Madeline Sayet
About Madeline Sayet
Madeline Sayet serves as the Executive Director of the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program and has held various roles in theater as a playwright and performer. She has received recognition for her contributions to the arts, including the White House Champion of Change Award and a place in Forbes' 2018 #30under30 list.
Work at Yale University
Madeline Sayet serves as the Executive Director of the Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program. In this role, she has been instrumental in promoting Indigenous arts and culture within the academic environment of Yale University. Her leadership focuses on creating opportunities for Indigenous artists and fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous narratives in the performing arts.
Education and Expertise
Madeline Sayet holds a Master of Arts in Shakespeare and Creativity (with Distinction) from the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham, where she studied from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Master of Arts in Individualized Study with a focus on Arts Politics and Post-colonial Theory from New York University between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater at New York University from 2007 to 2010.
Professional Experience in Theatre
Sayet has extensive experience in the theatre industry, having worked as a playwright and performer in various productions, including 'Where We Belong' at multiple theaters such as the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Seattle Rep, Goodman Theatre, and The Public Theater in 2022. She is currently involved with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Portland Center Stage as a playwright. Her previous roles include serving as a Director's Fellow at MIT Media Lab and as a National Directing Fellow at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
Madeline Sayet has held several leadership positions within arts organizations. She has been a member of the Board of Directors for the New England Foundation for the Arts since 2020 and RED EAGLE SOARING since 2022. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Trustees for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center since 2021. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to advancing the arts and supporting diverse artistic voices.
Recognition and Awards
Sayet has received notable recognition for her contributions to the arts. She was honored with The White House Champion of Change Award and was recognized as part of the Forbes 2018 class of #30under30 in the Hollywood and Entertainment category. Furthermore, she was named a National Arts Strategies' Creative Community Fellow, highlighting her impact on the arts community.