Links

These links are provided as a courtesy, and neither their inclusion nor the comments herein imply any endorsement or guarantee on the part of the Yale Dramatic Association, Yale University, or any of its subsidiaries.

Yale Theater

• The Yale School of Drama
• The Yale Repertory Theatre
• The Yale Cabaret - Fine theater after dark.

Yale Theater Resources

• Yale University Guidelines for Undergraduate Theatrical Productions and Special Events - Know them well.
• Yale Drama Coalition

Publications

• Yale University Press
  • Playwriting: The Structure of Action - A classic guide to dramatic writing now revised and expanded for a new generation of playwrights and screenwriters
  • Vanishing Acts: Theater Since the Sixties - Gordon Rogoff tells the story of live theater in America over the past forty years.
  • Sarah Bernhardt: The Art of High Drama - A beautifully illustrated celebration of the life, art, and style of "the Divine Sarah"

Undergraduate Theater at Other Universities

• Theater and Performance at Harvard University
• Northwestern University Department of Theatre
• Northwestern University's Waa-Mu Show! - Northwestern's original musical revue by students, for students.

General Theater Related Sites

• BroadwayStars - A homepage for theater fans, with links to theatres, magazines, online databases, and anything else in the world of theater.
• Internet Broadway Database (IBDB) - An extensive database of directors and shows.
• Broadway.com - Tickets, show information, and reviews about Broadway and London's West End.
• American Theater Web - Advertisements for shows and theatres throughout the country. A great place to advertise or to look for good shows to see.
• Theatre Communications Group - Information on theater throughout the nation, including information about theatres, educational programs, and jobs.
• NY.com's Broadway Theater and Dance - A guide to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway performances throughout New York City.
• The New York Times: Theater - The theater section of the New York Times. A must-see for schedules, reviews, and articles on theater in New York and the world.
• The New York Theatre Experience's nytheatre.com - News and information about New York theater.
• The Drama Desk Awards - Site of the prestigious Drama Desk Award, one of the biggest awards in the world of theater.
• American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards: Official Site - The official website of the Tony, the most coveted award in Broadway theater.
• The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) - A searchable database of almost every movie ever made.

Licensing

• Music Theatre International
• The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
• Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
• Samuel French, Inc.
• Faber & Faber
• Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.

Jobs

• Playbill
• Backstage.com
• BackstageJobs.com
• TCG ArtSEARCH
• StagePros.com - Committed to those working in the industry. Post your resume, search job and casting notices, and even place your portfolio online.
• Theatre Jobs

Theaters and Theater Companies

New Haven and Connecticut

• The Yale Repertory Theatre
• The Shubert, New Haven

"How-To" Information

• Entertainment Services and Technology Association - Technical documents and general information on theater technology.
• International Association of Lighting Designers - Setting the global standard for lighting design excellence.
• United States Institute for Theatre Technology - Technical documents, classified ads, and general information on theater technology.
• Kai's Sound Handbook - A comprehensive introduction and reference for all things sound-related, created by a former Dramat sound designer.

Vendors

General

• Tools for Stagecraft - While relatively expensive, these guys have incredibly cool stuff that no techie can be without.
• The Home Depot - Everything you need from the online arm of the popular home improvement store.

Lighting

• Goboservice by Sunland Optics - Custom gobo specialists
• Multi-Lite - A major distributor of stage, studio, TV, and film lighting lamps
• Barbizon Lighting Company - Lighting instruments and accessories. A quick way to get gels, gobos, and lamps, or any other lighting equipment.
• Rosco USA - The homepage of probably the most popular maker of gels and gobos in the United States. Also has a "Tech Notes" section.
• LEE Filters USA
• Altman Lighting - Home of the maker of the most popular lighting instruments around. Also a great place to find local distributors and rental houses.
• Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC) - Makers of the Source 4 instrument, ETC is probably the most important manufacturer of instruments and control boards in the country.
• Fazetron-SSTV - Online ordering of lighting, video, and audio equipment.
• Stage Lighting Store - Instruments, lamps, and accessories by mail.
• Stage Lights.com - Buy almost any lighting equipment by mail.
• Pro Theatrical - Online shopping for lamps, gel, and lighting accessories.
• Production Advantage, Inc. - One of the best places to buy lighting and theatrical equipment on the net. Their prices and service are some of the best in the business.
• Advanced Lighting & Sound Solutions - The homepage of one of the best and closest shops for sound and lighting rentals and sales.

Sound

• One Dream Sound - Ones of the biggest rental houses in New York. You get a lot for your buck, including great service, from these guys.
• Advanced Lighting & Sound Solutions - The homepage of one of the best and closest shops for sound and lighting rentals and sales.

Scenic

• Connecticut Stone Supplies, Inc. - Your closest stop for stone tiles, gravel, and other landscaping materials.
• New Milford Lumber - The local lumber shop. Get wood.

Costumes

• The Costume Bazaar
• TDF Costume Collection