Yale Cabaret
Now in its 29th year, the Yale Cabaret performs 20 shows a year from September through May in an intimate, club-like setting, operated entirely by School of Drama students. The Cabaret kitchen offers a full selection of gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and weekly specials, beer, wine and a variety of other beverages. Located at 217 Park Street, the Cabaret performs two shows nightly, Thursday - Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Memberships are available for the 1998-99 season at substantial savings over single ticket prices. For membership, reservations and information, call 432-1566.
Yale Dramatic Association
The Yale Dramatic Association, an undergraduate extracurricular
group, produces about eight shows per year. The Dramat operates in the
University Theatre,
222 York St., presenting two professionally directed productions on its
mainstage, five student-directed productions and a Commencement show. The
Dramat provides opportunities for actors, directors, designers,
technicians, administrators and playwrights to work in a fully equipped
theater facility. For more information, call 432-1212.
Yale Children's Theater Company
The Yale Children's Theater Company offers on-campus shows for
children and adults alike, and performs shows and runs workshops at local
schools and community centers. The public is invited to all on-campus
performances, which take place at
248 Park St. There is a minimal admission fee for some shows; others are
offered free of charge. For further information, call 432-1210.
School of Drama
Each season, the Yale School of Drama showcases the talents of its students in four productions staged by members of the graduating directing class. The 1998-99 season under consideration includes "Great Men of Science, Nos. 21 & 22" by Glen Berger, directed by Wier Harman (Oct. 19-24); "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, directed by Alec Wild (Dec. 3-5 and 7-9); "The Winter's Tale" by Shakespeare, directed by Eyal Goldberg (March 8-13); and "The Visit" by Friedrich Duerrenmatt, directed by K. Elizabeth Stevens (April 26-May 1.)
With the exception of "Twelfth Night," the shows will be presented at the University Theatre, located at 222 York St. "Twelfth Night" will be presented at the Yale Repertory Theatre, located at the corner of Chapel and York streets. Performances are held Monday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $10 to $15. For more information, contact the Yale Repertory Theatre/Yale School of Drama box office at 432-1234.
Yale Repertory Theatre
The Yale Repertory Theatre is the professional affiliate of the School of Drama under the leadership of artistic director Stan Wojewodski Jr., dean of the School of Drama, and managing director Victoria Nolan. The 1998-99 season features six plays running from mid-September through late May.
The season includes Mabou Mines' "Peter and Wendy," adapted for the stage from J.M. Barrie's novel by Liza Lorwin and directed by Lee Breuer (Sept. 17-Oct. 3); "Galileo" by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Charles Laughton and directed by Evan Yionoulis (Oct. 22-Nov. 14); "Crumbs from the Table of Joy," by Lynn Nottage, directed by Seret Scott (Nov. 27-Dec. 19); and "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare, directed by Mark Rucker (Jan.28-Feb. 20), which is being offered as a special project of the School of Drama and will feature the graduating acting class. The season continues with Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie," directed by Joseph Chaikin (March 18-April 10); and Noel Coward's "Hay Fever," which will be directed by Stan Wojewodksi Jr. (April 29-May 22).
"Peter and Wendy" and "Crumbs from the Table of Joy" will be presented at the University Theatre, located at 222 York St. All other shows will be at the Yale Repertory Theatre, located at the corner of Chapel and York streets.
The Yale Rep offers a variety of memberships this season, including
10-play subscriptions for all six offerings plus the four School of Drama
productions (see the above entry); six-play Yale Rep subscriptions; four-
and six-play flex passes; and Student Passbooks offering all six plays of
the Rep's season for $54. University faculty and staff may purchase $25
memberships (up to four memberships allowed per person) which entitle the
holders to a $10 ticket to each production in the calendar year plus
additional events and exclusive discounts at area restaurants and
retailers. For more information or to order tickets and package
reservations, call the Yale Rep box office at 432-1234.
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