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Jessie Baldinger (’26) Named Burry Fredrik Design Fellow


The Design Fellowship was established in 2017 to help launch the careers of graduates from David Geffen School of Drama’s Design program.

headshot of Jessie Baldinger

April 21, 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.

headshot of Evan Yionoulis

April 7, 2026


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.

Hansol Jung

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.”

James Bundy

February 27, 2025


Two-time Tony Award Winner Donald Holder (’86) Appointed Head of Lighting Design


Holder will join the faculty at the Geffen School and serve as Lighting Design Advisor at Yale Repertory Theatre, effective July 1, 2025.

Donald-Holder-Portrait

November 20, 2024


Wendall K. Harrington Receives 2024 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre


Head of Projection at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, Harrington has designed for nearly 40 Broadway productions.

Wendall K. Harrington

May 28, 2024


Omid Akbari ’24 Named Burry Fredrik Design Fellow


The Burry Fredrik Foundation has announced scenic designer Omid Akbari as the recipient of the 2024 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship and its $10,000 award.

April 3, 2024


Sheria Irving (’13) and Leland Fowler (’18) Cast in Sally & Tom at The Public Theater


Suzan-Lori Parks’s new play will also include work by Riccardo Hernández (’92, Co-chair of Design) and Alan C. Edwards (’11, faculty).

Sheria Irving and Leland Fowler

January 23, 2024


Alumni Collaborate on Innovative New Opera


The makers of “I AM ALAN TURING,” produced out of Yale’s Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, used AI in creating the show.

Max Monnig

November 30, 2023


Jill BC Du Boff and Mikah Berky Join Design Faculty


Du Boff is now Head of Sound, and Berky will begin Scenic Charge duties at Yale Rep this fall.

August 30, 2023


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