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Elisa Spencer-Kaplan (’05) Named Managing Director of Garden Theater
Spencer-Kaplan will officially begin on Nov. 1, with an initial focus on continuing and evolving the theater’s COVID-19 safety practice.
October 20, 2020
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.
September 29, 2020
Regina Bain (’01, YC ’98) to lead The Louis Armstrong House Museum
As Executive Director, Bain will lead the building’s restoration, new virtual programming, and expanded community engagement efforts.
September 11, 2020
Markie Gray (’20) Named Managing Director of Raven Theatre
“Markie’s training and experience will serve us well as we look to a challenging future for our art form,” said Board President John Clum.
June 23, 2020
Alumni #HoldTheFloor on Instagram
Founded by Brian Hastert (’09) and produced by Alyssa Simmons (’14), the 24+ live event runs from May 30, through May 31.
May 28, 2020
Beth Morrison (’05) Helped Propel Opera into the 21st Century
“I went to the Yale School of Drama with the express purpose of founding my company,” said Morrison.
May 20, 2020
Florie Seery Appointed Associate Dean and Managing Director
Florie comes to Yale following 15 years’ service as General Manager at Manhattan Theatre Club.
April 28, 2020
Whitney Estrin (’10) Promoted to Director of Development at TDF
Estrin assumes the role at Theatre Development Fund after serving as Deputy Director of Development since 2017.
March 4, 2020
Jennifer Newman (’11) Named Associate Artistic Director of Schwarzman Center
Opening in September 2020, the Schwarzman Center will become the university’s first center for the arts and student life.
November 26, 2019
Mary Rose Lloyd (’96) Named Artistic Director of New 42nd Street
Previously the director of artistic programming for the New 42nd Street, Lloyd has been on the advisory board for the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival.
November 25, 2019
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