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BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN OF YALE BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Periodicals postage paid New Haven ct 06520-8227 New Haven, Connecticut School of Drama 2020–2021 School of Drama 2020–2021 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 116 Number 13 August 30, 2020 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 116 Number 13 August 30, 2020 (USPS 078-500) The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, is published seventeen times a year (one time in October; three times in September; four and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and a∞rmatively times in June and July; five times in August) by Yale University, 2 Whitney Avenue, New seeks to attract to its faculty, sta≠, and student body qualified persons of diverse back- Haven CT 06510. Periodicals postage paid at New Haven, Connecticut. grounds. 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School of Drama 2020–2021 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 116 Number 13 August 30, 2020 Contents Calendar 5 The President and Fellows of Yale University 6 The O∞cers of Yale University 7 Administration, Faculty, and Sta≠ 8 A Message from the Dean 16 Mission 18 History and Facilities 19 History of Yale School of Drama 19 History of Yale Repertory Theatre 19 Facilities 20 Yale School of Drama Computing 21 Degrees 23 Nondegree Study 24 Acting (M.F.A. and Certificate) 25 Design (M.F.A. and Certificate) 43 Set 44 Costume 47 Lighting 49 Projection 57 Sound Design (M.F.A. and Certificate) 66 Directing (M.F.A. and Certificate) 75 Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism (M.F.A. and D.F.A.) 86 Playwriting (M.F.A. and Certificate) 111 Stage Management (M.F.A. and Certificate) 120 Technical Design and Production (M.F.A. and Certificate) 129 Technical Internship Training Program 143 Theater Management (M.F.A.) 147 Training at Yale School of Drama 160 The Classroom 160 Production Experience 160 Seminar Week 161 Work Periods 161 Resolution of Scheduling Conflicts 162 Attendance 162 Recess 163 Religious Observance 163 Department Assignments 163 Rehearsals 164 Work-Study Requirement 165 Elective Work-Study 165 Participation in Yale Cabaret 165 Outside Employment 166 4 School of Drama 2020–2021 Registration 166 Drama 6a/b, Survey of Theater and Drama 166 Course Standards and Requirements 167 Grading 167 Evaluation 168 Leaves of Absence 169 Withdrawal 171 U.S. Military Leave Readmissions Policy 171 Commencement 173 Transcripts 173 Student Records 173 Freedom of Expression 173 Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording Poicy 173 YSD/YRT Respect in Our Workplace Protocol 174 Behavior Subject to Disciplinary Action 175 Grievance Procedures 176 Yale School of Drama Student Government 176 Yale School of Drama Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Working Group 177 Yale School of Drama A∞nity Groups 177 Yale University Resources and Services 179 A Global University 179 Cultural Opportunities 180 Athletic Facilities 181 Housing and Dining 182 Health Services 183 Student Accessibility Services 187 Resources on Sexual Misconduct 187 Religious Life at Yale 189 O∞ce of International Students and Scholars 190 Tuition 191 Financial Aid Policy 196 Fellowships and Scholarships 202 Prizes, 2019–2020 209 Enrollment, 2020–2021 211 The Work of Yale University 216 Maps 220 Calendar The following dates are subject to change as the University makes decisions regarding the 2020–2021 academic year. Changes will be posted on the School of Drama website. Fall 2020 Aug. 24–28 M–F Fall-term registration for all students Orientation sessions for new and returning students as scheduled Aug. 31 M Fall-term classes begin, 9 a.m. Sept. 7 M Labor Day. Classes not in session Oct. 19 M Work period begins, 11:59 p.m. Oct. 22 TH Work period ends. Classes resume, 9 a.m. Nov. 21 SA Work period begins, 11:59 p.m. Nov. 25 W Work period ends and fall recess begins, 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30 M Fall recess ends. Classes resume, 9 a.m. Dec. 16 W Fall-term classes end and work period begins, 11:59 p.m. Dec. 19 SA Work period ends. Winter recess begins, 11:59 p.m. Spring 2021 All spring 2021 dates are forthcoming. The President and Fellows of Yale University President Peter Salovey, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Fellows His Excellency the Governor of Connecticut, ex o∞cio Her Honor the Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, ex o∞cio Joshua Bekenstein, B.A., M.B.A., Wayland, Massachusetts Michael J. Cavanagh, B.A., J.D., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Charles Waterhouse Goodyear IV, B.S., M.B.A., New Orleans, Louisiana Catharine Bond Hill, B.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Bronx, New York William Earl Kennard, B.A., J.D., Charleston, South Carolina Reiko Ann Miura-Ko, B.S., Ph.D., Menlo Park, California ( June 2025) Carlos Roberto Moreno, B.A., J.D., Los Angeles, California ( June 2026) Gina Marie Raimondo, A.B., D.Phil., J.D., Providence, Rhode Island Emmett John Rice, Jr., B.A., M.B.A., Bethesda, Maryland Eve Hart Rice, B.A., M.D., Bedford, New York ( June 2021) Joshua Linder Steiner, B.A., M.St., New York, New York David Li Ming Sze, B.A., M.B.A., Hillsborough, California Annette Thomas, S.B., Ph.D., Cambridge, England ( June 2022) Kathleen Elizabeth Walsh, B.A., M.P.H., Boston, Massachusetts ( June 2023) Michael James Warren, B.A., B.A., Washington, D.C. ( June 2024) Lei Zhang, B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Hong Kong, China The O∞cers of Yale University President Peter Salovey, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Provost Scott Allan Strobel, B.A., Ph.D. Secretary and Vice President for University Life Kimberly Midori Go≠-Crews, B.A., J.D.