Ms. Yael Frank is officially joining the Upper School faculty after directing The Addams Family last spring and will be leading the performing arts programs at Ramaz!

AB: How long have you been involved with Ramaz?

YF: I have been involved with communications since last September and have been with the Upper School since August.

AB: What roles are you taking on at the Upper School?

YF: I am directing the plays, I am the advisor for the yearbook, and I teach the theater elective. I also do some graphic design stuff for the school.

AB: What did you study in college?

YF: I went to school for art. I graduated with a degree in studio art and fine arts.

AB: Did you study theater at all?

YF: Although I never studied theater formally, I did theater in high school and college as an actor. I use what I learned during my time as an actor while working as the creative director of the play.

AB: How did you become the yearbook advisor?

YF: I have a previous background in graphic design, and the school wanted me to use those skills to help make this year’s yearbook.

AB: What are you most excited about for this upcoming school year?

YF: Definitely the shows! We are going to do Shrek in December and a regular play in the spring. It is not going to be a serious play; it just means a non-musical, but it will be fun and funny. I only do comedies and fun shows.

AB: What is your favorite musical?

YF: Chicago!

AB: What do you hope to accomplish with the performing arts this year?

YF: I want to make the performing arts a more consistent program at Ramaz. I want people to be excited about the performing arts and for it to be fun. There are a lot of really cool shows that are serious, but what I want to accomplish and what the environment needs is fun, funny, exciting, and colorful extravagant shows.