Yale admissions video cast revealed!
Many unaffiliated viewers of the new Yale admissions material are wondering about the names that go along with the smiling, singing faces of Yale. Given that the list of actors is fairly unhelpful for anyone looking to make “Student in Dean’s Office” into the next Sam Tsui, we’ve compiled a photographic index. Disclaimer: if you were wondering about the lack of British accent in Claire Gordon’s solo, bear in mind that most vocal performances came from the same six or seven people — everyone else is just lip-synching.
Kobi Libii ‘07: Theater Studies major + Improv Comedian
Andrew Law ‘08: Former JAW Superstar
Emma Barash ‘11: Dramat Starlet
Sam Tsui ‘11: YouTube Sensation, Duke’s Man
Stan Seiden ‘10: Actual Freshman Counselor, I think.
Victoria Sanchez ‘13: Token Freshman — Good for her.
Jay Frisby ‘10: Former Whiff, Former Duke’s Man
Claire Gordon ‘10: YDN Sexbomb, Fourth Wave Feminist
Ben Wexler ‘11: Token Ginger, Duke’s Man
John Riley ‘10: Do-gooder, Duke’s Man
Ben Flores ‘10: Another Member of JAW
Rachel LaViola ‘12: A capella Singer, Slavic and otherwise
Patrick Lee ‘11: Grand Strategist
Mallory Baysek ‘11: Sings Her Own Part
Tom Sanchez ‘12: Funniest Part of The Winter’s Tale
Allison Williams ‘10: Princess of JAW
Brian Williams: Father of Allison
Ben Stango ‘11: Yale Dems Prez
Esther Hyun ‘12: Not Intimidated by Murray Biggs
Tessa Williams ‘10: Exit Player, No relation to Allison
Emily Jenda ‘10: Theatrical Powerhouse
Will Stephen ‘11: JAW, Besties with the Director
Matthew George ‘11: JAW, Besties with Will + the Director
Ethan Kuperberg ‘11: JAW, Is the Director
Matthew Prewitt ‘12: Also in JAW
Gabe Hernandez ‘07: Not in JAW
There you have it, friends. We knew them before they were famous. Another disclaimer: The Bullblog is not responsible for any incidents of stalking that may result from this post. But we damn well better get tickets to all the soon-to-be sold-out JAW shows.
15 Responses to “Yale admissions video cast revealed!”
Comment from a voice
Time January 20, 2010 at 10:16 am
Next you should publish a list of how the voices match up to the people! The kid who sings the lead is so awesome!
Comment from I want Tom Sanchez’s babies
Time January 20, 2010 at 1:12 pm
“Tom Sanchez ‘12: The funniest part of The Winter’s Tale.”
Damn straight.
Comment from Ty Gur
Time January 20, 2010 at 4:47 pm
This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen. I’m embarrassed for the University.
Comment from Bull Dog
Time January 20, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Shut it, Ty Gur. You’re in the wrong corner of the internets. Go to the YDN site if you wanna rag on this vid.
Comment from You!
Time January 20, 2010 at 6:03 pm
You left out Kate Berman!
Comment from AHHHHHHHHHHH
Time January 20, 2010 at 9:52 pm
and Cristina Costantini!!!
Comment from Hunter Gray
Time January 22, 2010 at 3:08 pm
To the PR Dept of Yale University,
I just saw the video “Why I Chose Yale” and I am INCREDIBLY EMBARRASSED for Yale and anyone associated with the school. At first I thought it was a Harvard video making fun of Yale — but realized it was a video made by Yale for Yale and immediately saw the need to write this letter to you.
Please find every single video of this online — and PULL IT OFFLINE IMMEDIATELY. It will crush the school, the image, the prestige, and the true nature of the school. Yale is NOT a musical. I was part of the theatre program (extracurricularly) and this POORLY represents the University, including the theatre programs.
Had I seen this, I would have chosen my second choice – Stanford – in a heartbeat.
I have never been so embarrassed to be associated with Yale in my life.
Hunter Gray
Yale/Trumbull ‘05
Comment from um
Time January 23, 2010 at 2:39 pm
hunter. chill out. yeesh. and thanks for letting the internet know that you were accepted by stanford.
Comment from BOZO
Time January 23, 2010 at 3:11 pm
@ Hunter. Good, we need less of you.
Comment from also
Time January 26, 2010 at 5:35 pm
let’s not forget the lovely caroline minkus please. work that berkeley dining hall.
Comment from Mott
Time February 5, 2010 at 11:38 am
What, no vampires?
Comment from Paul Boswell
Time February 28, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Wait, wasn’t Miles Jacoby in this. And I’m pretty sure he sung his part, pre-recorded of course.
Comment from Dana
Time May 1, 2010 at 11:28 am
@Hunter Gray:
I’ve though of Yale as JUST AN OPTION for a college, but after seeing this video, it actually made me want to go there EVEN MORE! Seriously, these people are extremely talented and they definitely helped attract YALE to me more than ever before. Now Yale is my FIRST option. I WANT to be a part of this amazing community of lively, dedicated and talented students, eager to learn and have fun as well. You’re school is AMAZING, please don’t be embarrassed by it. In fact,you posting that comment just made YOURSELF look bad, because of your total lack of school spirit. I agree with @BOZO — this incredible student body needs absolutely less of people like you.
Comment from Dana
Time May 1, 2010 at 11:29 am
*YOUR school is amazing, I apologize for the typo.
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Comment from miranda
Time January 20, 2010 at 8:52 am
stan seiden has lived on old campus for 3 of his yale years! He’s also a purple crayon comedienne.