News from On and Off York Street
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Adriana Gaviria (’01) Receives 2023 Latinx Theatre Commons Diane Award
This award is dedicated to an individual working in the theatre field who is committed to increasing Latinx representation.
October 5, 2023
Tarell Alvin McCraney (’07) Named Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse
Effective immediately, McCraney joins the staff in building the 2024-25 Season.
September 13, 2023
MARY JANE by Amy Herzog (’07) on Broadway in 2024
Anne Kauffman, who directed the world premiere at Yale Rep in 2017, will direct again.
Jill BC Du Boff and Mikah Berky Join Design Faculty
Du Boff is now Head of Sound, and Berky will begin Scenic Charge duties at Yale Rep this fall.
August 30, 2023
Sydney Lemmon (’17) to Star in World Premiere Off-Broadway
JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, will have a limited engagement at SoHo Playhouse this fall.
TDF Names Deeksha Gaur (’07) as Executive Director
Deeksha Gaur, co-founder of Show-Score, to lead one of the foremost service organizations for the performing arts.
July 18, 2023
In Response to Supreme Court Decisions Regarding Admissions in Higher Education
Read our full statement.
June 29, 2023
The Annual Magazine is Now Online
The current issue of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale Annual Magazine is now available online.
June 14, 2023
Marcus Gardley ’04 Appointed Co-Chair of Playwriting Program
“There is no place I’d rather be than DGSD, sharing knowledge and supporting the next generation of storytellers,” Gardley said.
June 12, 2023
Chris Jennings (’97) Named Executive Director of Manhattan Theatre Club
After 19 seasons as Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Managing Director, Jennings succeeds MTC’s long-time producer, Barry Grove.
June 8, 2023
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