David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University
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The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University is a graduate professional school of Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1924 as the Department of Drama in the School of Fine Arts, the school provides training in every discipline of the theatre – acting, design (set design, costume design, lighting design, projection design, and sound design), directing, dramaturgy and dramatic criticism, playwriting, stage management, technical design and production, and theatre management. It was known as the Yale School of Drama until its endowment by David Geffen in 2021.[1]
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Former name | Department of Drama in the School of Fine Arts (1924–1955) Yale School of Drama (1955–2021) |
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Established | 1924; 100 years ago (1924) |
Parent institution | Yale University |
Dean | James Bundy |
Academic staff | 79 |
Students | 194 |
Location | , , U.S. |
Website | drama.yale.edu |
The school operates in partnership with the Yale Repertory Theatre, also located in New Haven.