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Amrita Dhaliwal

Amrita Dhaliwal

Amrita Dhaliwal (she/her) is an award-winning Punjabi American comedian, arts leader, educator and devising artist based in Los Angeles, whose work spans multiple mediums, from stage…

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Mallory Birkrem

Mallory Birkrem is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

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Samantha C. Jones

Samantha C. Jones is a Costume Designer and educator. A proud member of U.S.A., 829, research fanatic and lover of gorgeous things. She holds a…

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Noel Nichols

Noel Nichols (they/she) is a sound designer with roots in Phoenix, Arizona and New York City. They work most frequently with design collective UptownWorks to…

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Emotions and pride overflow

Meet some of the new Trojans who are making themselves a home at USC this week – including a new addition to the SDA Community!

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Nathan W. Scheuer

Nathan W. Scheuer is a faculty member of the USC School of Dramatic Arts and a lighting and projection designer. Select credits include designs for…

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Alumni Q&A: Kendall Johnson MFA ’14

In our Alumni Q&A series, we caught up with Kendall Johnson MFA ’14 to discuss what he’s working on professionally, his favorite USC experience, advice for students and more.

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USC Trailblazer: Endesha Ida Mae Holland

As USC celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX they are highlighting some trailblazers, including SDA’s Endesha Ida Mae Holland. She conquered a childhood of extreme poverty, racism and violence to become a Pulitzer-nominated playwright, educator and civil rights activist.

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Carrie: The Musical


Adapted from the imagination of American horror legend Stephen King, the haunting character of Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in.…

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SDA Community Celebrates Emmy® Award Nominations

Alums Danny Strong BA ’96, Madigan Stehly BFA ’14, Erin Anderson BFA ’12, faculty member Colman Domingo and board member Connie Britton among those nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards.

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