Dick Wolf Drama Center Honored with Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award
The historic building — reimagined as a world-class home for USC’s School of Dramatic Arts — was recognized at the Conservancy’s annual awards ceremony
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USC School of Dramatic Arts Launches Institute for Actor-Driven Innovation To Empower Performers For The Age Of AI
New institute leveraging the power of acting starts with an AI think tank focused on developing distinctly human skills and advancing creativity
New institute leveraging the power of acting starts with an AI think tank focused
on developing distinctly human skills and advancing creativity
Danny Strong named 2026 SDA Commencement Speaker
Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning multihyphenate returns to alma mater for May ceremony
“What, Like It’s Hard?” SDA and Annenberg Make Collaboration Look Easy With ‘Legally Blonde’
A cross-school partnership between the School of Dramatic Arts and an USC Annenberg public relations class is giving students real-world experience — and a hit musical.
A cross-school partnership between the School of Dramatic Arts and an Annenberg PR class is giving students real-world experience — and a hit musical
The Serious Power of Comedy
At USC, comedy is more than a path to stardom; it’s a practical skill across disciplines.
Philip G. Allen Scholarship Celebration
Photos from the scholarship launch, bringing the SDA community together in support of sound and production students.
Faculty Q&A: Gabriella Santinelli
Faculty member Gabriella Santinelli talks about her career, actor training, and staying in motion as a working artist.
Alumni Marquee Winter 2025
Our Trojan Family has been busy. Here is a selection of alumni activities and achievements from the second half of 2025.
Student Q&A: Kaitlyn Chaidez
The BFA Stage Management senior discusses her role as Production Manager for Legally Blonde, the value of embracing mistakes, and what it means to lead with both rigor and joy.
Susan Grode Leaves Lasting Legacy
The trailblazing entertainment attorney spent decades protecting creators’ rights while championing the performing arts and advancing the mission of the USC School of Dramatic Arts.