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From L to R: Hugo Armstrong, Sabina Zúñiga Varela, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Jeanne Sakata, and Lisa Reneé Pitts in “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum March 8 through April 9, 2023. Photo by Craig Schwartz Photography

The Trojan connection to Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

At the 30-year mark, Anna Deavere Smith’s work is as crucial as ever, and the Taper production is framed by the voices of USC faculty

A new production of Anna Deveare Smith’s landmark play reveals convergences between Los Angeles history and USC.

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Alumni Q&A: Jennifer Westin BA ’00

For our Alumni Q&A series, Jennifer Westin ’00 talks about her journey to Hollywood’s top studios, The Vagina Monologues, and why young actors should learn the business side of the industry.

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Geoffrey Waring

Geoffrey Waring has served as the Content Marketing Manager for the School of Dramatic Arts since 2022. Before coming to the School, he previously worked…

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Mental health for multihyphenates

A constellation of insiders discussed psychology and mental health in the arts and entertainment industry at the sixth Multihyphenate Masterclass.

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Faculty Spotlight: Boni B. Alvarez

Award-winning playwright Boni B. Alvarez has joined the full-time faculty at SDA, encouraging students to find themselves in what they write.

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New Faculty Spotlight: Esther K. Chae

The internationally award-winning artist, educator, and entrepreneur Esther K. Chae joined the full-time faculty at SDA this year.

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