News from On and Off York Street
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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 14, 2021
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