News from On and Off York Street
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‘Slave Play’ by Jeremy O. Harris (’19) to Make Broadway Debut
New York Times calls his play, opening October 6, a “provocative exploration of race relations and sexuality.”
July 18, 2019
‘Richard & Jane & Dick & Sally’ by Noah Diaz (’20) to Debut in February
The world premiere is being co-produced by The Sol Project, Baltimore Center Stage, and Playwrights Realm.
July 3, 2019
Work by Projection Designer Kristen Ferguson (‘15) Featured on ‘The Tonight Show’
Ferguson created the animation for the live music performance by Sleater-Kinney.
June 21, 2019
Donna Zakowska (’83) Transforms Rachel Brosnahan into The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The show’s Costume Designer discusses her experience working on the popular Amazon Prime show and collaborating with the actors on her designs.
June 19, 2019
Joby Earle (’10) Talks ‘Indecent’ and His Portrayal of Sholem Asch
Earle discusses his role in the Yale-commissioned play at the Ahmanson Theatre and his fond memories of Yale School of Drama.
June 17, 2019
Tiffany Rachelle Stewart (’07) Takes on Roles of Strong, Real Women
Stewart is getting set to appear as Elsie in Dominique Morrison’s Mud Row, a new play inspired by an area in the East End of West Chester, PA.
Hollywood Reporter Names Yale No. 1 Acting School in the U.S.
Yale School of Drama tops Hollywood Reporter’s list of 25 best graduate schools in the country for an acting degree.
June 12, 2019
Yale Rep’s Production of ‘Happy Days’ with Dianne Wiest Bows in Los Angeles
Yale Rep’s critically acclaimed production, directed by James Bundy (‘95, Dean), features sets, costumes, lighting, and sound by Yale designers.
June 11, 2019
Zach Appelman (’10) Named Outstanding Actor by Connecticut Critics Circle
Appelman wins the Outstanding Actor Award for his role in Hartford Stage’s The Engagement Party.
Fitz Patton (’01) Wins Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Play
Patton, with his extensive list of Broadway credits, scores a 2019 Tony Award for his work on Tarell McCraney’s Choir Boy.
June 10, 2019
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