Yale Rep and School of Drama Will Not Produce 2020-21 Season
Yale will not produce a season of plays, but will cover expenses for MFA students to extend their studies.
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Yale will not produce a season of plays, but will cover expenses for MFA students to extend their studies.
As Broadway shutters to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the nation’s small and regional theatres follow suit—and enter a time of grave uncertainty.
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