News from On and Off York Street
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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
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
Alexis Kulani Woodard (’25) Receives 2024 Princess Grace Award
The Princess Grace Award supports, elevates, and nurtures extraordinary early career artists.

August 19, 2024
Snehal Desai (’08) Appointed Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group
Desai is the first person of color to lead the theatre, once renowned for its commitment to socially engaged drama.

April 19, 2023
Charlotte Brathwaite (’11) Wins Doris Duke Artist Award
The largest award for individual performing artists honors those transforming the fields of dance, jazz, and theatre.

February 17, 2023
Patricia McGregor (’09) Named Artistic Director of NY Theatre Workshop
The search committee was “particularly struck by how McGregor demonstrated her experience with inclusive leadership.”

May 26, 2022
James Bundy Reappointed Dean
“[His] creativity and vision have supported advances in both drama education and practice and positioned Yale for leadership in the field.”

December 22, 2021
Lileana Blain-Cruz (’12, Faculty) Will Direct THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
The Broadway revival includes designs by Montana Levi-Blanco (’15), Yi Zhao (’12), Adam Rigg, Palmer Hefferan, and Hannah Wasilwski (’13).

September 30, 2021
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