Michael Mendez
Michael Mendez is a New York City–based Latino actor, director, and educator with a broad range of experience in musical theatre. Michael has built a…
Author: Delphine Vasko
The Aerin Project Arrives at the USC School of Dramatic Arts
An SDA student's gift for connection has grown into a nationwide movement that has now come home
An SDA student’s gift for connection has grown into a nationwide movement that has now come home.
SDA’s Stephanie Shroyer Honored at USC Academic Honors Convocation
Professor of Theatre Practice receives USC Associates Award for Excellence in Teaching
Class of 2026: USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrates its newest alumni
At commencement, graduates reflected on the friendships, mentorship, and creative community that will carry them into life beyond USC.
USC School of Dramatic Arts Announces the Cynthia Erivo Scholarship
Brooklyn Norrington, a rising third-year MFA Acting student, named recipient of the award established to support USC dramatic arts students pursuing careers across film, theatre, and the creative industries
Celebrating the 2025-26 School of Dramatic Arts Award Recipients
On May 8, 2026, the USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrated student achievement at the 33rd Annual Awards in the Bing Theatre.
Dick Wolf Drama Center Honored with Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award
The historic building — reimagined as a world-class home for USC’s School of Dramatic Arts — was recognized at the Conservancy’s annual awards ceremony
Second Stage: The Wild Party (Streaming)
Lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party-to-end-all-parties in their Manhattan apartment. After the colorful arrival of a slew of guests living life on…