Design

Toni-Leslie James, Co-Chair
Riccardo Hernández, Co-Chair
M.F.A. and Certificate

 

The purpose of the Design program is to develop theater artists who are accomplished, committed, daring designers of costume, lighting, projection, set, and sound for the theater. The program encourages students to discover their own process of formulating design ideas, to develop a discriminating standard for their own endeavors, and above all to prepare for a creative and meaningful professional life in the broad range of theater activities.

The Design program is committed to dismantling racism by engaging in an ongoing examination of the policies and practices of the program and the profession in general in order to expose biases and systemic advantage/oppression where they exist and to build a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment through anti-racist practices.

 

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All students in degree and certificate programs receive full tuition scholarships.

67% of current students receive need-based aid for living expenses.

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Production Opportunities

Students apply theory to professional practice in production work at the School, Yale Rep, and Yale Cabaret.

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Affinity Groups

Coalition-building and networking among students who share common interests, goals, and/or a self-identified background.

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Program News

Wendall K. Harrington
May 22, 2024

Wendall K. Harrington Receives 2024 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre

Head of Projection at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, Harrington has designed for nearly 40 Broadway productions.

Apr 03, 2024

Omid Akbari ’24 Named Burry Fredrik Design Fellow

The Burry Fredrik Foundation has announced scenic designer Omid Akbari as the recipient of the 2024 Burry Fredrik Design Fellowship and its $10,000 award.

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