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News from On and Off York Street


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.”

How to Be an Antiracist Theatremaker
Shaminda Amarakoon, TD&P Chair, and four other producers talk about what they do and the power they hold to make change.

Neil A. Mazzella (’78) Received 2021 Yale Medal
Mazzella was recognized for his efforts in supporting students at the School of Drama.

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.

Mike VanAartsen (’20) Joins Santa Fe Opera as COVID-19 Safety Manager
VanAartsen assumes this new position after completing his master’s thesis on crisis response planning in the performing arts.

Alan Hendrickson (’83, Faculty) Wins USITT Award
Hendrickson’s work earned him a Distinguished Achievement Award in Engineering.

Francesca DeCicco (’22) and Martin Montaner (’20) Win USITT Awards
DeCicco won the Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award; and Montaner won the KM Fabrics Technical Production Award.

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.

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.