Nina Schatell ’23 Receives Competitive Cody Renard Richard Scholarship
The scholarship recognizes behind-the-scenes theatre-makers of color.
Terrell Jenkins ’22 Gets Shoutout by Vanguard Theater Company
Jenkins was costume designer for Into the Woods.
In Good Light: Heisman Trophy on ESPN
Professor Dave Grill and several alumni worked to light the Heisman Trophy Presentation ceremony.
Anita Yavich Earns Henry Hewes Design Award for 2020
The costume designer and associate professor of theatre design/technology was honored for her work on Soft Power.
Professor David Grill Wins Fifth Emmy Award
The Television Academy announced the winners of the 2020 Primetime Emmy® Awards.
Jen Schriever ’04 Wins Obie Award
This summer’s 2020 Obie Awards Ceremony presented Schriever with Sustained Excellence in Lighting Design honor.
Students Immersed in the Ever Expanding World of Beyond-Live Theatre
“The Live Performance and Interactive Media” summer workshop is organized by Professor of Acting David Bassuk.
Jeanna DiPaolo ’21 Wins Scholarship
The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship is administered by Theatre Communications Group.
“Respect” for Ina Mayhew ’81
Theatre Design/Tech Lecturer Ina Mayhew ’81 was production designer on the upcoming biopic on Aretha Franklin, Respect.
Theatre Design/Tech Grads Talk Shop
Like so many when the pandemic hit, designer Alexander Whittenberg ’14 (theatre design/technology or D/T) was forced to pause his work. He used the opportunity to reflect, to appreciate those who inspired him, and to consider the industry’s future.
Faculty and Alum Nominated for Drama Desk Awards
Associate Professor of Theatre Design/Technology Anita Yavich, Chris Perfetti ’11, and Herrick Goldman ’91 earned nominations.
Purchase Cares: Erica Evans ’10 Spearheading Free Health Coach Services
Offering free individual and group health coaching to those whose lives have been disrupted by the global pandemic.
#PurchaseCares: D/T Costume and Scene Shops
Making and donating masks to local hospitals.
Super Bowl Internship a “Dream Come True”
Says Design/Tech Senior Marissa Michaels
Asst. Professor Lori Wekselblatt Backstage at New York’s City Center
With dancer Misty Copeland.
Tailor to the Stars Introduces Her Own Collection
Christy Rilling ’01 (theatre design/technology) helps A-listers look fabulous.
Spotlight’s on David Grill ’86 For a Change
Westchester Magazine recently profiled David Grill, associate professor of theatre design/technology.
Declan Moore ’19 Interned at the Super Bowl
He accompanied Associate Professor Dave Grill ’86 to his 17th Super Bowl.
Dan Ozminkowski ’07 Honored
Receives the Creative Activity Initiative Award from Illinois State University, where he’s a professor.
Alumni Win Big at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Three Theatre Design/Technology alumni were honored at the Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles.
Stephen Ferri ’13 Named Wunderkind 2018
He’s on Westchester Magazine’s annual list of under-30 business superstars.
Nods to Purchase: Tony Award Nominations Announced
Three from Purchase earn Tony Award nominations and more.
Dave Grill Lights Up Superbowl Halftime Show
Student Victoria Corbalis ’18 gets the opportunity of a lifetime.
Fourth Emmy Award for David Grill ’86
For outstanding lighting direction on the Super Bowl halftime show.
2017 Emmy Nominations
Purchase alumni David Grill ’86, Jonah Kaplan ’95, and Stanley Tucci ’82 all made the cut.
Outstanding Costume Design Nomination
Anita Yavich, Associate Professor of Theatre Design/Technology, is nominated for a 2017 Drama Desk Award.
Thom Widmann ’90, Stage Manager Extraordinaire
One of NYC’s most sought-after stage mangers is lecturer in Purchase Design/Tech program
Megan Seibel ’17 Lights Up the Super Bowl
Design/tech student Megan Seibel had the opportunity of a lifetime thanks to her lighting professor Dave Grill ’86, a generous donor, and a whole lot of persistence.
Outstanding Costume Design
Congratulations to Professor Anita Yavich for capturing a 2016 Drama Desk Award.