Comedy legend and proud Trojan Will Ferrell spoke with Professor Natsuko Ohama about his career, acting advice and why studying acting is a great way to spend your college years.

Rod and Elsie Nakamoto name the School’s Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion after two notable members of the Trojan Family.

The USC School of Dramatic Arts and USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative are working with the Adobe Foundation to measure and support inclusion in entertainment.

Throughout the university’s celebration of the first 50 years of Title IX, we highlighted these SDA Trailblazers who forged their own paths to success both within the university and beyond in their professional pursuits. We acknowledge their courage and tenacity in making SDA, USC, and the world, a more equitable place.

Several MFA students took a “surreal” and “life-changing” trip to New York, enjoying behind-the-scenes access to top Broadway shows and rehearsing in one of the city’s most storied venues.

Star of stage and screen Alexandra Billings made history this year as the first transgender faculty member to earn tenure at the School of Dramatic Arts.

In the modern arts and entertainment world, it’s becoming more and more essential to have multiple skill sets and interests. The School of Dramatic Arts’ Multihyphenate Masterclass series invited guest artists who are leaders in their fields to have in-depth discussions on pursuing a multifaceted career in the industry.

Three recent SDA alumni forged a bond after discovering they had all worked as stage managers on Broadway’s critically acclaimed revival of Into the Woods.

The 2023 Fall Alumni Celebration gave members of the Trojan Family a chance to reconnect and honored alum Richard G. Weinberg with the SDA Alumni Service Award.

SDA actors had the opportunity to act at the iconic Pasadena Playhouse, getting a taste of the life of a professional actor while working around their studies.

A proud tradition and an important part of many students’ experience on campus, independent student productions are theatrical groups that put on performances that are entirely student-selected, student-organized and student-run. This year we’ve spotlighted the work being done by USC students as they continue to make inspiring art and deliver incredible performances. 

A new production of Anna Deveare Smith’s landmark play reveals convergences between Los Angeles history and USC.

We caught up with three Comedy Performance minors to better understand how they use SDA classes to follow their dreams and round out their education.