Senior Project Productions Archive

2022-2023

Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika

by Tony Kushner

A Senior Project in Directing for Catherine Alam-Nist

Advised by David Chambers

https://collegearts.yale.edu/events/shows-screenings/angels-america-part-two-perestroika

COLORED VEILS

A Senior Project and original inter-media performance by Sophia Hall

Advised by Joan MacIntosh

Directed by Cleopatra Mavhunga

GIRLS AREN’T FUNNY

A Senior Project and original solo performance by Claire Sattler

Advised by Deb Margolin

Directed by Samantha Fisher

https://collegearts.yale.edu/events/shows-screenings/girls-arent-funny

Mercury's Footpath

by Ellen McLaughlin

A Senior Project in Acting for Dominic Sullivan and Directing for Samantha White

Advised by Toni Dorfman

https://collegearts.yale.edu/events/shows-screenings/mercurys-footpath

SCAPINO!

by Frank Dunlop and Jim Dale

A Senior Project in Acting for Julian Hornos-Kohl and Bradley Nowacek and Directing for Cleopatra Mavhunga

Advised by David Chambers, Albert Laguna and Mike Rossmy

https://collegearts.yale.edu/events/shows-screenings/scapino

THE ZOO STORY

by Edward Albee

A Senior Project in Acting for Sean Luc Rogers

Advised by Toni Dorfman

Directed by Madison Cole

https://collegearts.yale.edu/events/shows-screenings/zoo-story

VIOLET

Music By Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics and Book by Brian Crawley

Based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts

A Senior Project in Acting for Rebecca Salzhauer

Advised by Dan Egan

Directed by Claire Donnellan

https://collegearts.yale.edu/events/shows-screenings/violet-0

YOU GOT OLDER

by Clare Barron

A Senior Project in Acting for Naomi Goodheart

Advised by Deb Margolin

Directed by Elka Wade

2015-2016

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf

Photos from for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, by Ntozake Shange, a Senior Project in Theater Studies for Nailah Harper-Malveaux and Kyra Riley, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 12 - 14, 2015. Photos by Alexander Zhang.

2014-2015

Eurydice

Photos from Lucie Ledbetter and Leah Osterman’s Senior Project, Eurydice​, by Sarah Ruhl, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center October 30 - November 1, 2014.

Liminal

Photos from Nathaniel Dolquist’s Senior Project, Liminal​, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center September 26 - October 4, 2014.

The Tempest

Photos from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a curricular project in Yale Theater Studies, directed by Prof. Toni Dorfman, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 13 - 15, 2014.

2013-2014

Valhalla

Photos from Irene Casey, Maggie Ditre, and Spencer Klavan’s Senior Project “Valhalla,” by Paul Rudnick, performed at the Whitney Humanities Theater March 27-29, 2014.

Bent

Photos from Connor Lounsbury’s senior project “Bent,” by Martin Sherman, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 1-9, 2013.

Misanthrope

Photos from Moliere’s “Twelfth Night,” a curricular project in Yale Theater Studies, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 21-23, 2013.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

One of Those Things

Photos from Henry Gottfried’s senior project “One of Those Things: some music by cole porter,” performed at the Calhoun Cabaret October 17-19, 2013.

Paper Bag Princess

Photos from Yuvika Tolani and Molly Houlahan’s Senior Project “The Paper Bag Princess,” a new musical based on the book by Robert Munsch, book and lyrics by Molly Houlahan, music and lyrics by Benji Goldsmith, performed at the Whitney Humanities Theater February 21-March 1, 2014.

Spitfire Grill

Photos from Lucy Cabrera and Wells Thorne’s Senior Project “The Spitfire Grill,” by James Valcq and Fred Alley, performed at the Whitney Humanities Theater February 6-8, 2014.

Stone and Sparrow

Photos from Laurel Durning-Hammond’s Senior Project “Stone & Sparrow,” by Alex Ratner and Laurel Durning-Hammond, directed by Annette Jolles and performed at the Whitney Humanities Theater April 17-19, 2014.

The Water Play

Photos from Christine Shaw and Sara Hendel’s senior project “The Water Play,” an original play by Christine Shaw, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center October 16-19, 2013.

Wander

Photos from Andrew Freeburg and Jen Kramer’s Senior Project “Wander,” performed at 36 Edgewood Gallery, April 10-12, 2014.

2012-2013

Breaking the Code

Photos from Amanda Chang’s senior project “Breaking the Code,” by Hugh Whitemore, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center January 31-February 2, 2013.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Orlando

Photos from Bonnie Antosh’s senior project “Orlando,” by Sarah Ruhl, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center April 18-20,2013.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Richard 2012

Photos from Alex Kramer and Charlie Polinger’s senior project, “Richard 2012 or The Body Politic,” based on Shakespeare’s Richard III and the 2012 Presidential Campaign, performed November 2-10 at the Whitney Humanities Center. All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Richard III

Photos from Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” a senior project for Cambrian Thomas-Adams and Nora Stewart, directed by Joseph Roach. Performed at the Whitney Humanities Center April 5-13, 2013.  All photos by Rebecca Sylvers.

The Real Thing

Photos from Mitchel Kawash’s senior project, “The Real Thing,” by Tom Stoppard, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center February 15-23, 2013.

The Void

Photos from Derek DiMartini’s senior project, “The Void,” performed at the Off Broadway Theater February 21-23, 2013.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Twelfth Night

Photos from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” a senior project for Harriet Weaver, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 30-December 7, 2012.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Ugly People

Photos from Willa Fitzgerald’s senior project “Ugly People,” an original play by Cory Finley ‘11, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center October 4-7, 2012.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

2011-2012

Adding Machine: A Musical

Photos from Melinda Paul’s senior project, Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt’s ”Adding Machine: A Musical,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 30-December 1, 2011.  Directed by Paige McGinley. All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Photos from Brennan Caldwell’s senior project, ”Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” book by John Cameron Mitchell and music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, performed at the Calhoun Cabaret February 9-18, 2012.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Macbeth

Photos Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” a senior project for Jamie Biondi, Sam Lasman and Kate Pitt, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center February 2-4, 2012.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Marisol

Photos from Cleo Handler-Jedrlinic and Timmia Hearn Feldman’s senior project, Jose Rivera’s ”Marisol,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center October 6-8, 2011.  All photos by McKay Neild.

Othello

Photos from Kalyan Ray-Muzumber and Austin Trow’s senior project, ”Othello,” by Shakespeare, performed at the Morse-Stile Crescent Theater March 29-31, 2012.  Directed by Murray Biggs. All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

Talley's Folly

Photos from Lily Lamb-Atkinson and Keith Rubin’s senior project, Lanford Wilson’s ”Talley’s Folly,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center February 16-18, 2012.  All photos by Bill Sacco, Yale Photo+Design.

2010-2011

A Streetcar Named Desire

Photos from Isabel Siragusa’s senior project of Tennesse Williams’s ”A Streetcar Named Desire,” performed at the Crescent Underground Theater February 24-26, 2011. All photos by William K. Sacco.

“A Streetcar Named Desire” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

Caucasian Chalk Circle

Photos from Kate Berman’s senior project, Bertolt Brecht’s “Caucasian Chalk Circle” directed by Daniel Larlham and performed at the Whitney Humanities Center April 14-16, 2011.  All photos by William K. Sacco.

“Caucasian Chalk Circle” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

Henry 5.1

Photos from Will Turner’s senior project, an original adaptation of Shakespeare entitled ”Henry 5.1” directed by Joseph Roach and performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 17-19, 2010.  All photos by William K. Sacco.

Henry 5.1 on the Yale Drama Coalition site here.

Phantomwise

Photos from Daisy Long and Matthew McCollum’s senior project, ”Phatomwise” by Oren Stevens ‘11, performed at the Yale Repertory Theatre October 7-9, 2010.

“Phantomwise” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

Rabbit Hole

Photos from Maia Collier’s senior project of David Lindsay-Abaire’s ”Rabbit Hole,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center October 21-23, 2010.  All photos by Adam Payne.

The Fantasticks

Photos from Nina Cabrera’s senior project of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s ”The Fantasticks,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center March 2-4, 2011.  All photos by William K. Sacco.

“The Fantasticks” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

2009-2010

Beautiful Little Fools

Photos from Tessa Williams’ senior project.  She performed her original play “Beautiful Little Fools” at the Whitney Humanities Center April 1-3, 2010.  All photos by Jo Lynn Caldwell.

“Beautiful Little Fools” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

Critical Mass

Photos from Dan Amerman’s senior project “Critical Mass,” directed by Deb Margolin, performed at the Whitney Humanities Center April 15-17, 2010. The play was created and performed by the class of Theater Studies 381b, “The Performance Play: Downtown Theater of the ‘80’s and ‘90’s.”

“Critical Mass” on the Yale Drama Coalition website, here.

Life Is a Dream

Photos from Isaac Durand’s senior project of Pedro Calderon de la Barca’s ”Life Is A Dream,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center November 5-7, 2009.  All photos by Eric Anderson.

“Life is a Dream” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

Measure for Measure

Photos from Erin Capistrano’s senior project of Shakespeare’s ”Measure for Measure,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center Theater February 4-6, 2010.

“Measure for Measure” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

All photos by Bronwen Roberts.

Once Five Years Pass

Photos from Gary Jaffe and Robert Foley’s senior project Federico Garcia Lorca’s “Once Five Years Pass,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center October 22-24, 2009. Photos by Eric Anderson and Lauren Bremen.

Once Five Years Pass on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

2008-2009

From Up Here

Photos from Ashley Rodbro’s senior project Liz Flahive’s “From Up Here,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center February 12-14, 2009. All hotos by JoLynn Caldwell.

“From Up Here” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

Lips Together, Teeth Apart

Photos from Jennifer Cohen’s senior project of Terrence McNally’s “Lips Together, Teeth Apart,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center December 3-5, 2008.

“Lips Together, Teeth Apart” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

The Real Thing

Photos from Lee Seymour’s senior project of Tom Stoppard’s ”The Real Thing,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center April 9-11, 2009. All photos by Crystal Garcia.

“The Real Thing” on the Yale Drama Coalition website here.

2007-2008

PROJECT O presents Don't Look Back!

Photos from Don’t Look Back! a rock ‘n roll Orpheus, performed April 18-19, 2008 at the Whitney Theater as part of the 2007-2008 World Performance Project season.

Project O revives American popular music and dance forms from the 1950s and 60s to create and perform a multi-media rock ‘n roll version of the doomed love of Orpheus for Eurydice. Project O is the final project of THST 319b: Project O, co-taught by Joseph Roach, Emily Coates, Bronwen MacArthur, and Joseph Cermatori. Project O is produced in conjunction with a production of Monteverdi’s Orfeo, directed by Richard Lalli, sponsored by the Yale Baroque Opera Project. All photos by Jennifer W. Lester.

Waiting for Godot

Photos from Christopher Bettwy and Emmett Zackheim’s senior project Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” performed at the Whitney Humanities Center in spring 2008. All photos by Emmett Zackheim.