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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


Marc Robinson ’90 MFA, ’92 DFA Appointed Malcolm G. Chace ’56 Professor


Robinson teaches courses on the American avant-garde, modern American drama, contemporary performance in the US and UK, and critical writing.

Marc Robinson

February 28, 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.”

James Bundy

December 22, 2021


The Dramaturg’s Perspective: A Conversation with Amauta Firmino (’19)


Firmino, who dramaturged SLAVE PLAY from the 2017 Langston Hughes Festival through its Broadway run, discusses his role in playmaking.

Amauta Firmino

October 21, 2021


David Bruin (’16, D.F.A. ’21) Named Executive Artistic Director


Celebration Barn Theater announced Bruin’s appointment leading into their 50th Anniversary Season.

David Bruin

October 13, 2021


Alex Vermillion (’20) Joins Staff of Play On Shakespeare


Vermillion is the PR & Digital Content Writer for the organization, which makes Shakespeare accessible through translation and adaptation.

Alex Vermillion

September 24, 2021


Lynn Nottage (‘89) One of Several Black Writers on Broadway This Season


Eric M. Glover (Faculty) comments on how this movement happened and what it means for Broadway.

Lynn Nottage ('89)

September 22, 2021


An Extraordinary and Unprecedented Gift from David Geffen


The gift of $150 million ensures that from this day forward, in perpetuity, the School is tuition-free.

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale logo

June 30, 2021


Mark Blankenship (’05) Joins National Alliance for Musical Theatre


As New Works Director, Mark is responsible for producing and managing every aspect of NAMT’s annual Festival of New Musicals.

Mark Blankenship

June 21, 2021


Kelly Kerwin (’15) Named Next Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Rep


An experienced producer, including a turn as Co-Artistic Director of Yale Cabaret, Kerwin succeeds founding artistic director Donald Jordan.

Kelly Kerwin

May 14, 2021


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