on October 23.

“You can’t give the audience everything.”
Alan C. Edwards (’11, Faculty) was interviewed by Jonathan Boos Gallery for the gallery’s American Art Fair Online 2020 presentation, inspired by Jacob Lawrence’s painting Makeup (Dressing Room).

Announcing New and Promoted Faculty for 2020–21 Academic Year
“It is thrilling to welcome more than a dozen field-leading professionals to our community,” said Dean James Bundy.

Riccardo Hernandez (’92) Promoted to Associate Professor Adjunct
Hernández, who has been teaching full-time at the School since 2017, will also continue in his role as Set Design Advisor at Yale Rep.

Alan C. Edwards (’11) Expands Teaching Role at Yale School of Drama
Edwards has become a full-time Lecturer in Design and Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre.

Michael Yeargan (’73) Named Oenslager Professor in the Practice
This chair honors the late Donald M. Oenslager, who was the first Chair of the Design Department, teaching from 1925-1970.

2020 Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts Conferred to Ming Cho Lee
The 2020 honorary degree was conferred by Yale University President Peter Salovey for Lee’s prolific influence on theater design.