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Diversifying Stage Management Through Antiracist Training
When she teaches, Narda E. Alcorn (’95, Chair of Stage Management) shows students how to dismantle preconceptions that can cause harm.
July 7, 2021
An Extraordinary and Unprecedented Gift from David Geffen
The gift of $150 million ensures that from this day forward, in perpetuity, the School is tuition-free.
June 30, 2021
Sydney Lemmon (’17) Joins Cast of ‘Firestarter’
Lemmon will play the mother of a child with pyrokinetic abilities in the feature adaptation of Stephen King’s novel.
June 29, 2021
Molly Bernard (’13) Says Goodbye to ‘Younger’
Cast in the pilot shortly after graduating, Bernard grew into adulthood with her character, Lauren Heller.
June 23, 2021
Stella Baker (’18) leads CW series ‘The Republic of Sarah’
Baker and showrunner Jeffrey King fought to create “a flawed protagonist who can make mistakes.”
June 22, 2021
Mark Blankenship (’05) Joins National Alliance for Musical Theatre
As New Works Director, Mark is responsible for producing and managing every aspect of NAMT’s annual Festival of New Musicals.
June 21, 2021
Kelly Kerwin (’15) Named Next Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Rep
An experienced producer, including a turn as Co-Artistic Director of Yale Cabaret, Kerwin succeeds founding artistic director Donald Jordan.
May 14, 2021
Danianne Mizzy (’86) Named Dean of Library Services at Montclair State
Mizzy will assume her new role at the end of July.
Doug Robinson (’24) Named Grantee of ReImagine: New Plays in TYA
ReImagine aims to support the development and visibility of new works for young audiences by BIPOC playwrights.
May 7, 2021
Playwright OyamO (’81) Receives 2021 Tooth of Time Award
Presented by the Adams and Reisch Foundation, the award honors playwrights who create significant, idea-driven work throughout their career.
April 27, 2021
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