
LMDA Retreat 2026
Where: David Geffen Yale School of Drama
New Haven, CT
When: June 12 - 14, 2026
The field is transforming and so are we. To honor four decades of LMDA , this year’s conference will be a retreat with a focus on reflection, connection and creative renewal. Hosted at the David Geffen Yale School of Drama (the site of our 1997 gathering), the 2026 New Haven LMDA Retreat is a recentering and a reimagining all in one. We’ll engage with essential topics ranging from sustainable professional practices (including finance and contracts) to innovative pedagogy and the expansion of dramaturgy across audio, film, and themed entertainment.