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Alumni Q&A: Shivani Thakkar BA Theatre ’05
For our Alumni Q&A series, Shivani Thakkar BA Theatre ’05 discusses dance, defining success for oneself, and tuning out the noise.
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Local high school students journey Into the Woods
Students from East and South Los Angeles travel to the Bing Theatre for a special performance of the Sondheim masterpiece.
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New Faculty Spotlight: Noel Nichols
New faculty member Noel Nichols talks sound design and representation at SDA.
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Oscar Winner Adrien Brody Talks Shop With SDA Students
Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody stopped by SDA for a Q&A with David Warshofsky
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Student Group Spotlight: Theatre Students Association (TSA)
ISPs have been a way for theatre students to independently flex their creative muscles for decades. TSA is giving them a boost.
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Halloween at SDA: A Conversation About Horror Acting for Stage & Screen
Filmmaker and SDA alum Michael Schwartz sat down with students for a Halloween conversation about acting in horror.
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Faculty Q&A: Gary Domasin
The faculty member shares advice he gives to students, his work outside of USC and Halloween costume tips.
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New Faculty Spotlight: Samantha C. Jones
Dynamic costume designer Samantha C. Jones has brought her talents and experience to the SDA faculty.
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SDA and Thunder Studios give students a glimpse of the future of performance at the third Multihyphenate Masterclass
SDA students and alumni got a glimpse into the future of live performance at October’s Multihyphenate Masterclass in collaboration with Thunder Studios.
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Casting and representation discussed at second Multihyphenate Masterclass
Professor Rodney To led a panel of the industry’s leading agents and casting directors in a frank discussion of casting and representation.
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With Wedlock of the Gods, professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC’s main stage
The production, which featured a nearly all-Black cast of students from the USC School of Dramatic Arts, celebrated the work of playwright Zulu Sofola.
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“There’s no ‘no’”: Mindy Kaling accepts inaugural Multihyphenate Award
Kaling recieved award during event led by Colman Domingo, and also featured Franklin Leonard, Paula Wagner, and Sean San José.
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