Firmino, who dramaturged SLAVE PLAY from the 2017 Langston Hughes Festival through its Broadway run, discusses his role in playmaking.
News from On and Off York Street

David Bruin (’16, D.F.A. ’21) Named Executive Artistic Director
Celebration Barn Theater announced Bruin’s appointment leading into their 50th Anniversary Season.

Congratulations to Tony-Winning Alumni!
Actors Andrew Burnap (’16) and David Alan Grier (’81), and designers Derek McLane (’84) and Catherine Zuber (’84) won in their categories.

Lileana Blain-Cruz (’12, Faculty) Will Direct THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH
The Broadway revival includes designs by Montana Levi-Blanco (’15), Yi Zhao (’12), Adam Rigg, Palmer Hefferan, and Hannah Wasilwski (’13).

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy (’18) Joins the Cast of Broadway’s SLAVE PLAY
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris (’19) wrote the role with Crowe-Legacy in mind, which she first performed at the 2017 Langston Hughes Festival.

Alex Vermillion (’20) Joins Staff of Play On Shakespeare
Vermillion is the PR & Digital Content Writer for the organization, which makes Shakespeare accessible through translation and adaptation.

Lynn Nottage (‘89) One of Several Black Writers on Broadway This Season
Eric M. Glover (Faculty) comments on how this movement happened and what it means for Broadway.

Abubakr Ali (’19) Cast as Dark Horse Comic Hero ‘Grendel’
Leading the Netflix cast, Ali is the first Arab Muslim male actor to portray a series lead in a comic book adaptation.

May Adrales (’06) Receives Andrew R. Ammerman Directing Award
The award honors a director who has distinguished herself through her artistry and vision.

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