Late in 2024, it was announced that Dick Wolf, the Emmy-winning creator/producer and architect of the most successful brand in television (Law & Order), is supporting the next generation of young artists and creative entrepreneurs with a significant contribution to the USC School of Dramatic Arts. In recognition of his generosity, the School of Dramatic Arts’ recently renovated building will be named the Dick Wolf Drama Center.
“I am so honored that Dick’s name will grace this perfect and appropriate home for our world-renowned, conservatory-level artistic hub in the heart of our campus,” USC President Carol Folt said. “Since its founding, USC has produced awardwinning artists and creatives who help us make sense of our ever-changing world. Our students and faculty will continue to be inspired in our new Dick Wolf Drama Center every day.”
Emily Roxworthy, dean of the School of Dramatic Arts, echoed that sentiment. “We are thrilled and grateful that Dick has made a commitment to our students here at USC,” Roxworthy said. “Our state-of-the-art facility, with its unique services like a dedicated professional development center and Sparks Center for Community & Culture, serves as a bridge to Hollywood and a support system for young artists as they navigate their way into ever-evolving creative industries. Dick’s career has enabled so many stage and screen actors to launch and sustain their own careers through game-changing roles in his shows, and we are exceptionally proud to continue this work with his support.”
The definitive creative entrepreneur, Wolf is a two-time Emmy Award winner (13-time Emmy-nominated), a GRAMMY Award winner and a New York Times best-selling author. In addition to serving as creator and executive producer of all the Law & Order-branded series, Wolf has extended his branding to other series including Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, FBI, FBI Most Wanted, FBI International and the new Amazon Prime series On Call, starring SDA alumna Troian Bellisario (BFA ’09). Wolf ’s company also produced the Oscar-winning documentary Twin Towers.
“Education has always been a priority for me, and for Wolf Entertainment,” Wolf said. “It is my privilege to be associated with USC and this state-of-the-art facility. At Wolf Entertainment we will have our eye on the next generation of talent to emerge from the School of Dramatic Arts.
This article appeared in the 2024-25 issue of Callboard magazine. Read more stories from the issue online.