In the News
Shining a light on Elizabeth Harper
The assistant professor of lighting design brings professional experience into the classroom.
lights, please
Alumni Q&A: Pia Shah
From her lead role in ‘Orange’ at South Coast Repertory to her most exciting project, the MFA Acting ’13 graduate discusses life after USC.
q&a
Conversations of inclusion and equity in the aftermath of Oscars, industry controversies
A look at how the School of Dramatic Arts is addressing tough issues in the classroom in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite and #TimesUp movements.
diversity
Laughter actually is pretty good medicine
External Read: ‘The Paper Gown’ discusses why medical clowning programs like the School of Dramatic Arts need to be recognized.
healing
Danny Strong executive produces ‘Proven Innocent’
Alumnus’ new show about a team of lawyers premieres Feb. 15.
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Takeshi Kata receives nomination for set design
The associate professor of scenic design earned a nod from the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle for work on ‘Angels in America’ at Berkeley Rep.
focus on faculty
Alumni Q&A: Roland Buck III
The School of Dramatic Arts briefly caught up with the actor to find out about his experience at USC and what he’s up to since graduating.
q&a
Kenneth Noel Mitchell, head of the musical theatre program
The professor of theatre practice brings his experience in artistic programming and curriculum development to SDA.
new BFA