Author: Delphine Vasko

Anna Bacchi

Ensemble
BA Dramatic Arts, Emphasis in Acting
Sophomore

Delilah Brien

Barbie
BA Dramatic Arts, Emphasis in Musical Theatre
Senior

Ramón Valdez poses with SDA colleagues Mabel Lopez and Sergio Ramirez in the lobby of the Bing Theatre.

Alumni Q&A: Ramón Valdez BA ’11

September 10, 2026

For our Alumni Q&A series, Ramón Valdez BA ’11 talks about his work as managing director of Rogue Machine Theatre and the lessons he carries from his stage management training.

Three performers enact a tense family conversation around a table covered with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth.

USC’s Open Dialogue Project Takes the Stage

By Allison Engel September 9, 2026

Theatre for Dialogue invited the USC community to practice listening and find connection on the other side of disagreement

Patrick O’Donnell

Patrick O’Donnell is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Nita Mendoza

Nita Mendoza is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Danae McQueen

Danae McQueen is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Rod Bagheri

Rod Bagheri is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Tommy Trojan stands next to incoming students at the back of the bing theatre

Snapshots from Welcome Week 2026

August 24, 2026

Celebrating the start of a new year with SDA’s incoming families and students.

A New Leading Man Joins The Cast

Broadway veteran Michael Mendez begins his first semester as USC’s Director of Musical Theatre

By Allison Engel August 24, 2026

Broadway veteran Michael Mendez begins his first semester as USC’s Director of Musical Theatre