A toast to the new building project kicks off renovations

A Drama Center groundbreaking celebration on Feb. 12 was held on site with a few friends and supporters of the School. The event marks the next chapter for the School as building renovations are set to begin.

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1 Construction fencing has been erected – preparing for construction to begin on the significant revival and interior redesign of this historic building.

2 Renderings on display during the event showcase the dramatic interior redesign of the building.

3 Renderings on display during the event showcase the dramatic interior redesign of the building.

4 (l to r) SDA Board of Councilors member Byron Pollitt and wife Teresa Pollitt arrive at the celebration.

5 The gorgeous entrance to the new home of the School of Dramatic Arts on display for the celebration.

6 SDA Board of Councilors member Connie Britton arrives at the celebration.

7 (l to r) SDA Board of Councilors Founding Chair and SDA alumna Michele Dedeaux Engemann is welcomed to the event by Associate Dean of Advancement Sara Fousekis.

8 The exterior courtyard dramatically lit for the celebration event.

9 USC Provost Charles F. Zukoski (r) joins attendees in toasting the start of construction during the celebration event.

10 (l to r) USC Provost Charles F. Zukoski, SDA Dean Emily Roxworthy, USC President Carol L. Folt and SDA Vice Dean Lori Ray Fisher celebrate the start of construction for the Drama Center for the School of Dramatic Arts.

Photos by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging