News from On and Off York Street

Jeremy O. Harris (’19) to Receive National Theatre Conference Award

Harris will receive the Paul Green Award for excellence in new professional theatre talent.

September 19, 2019

Lupita Nyong’o (’12) and Danai Gurira Reunite for HBO Max Series ‘Americanah’

HBO Max announced that Gurira is on board to write the pilot and and will serve as showrunner for the 10-episode series starring Nyong’o.

September 16, 2019

Benjamin Benne (’21) Wins National Latinx Playwriting Award

“Our judges fell in love with the poetically distilled language of ALMA,” said Arizona Theatre Company’s Playwright-in-Residence Elaine Romero.

September 12, 2019

Deeksha Gaur (’07) Named CEO of Show-Score

“I’m thrilled to help drive Show-Score’s next phase of growth,” co-founder Guar said in a press release.

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.

September 11, 2019

Jane Greenwood (Faculty) to Receive Ming Cho Lee Award

The legendary designer and teacher will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards.

September 6, 2019

Susan Medak (Faculty) on Being Managing Director at Berkeley Rep

Medak, who has held the position since 1990, says that the job is a lot like climbing mountains.

September 5, 2019

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.

September 4, 2019

Woolly Mammoth Names Emika Abe (’16, SOM ’16) Managing Director

August 27, 2019