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Stage Managers’ Association Honors Narda E. Alcorn and Lisa Porter


Alcorn (’95, Chair of Stage Management) and Porter (’95) will receive a Special Recognition Award at the 2022 Del Hughes Awards.

Narda E. Alcorn (left) and Lisa Porter (right)

August 25, 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


Diversifying Stage Management Through Antiracist Training


When she teaches, Narda E. Alcorn (’95, Chair of Stage Management) shows students how to dismantle preconceptions that can cause harm.

Narda E. Alcorn

July 7, 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


Confronting Risk and Uncertainty in Uncertain Times


Director of Theater Safety and Occupational Health, Anna Glover, offered a helpful course on risk assessment and decision-making last fall.

Anna Glover

January 27, 2021


Announcing New and Promoted Faculty for 2020–21 Academic Year


“It is thrilling to welcome more than a dozen field-leading professionals to our community,” said Dean James Bundy.

Yale School of Drama

September 29, 2020


Narda E. Alcorn and Lisa Porter Commit to Anti-Racist Stage Management


Alcorn (’95, Chair of Stage Management), and Porter (’95, Head of Stage Management at UCSD) co-wrote this essay for HowlRound.

Lisa Porter and Narda E. Alcorn

September 8, 2020


Stage Management Textbook Written by Narda E. Alcorn (’95) and Lisa Porter (’95)


Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice includes examples from professional experience and best practices in the field.

Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice by Narda E. Alcorn

January 16, 2020


Stage Management, Technical Design & Production, and Theater Management Eliminate GRE Requirement


Policy effective immediately for Fall 2020 enrollment.

Yale School of Drama

November 20, 2019


School of Drama to Partner on Design/Tech/Stage Management Event


The October 4 event in Los Angeles is a collaboration among the School, East Los Angeles College Theatre Arts Department, and Center Theatre Group.

GRADUATE SCHOOL TRAINING FOR DESIGN/TECH/STAGE MANAGEMENT

September 19, 2019


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