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Leave a legacy with an engraved paver at the new SDA Drama Center

The USC School of Dramatic Arts has just opened its stunning state-of-the-art Drama Center at the center of USC’s arts corridor. This 40,000 square-foot student “creative hub” includes a mainstage theatre, a Cabaret/Improv theatre, ample classroom studios, as well as a one-of-a-kind Professional Development Center and the Sparks Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This new creative 5-story space houses a beautiful courtyard, a vibrant lounge for students to convene, rehearse and collaborate at the center of USC’s bustling campus of 21 schools. Anchoring an arts corridor that includes the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Thornton School of Music and Kaufman School of Dance, this new Drama Center sits in one of the most prominent locations on campus, on the corner of 34th and Hoover.

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Personalized pavers are displayed in the Drama Center courtyard.

Your personalized paver will be displayed in the Drama Center Courtyard

  • Commemorate your graduation, reunion, cast, show, and other SDA milestones
  • Memorialize a treasured alumnus, faculty or staff member
  • Include a quote from your favorite play, movie or artist 
  • Etch your name into the history of your alma mater

One style of paver is still available:

Paver D (12”x6”)
  • Donation of $1500
  • Up to Three Lines
  • Maximum 42 Characters (14 Characters per Line including spaces)
Order

We are not currently accepting new paver orders. If you would like to be notified when we reopen submissions, please contact Summer Grubaugh at sogrubau@usc.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How will I be able to find my engraved paver?
    Your order will be sectioned into the designated area and you will receive a confirmation email with a map depicting where your paver(s) will be installed.
  • After I place my order can I change the text?
    You will receive a confirmation email shortly after you place your order. If you wish to make any changes to your text it has to be done on this verification by contacting muhlbach@usc.edu.
  • Because the “SDA Paver Campaign” is a fundraising opportunity, how do I get the tax information necessary to claim this gift? 
    Your paver is tax-deductible and you will receive a letter from the university indicating your tax benefit.
  • If I order a paver and then change my mind, how can I cancel the order?
    Once your donation has been received and processed, your paver order will be considered final and cannot be canceled or refunded.