Jacob G Padron/Long Wharf Theater

Spring Lecture Series
This Spring, we are showcasing theaters in the Yale-New Haven community, and we will explore their histories, successes, obstacles and exciting plans for the future.  The New Haven community is home to many dedicated and successful theaters, and we are fortunate to hear from representatives of five outstanding organizations.  The lectures will be held from 10:30 to Noon at the Yale West Campus Conference Center (directions below)  We hope you will stay for lunch at the cafeteria to continue discussions with the presenters. The fee for the Series is $65.  Should you, as a member, wish to bring a friend (who might consider joining YUWO?) the cost would be $10 for a session.  The YUWO Lecture Series is the primary fundraiser for the Scholarship Program. To register: 2025 Lecture Signup

For more information contact: Sandrajogreer@gmail.com

Jacob G. Padrón (he/him) is the Artistic Director of Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. He is also the Founder and Artistic Director of The Sol Project, a national theater initiative that works in partnership with leading theater companies to amplify the voices of Latinx playwrights in New York City and beyond.

Padrón has held senior-level artistic positions at theater companies across the country. He was the Senior Line Producer at The Public Theater where he worked on new plays, new musicals, Shakespeare in the Park, and Public Works. He was formerly the Producer at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago where he oversaw the artistic programming in the Garage – Steppenwolf’s dedicated space for new work, new artists, and new audiences.

Under the guidance of his late mentor Diane Rodriguez, he served as the producer of Suzan-Lori Parks’ 365 Days/365 Plays for Center Theatre Group, a collaboration that included over 50 theater companies to launch Festival 365 in Los Angeles. He is currently on the faculty at Yale School of Drama where he teaches artistic producing in the graduate theater management program.

He is also a co-founder of the Artist Anti-Racism Coalition, a grassroots movement committed to dismantling structural racism within the Off-Broadway community. Originally from the central coast of California, Jacob holds degrees from Loyola Marymount University (BA) and Yale School of Drama (MFA).

Directions: The Yale West Campus Conference Center
From the North or East (New Haven) take I-95 South to exit 41 (Marsh Hill Rd). At the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto Marsh Hill Rd. At the next traffic light take a left onto the West Campus Drive/I-95 Northbound entrance ramp. Stay in the right-hand lane and check in at the Welcome Center (800-900 West Campus Drive)
From the South or West (New York) take exit 41 and go straight-ahead at the end of the ramp, across Marsh Hill Rd. onto the Northbound entrance ramp. Follow this to the fork, and stay in the right lane, and check in at the Welcome Center for directions to the conference Center (800-900 West Campus Drive)