Author: Delphine Vasko

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USC School of Dramatic Arts Launches Institute for Actor-Driven Innovation To Empower Performers For The Age Of AI

New institute leveraging the power of acting starts with an AI think tank focused on developing distinctly human skills and advancing creativity

April 14, 2026

New institute leveraging the power of acting starts with an AI think tank focused
on developing distinctly human skills and advancing creativity

Danny Strong named 2026 SDA Commencement Speaker

April 9, 2026

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning multihyphenate returns to alma mater for May ceremony

Paul Lazzari

BA Theatre, Emphasis in Design

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“What, Like It’s Hard?” SDA and Annenberg Make Collaboration Look Easy With ‘Legally Blonde’

A cross-school partnership between the School of Dramatic Arts and an USC Annenberg public relations class is giving students real-world experience — and a hit musical.

By Allison Engel April 3, 2026

A cross-school partnership between the School of Dramatic Arts and an Annenberg PR class is giving students real-world experience — and a hit musical

Jackson Doran

BFA Technical Direction

Hannah Baker

BFA Stage Management

Mia Gomez

BFA Theatrical Design

Zoelle Pierce

BFA Sound Design

Lukas Garberg

BFA Theatrical Design

Billie Oleyar

BFA Theatrical Design