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ASTR Announces 2020 Election Results
Eric M. Glover (Faculty) is elected executive committee member of the American Society for Theater Research.
June 16, 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
Noah Diaz (’20) and Kate Attwell (’13) Receive Sloan Commissions
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation commissions plays about science each year from MTC, the Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the National Theatre.
International Online Theatre Festival Features A Doll’s House, Part 3
The piece was created by Michael Breslin (’19) and Patrick Foley (’18), in collaboration with Cat Rodríguez (’18) and Ariel Sibert (’18).
Paula Vogel Receives Honorary Doctorate of Letters
Vogel, former Chair of Playwriting, was recognized for her commitment to teaching her craft to future generations.
May 18, 2020
2020 Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts Conferred to Ming Cho Lee
The 2020 honorary degree was conferred by Yale University President Peter Salovey for Lee’s prolific influence on theater design.
Yale School of Drama Congratulates the Class of 2020!
A private webinar celebrating the class will take place on May 18th at 12PM. A recording of this webinar will be made available to the class.
May 11, 2020
School of Drama Students Inspire New Voices in Theater
Co-founded by Madeline Charne (’20), the playwriting program inspired 26 high school students to create this year.
May 7, 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
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