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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
David Clauson (’16) Wins Inaugural Innovation Grant
The Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas grant supports Clauson’s work as steward of The Alternative Canon.
March 4, 2021
Ashley Chang (’16, D.F.A. Candidate) Leads New Publication
Expanding her role as Playwrights Horizon’s Resident Dramaturg, Ashley was named Editor-in-Chief of their new magazine, ‘Almanac.’
January 28, 2021
Michael Breslin (’19), Patrick Foley (’18) Adapt Ratatouille Musical
Breslin and Foley joined the creative team of Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, a TodayTix streaming event benefitting The Actors Fund.
December 18, 2020
Miriam Felton-Dansky (’09, D.F.A. ’13) Named director at Bard College
After serving on faculty of the undergraduate Theater and Performance Program, Felton-Dansky will become the program’s director this spring.
December 10, 2020
ASTR Announces 2020 Election Results
Eric M. Glover (Faculty) is elected executive committee member of the American Society for Theater Research.
June 16, 2020
International Online Theatre Festival Features A Doll’s House, Part 3
The piece was created by Michael Breslin (’19) and Patrick Foley (’18), in collaboration with Cat Rodríguez (’18) and Ariel Sibert (’18).
May 20, 2020
School of Drama Students Inspire New Voices in Theater
Co-founded by Madeline Charne (’20), the playwriting program inspired 26 high school students to create this year.
May 7, 2020
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