Biography
Darlene Kaplan has worked in arts and entertainment since her days at Yale, when she ran the Davenport Dramat. Upon graduating she began her career in New York City as the literary executive and casting director at the WPA Theatre, where she developed and cast over 30 plays, including Little Shop of Horrors and Steel Magnolias.
A member of the Yale Club of Los Angeles, Kaplan currently serves as an ASC Director in Southern California, a volunteer for the Yale Alumni Fund, and a member of the YaleWomen Council. She enjoyed reconnecting with her classmates through work on the gift committee for her 35th and 40th reunions, and as co-chair of her 45th reunion. Other volunteer activities have included mentoring with the Fulfillment Fund, whose goal is to make college a reality for students in underresourced communities, and serving on the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Campaign Advisory Committee with husband Steve Zuckerman.
As a producer and theatrical manager, Kaplan continues to collaborate with Yale alumni from both the undergraduate and drama schools. She is honored to be a member of the YAA Board, and looks forward to both continuing her work alongside dedicated Yale alumni and reaching out to greater Yale community.
