PERFORMING ARTS
JANE PARK
Fall in love, or don’t: ‘Constellations’ premieres at the Underbrook

“Constellations” explores a relationship across multiple universes and alternate endings.

October 13, 2023

LUCIANA VARKEVISSER
Danza Andina: Yale’s first Andean dance group

Yale’s newest Latine dance group, Danza Andina, brings the rich traditions of Andean dance to campus.

October 9, 2023

ETHAN WOLIN
School of Drama production to set dystopian ‘Fucking A’ in not-so-distant future

Political resonances are top of mind for Bobbin Ramsey DRA ’24 as she directs her thesis production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ 2000 play.

October 6, 2023

LUCIANA VARKEVISSER
‘She is a caregiver, she is a mentor’: Jenny Friend and the Children’s Theater Company 

The News spoke to Jenny Friend MFA ’98, the stage production manager at the Children’s Theater Company in Minneapolis.

October 5, 2023

KAITLYN POHLY
Alley Cats tap first woman

With last week marking the end of this season’s a cappella rush, Ryann Schaffer ’27 is now the first female member of the Yale Alley Cats amid a larger push for gender diversity in a cappella.

September 26, 2023

JANE PARK
PROFILE: Chesed Chap ’25 on finding the funny

The News spoke with Chap and members of the comedy group she leads — named Red Hot Poker — about the meaning behind her original production, “Education,” and her comedic side.

September 26, 2023

JANE PARK
ANALYSIS: Race in casting at Yale

The News interviewed eight directors and actors of color about their experiences with casting and outreach for undergraduate productions that center around racial identity.

September 20, 2023

MAIA NEHME
Yale Cabaret launches its 56th season with “We Fucked Up: A Game Show”

The student-run theater began its newest season with “We Fucked Up: A Game Show,” which ran from Sept. 14 to Sept. 16.

September 18, 2023

JANE PARK
PROFILE: Musical theater lecturer Jeanine Tesori on imperfect music and living in an empty lighthouse

The News interviewed Jeanine Tesori, who recently won a Tony Award for her musical “Kimberly Akimbo.”

September 8, 2023

ADAM BEAR
Schwarzman Center releases 2023-24 program featuring Grammy-winning artists

The arts center’s second season features free performances from acclaimed artists to take place from September to January.

September 7, 2023

MAIA NEHME
A cappella rush starts on a high note

The official two-week a cappella rush process is now underway following this weekend’s Woolsey and Marsh Jams.

September 6, 2023