News from On and Off York Street
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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
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
Mikaal Sulaiman Appointed Head of Sound Design Concentration
Sulaiman will begin his appointment as Assistant Professor and Head of the Sound Design Concentration full-time on July 1.
April 7, 2021
REST by Frederick Kennedy (’18) is a Meditation on Audio Reduction
The 16-minute piece, voiced by Emily Reilly (’13) and Hugh Farrell (’15) was inspired by reports of noise reduction during the pandemic.
March 8, 2021
Yale Schwarzman Center Launches Original Series
The 16-episode series, Transpositions: Dance Poems for an Online World, features work by several School of Drama collaborators.
March 2, 2021
David Budries on Sound Design
We try to find storytellers, “who understand that the tool is an extension of your imagination, of your body.” says Budries, Chair of Sound Design.
January 31, 2020
‘Read to Me’ by Brendan Pelsue (’16) premieres at Portland Stage Company
The play will be directed by Rory Pelsue (’18) and features costume design by Cole McCarty (’18) and sound by Kathy Ruvuna (’19).
October 21, 2019
Fitz Patton (’01) Wins Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Play
Patton, with his extensive list of Broadway credits, scores a 2019 Tony Award for his work on Tarell McCraney’s Choir Boy.
June 10, 2019
Christopher Ross-Ewart (’17) Brings Hook & Eye Sound Design to The Flea
Hook & Eye Theater is coming to The Flea with three brand new ideas on showcase.
April 16, 2019
‘BLKS’ Cast Includes Marié Botha and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy (’18)
The MCC Theater production also features costume design by Dede Ayite (’11) and sound design by Palmer Hefferan (’13).
March 5, 2019
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