“It is thrilling to welcome more than a dozen field-leading professionals to our community,” said Dean James Bundy.
News from On and Off York Street


Alan Hendrickson (’83) Named Henry McCormick Professor in the Practice
This Technical Design & Production position recognizes Hendrickson’s definitive field leadership in the development of scenic automation.

Brian Smallwood (’13) joins South Dakota Shakespeare Festival
Smallwood will join the team as Director of Operations and Production.

Dashiell Menard (’19) and Yaro Yareshevich (’20) Receive 2020 USITT Awards
The Young Designers, Managers, and Technicians Awards recognize the achievements of early-career designers, technicians, and managers.

Stage Management, Technical Design & Production, and Theater Management Eliminate GRE Requirement
Policy effective immediately for Fall 2020 enrollment.

Ted Ohl (’77) Joins Schuler Shook as Principal and Leader of New York Office
Ohl’s extensive career in the theater industry has included many new and renovated performance venues in New York and across the country.

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.

Q&A with YDMT Winner LT Gourzong (’19)
2019 KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award winner LT Gourzong (’19) discusses mentors and and future career plans.

Yale School of Drama at LiNK in Atlanta, November 7–10
Chair Shaminda Amarakoon (’12) will be attending the LiNK conference Nov 7-10 and looks forward to meeting with you. Feel free to reach out for more information.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Prepared For Wildfire Smoke
Production Manager Alys E. Holden (’97), Associate Production Manager Ben Jones (’20), and Associate Technical Director Steph Waaser (’18) led proactive efforts to ensure the show(s) would go on.