Author: Geoff Waring

Stool Pigeon, Mister and King Hedley sit side by side. Stool Pigeon is holding a newspaper and leaning in to the group to tell a story.

Long Live the King!

MFA Students Bring August Wilson’s King Hedley II to the International Black Theatre Festival

MFA in Acting students will bring their production of August Wilson’s King Hedley II to the International Black Theatre Festival.

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Headshot of Tony Shayne.

Tony Shayne

Tony Shayne is a freelance designer, production manager and educator. He has worked both nationally and internationally in dance, theater, music, opera & film/tv, and…

Headshot of Lindsay Torrey

Lindsay Torrey

Lindsay Torrey is an adjunct faculty member at the USC School of the Dramatic Arts. She is a multi-hyphenate creator who has taught acting, movement…

Vertical professional shot of Keith Levy aka Sherry Vine in a green dress.

Alumni Q&A: Keith Levy (aka Sherry Vine) MFA ’88

For our Alumni Q&A series, Keith Levy (aka Sherry Vine) MFA ’88 talks about Vine’s legendary drag career, the evolving art of drag performance and staying true to oneself.

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An illustration of a patient in a wheelchair painting at an easel.

Using art for medical healing

USC programs like USC Comic+Care, which employs comedy to help children grappling with illness, infuse arts activities into healthcare.

the best medicine
Comedy Performance minor Phong Doozy dressed as a medical clown.

Clowning around to help patients

Comedy Performance minor Phong Doozy volunteers as a medical clown to put smiles on the faces of those with serious illnesses.

the best medicine

SDA Celebrates the Class of 2024

The USC School of Dramatic Arts held its 2024 Commencement ceremonies on May 10 in the Bing Theatre.

Class of 2024
Two award-winning students and presenters display their award certificates.

Celebrating the 2023-24 School of Dramatic Arts Award Recipients

On May 3, the USC School of Dramatic Arts recognized the outstanding achievements of several of our students at the 31st annual Awards Ceremony.

On May 3, the USC School of Dramatic Arts recognized the outstanding achievements of several of our students at the 31st annual Awards Ceremony.

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