Gordon Myles Rogoff

Gordon was on the faculty of the Yale School of Drama when I worked for the Dean/Artistic Director 1989-1998. I will remember him always for his charm and friendliness. It was always a joy to see him come into the office to collect his mail and pause for a quick chat. Godspeed Gordon!

I'm probably not alone in saying that Gordon was my mentor, but he was one of the most influential people in my life. I was a student at the University of Buffalo when I became his assistant on a production of Venus & Adonis that he directed. For the next several years, while either in Buffalo or Brooklyn I continued to learn, from both he and Mort, how to see and understand art, particularly theatre. But even more, how to enjoy great food and wine as well as great art. Happily, I saw both of them a few years ago and was able to thank them in person for how much they helped me become who I am today.

My grandson's name is Owen Gordon and when I told Gordon that news a year ago, I said that he was the first person that came to my mind, and it felt right.

Gordon was a good friend of my mother, Gabriela Cruz and my aunt Carmen Cruz, both chilian. They met Gordon in New York when being young and very fond of theater. Gordon and Mort came to my wedding in Buenos Aires, Argentina, invited by my mom. I remember them being so nice and smart. Gordon was a lovely person: witty, charming, cultivated. My mom was a very close friend of him in spite of the distance.