Oh, the Drama!

David Geffen School of Drama at Yale
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  • Performing Arts
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David Geffen School of Drama at Yale celebrates its centennial with a ten-episode podcast exploring 100 years of the extraordinary productions, sensational student stories, triumphs, and challenges that have shaped the iconic institution we know today. Join host Courtney B. Vance as artists across all disciplines taught at the Geffen School show us what it takes to put on a show.

Episodes

  1. Theater Management: "The People Industry"

    5d ago

    Theater Management: "The People Industry"

    Art shapes culture, so theater managers are often at the forefront of change. That’s because the business of theater is the business of people, from the cast and crew to the audience. At DGSD, students craft AI policy, uphold institutional promises of anti-racism, and shape the theater landscape. In this episode, Carmen Morgan gets a call from Dean James Bundy. DGSD was about to change. *** This episode features Josh Borenstein (‘02, Faculty), Raekwon Fuller (‘27), Chloe Knight (’24), Reynaldi Lindner Lolong (‘13), Shaunda Miles McDill (‘04), Carmen Morgan (Faculty), and Maya Simon (‘28). Read about Carmen’s organization Arts Equity and learn more about Phamaly, the Denver-based theater where Raekwon did his fellowship. *** Oh, the Drama! is written, produced, and edited by Zachary Goldberg and Isabel Robertson. Executive producers are Jill BC Du Boff and James Bundy. Episode art by Kiki Gordon (‘27). Original music by James Harrison Monaco. Additional music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/surf-turf License code: YOO2VOFWQZI7VRY8 https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/dancing-in-kotor License code: E3IOIDD2YQMHPGW9 https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/dancing-in-kotor License code: E3IOIDD2YQMHPGW9 https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/gossip License code: ZKFGQMFJTV7FHCHD https://uppbeat.io/t/future-forests/tides License code: UOPWWXASTQK15FAH https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/to-valhalla License code: DYHO2ZI4VF8ZEHO7 https://uppbeat.io/t/vocalista/spread-the-light License code: FJFZJAPL7ZXZOMGN https://uppbeat.io/t/vocalista/mind-maps License code: GWNDNDHJBGBW5REK https://uppbeat.io/t/anthem-falls/polaroid-memoirs License code: OBRD3QUMOE3QYVNS https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/magical-playground License code: ZLXGS49T5QNSP1JW https://uppbeat.io/t/the-magical-egg/creeping-around-absurdly License code: MT0JZARJNTR4OKTM https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/marshmallow License code: 18FE7SJWRGBWVFHL

    44 min
  2. Playwriting: "A Work in Progress"

    May 20

    Playwriting: "A Work in Progress"

    A good script  is powerful: it can change hearts and open minds. The secret? Playwriting is a team sport. Learn how Yale playwrights like Sarah Ruhl, Marcus Gardley, and Interview with a Vampire showrunner Rolin Jones use workshopping and collaboration to sharpen their scripts and hone their artistic voices. *** This episode features Emily Breeze (‘26), Marcus Gardley (‘04, Faculty), Rolin Jones (‘04), Nia Robinson (‘27), and Sarah Ruhl (Faculty). *** Oh, the Drama! is written, produced, and edited by Zachary Goldberg and Isabel Robertson. Executive producers are Jill BC Du Boff and James Bundy. Episode art by Kiki Gordon. Original music by James Harrison Monaco. Additional music from Upbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/floor-model/hogeweyk License code: WYYEPPFXBWCZQKEZ https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/also-sprach-zarathustra License code: A3TWWW9HPGALRLUF https://uppbeat.io/t/tobias-voigt/particles-and-waves License code: CDWT3UCCF4WMT29Y https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/summer-the-four-seasons-vivaldi License code: K75THUY0SYZUAFFJ https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/dance-of-the-hours-ponchielli License code: TDCPTJTTGAZWSNEH https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/lovely-waltz License code: YEQHKB6X2XQZVGIT https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart License code: CRMMKRH2GKJRSJJS https://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/impressionist License code: SMBRMLKLWUMNHY6U https://uppbeat.io/t/airstream/bashin-it License code: YEY2CZAJPRJCOVV8 https://uppbeat.io/t/the-magical-egg/creeping-around-absurdly License code: WLPOLX15GB9NEMNH https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/planting-seeds License code: QJNDMRPLBXAZNDKT https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/vienna-blood-waltz-johann-strauss-ii License code: GSESNBWD51HKSHG3 https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/chopin-nocturne-no-2-in-e-flat License code: WFXSR3OPXOUPPF1R

    40 min
  3. Opening Night: "Revolution is Always in the Air"

    May 13

    Opening Night: "Revolution is Always in the Air"

    Change is a constant at Yale's David Geffen School of Drama. Legendary leaders, restless students, and a midnight meeting that led to the birth of Yale Repertory Theatre - this is the story of how DGSD became what it is, as told by actor Courtney B. Vance ('86). *** This episode features James Magruder ('88, D.F.A. '92), Catherine Sheehy ('92, D.F.A. '99), and Irene Lewis ('66). Read James's book The Play's the Thing: Fifty Years of Yale Repertory Theatre for more on Yale's theatrical past, and be on the lookout for Catherine's upcoming book for a comprehensive history of the school. *** Oh, the Drama! is written, produced, and edited by Zachary Goldberg and Isabel Robertson. Executive producers are Jill BC Du Boff and James Bundy. Episode art by Kiki Gordon. Original music by James Harrison Monaco. Additional music from Uppbeat: Puzzle Pieces, Albert BeharHidden Signs, SoundrollTicking Tension, Albert BeharDon't Misbehave, SoundrollFantasia, Monument MusicComplex World, All Good FolksGravity of Us, DADAAlpenglow, Hvegel

    41 min
  4. Trailer: Oh, the Drama!

    Trailer

    Trailer: Oh, the Drama!

    Celebrate 100 years on stage with an original ten-part podcast from David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. Host Courtney B. Vance ('86) takes you behind the curtain, exploring how the Geffen School has trained a century of artists across theatrical disciplines. Hear sensational student stories, learn from Geffen School faculty, and listen to award-winning alumni reminisce on Oh, the Drama! The first episode is out soon.

    2 min

Trailer

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David Geffen School of Drama at Yale celebrates its centennial with a ten-episode podcast exploring 100 years of the extraordinary productions, sensational student stories, triumphs, and challenges that have shaped the iconic institution we know today. Join host Courtney B. Vance as artists across all disciplines taught at the Geffen School show us what it takes to put on a show.

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  • Creator
    David Geffen School of Drama at Yale
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Geffen School of Drama at Yale
  • Show Website
    Oh, the Drama!

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