Supporters of Dramatic Arts 2024-25
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Author: Geoff Waring
Pioneers of the Pod:
SDA alumni lead the way in podcasting
SDA alumni like Adam Ray, Brian James Polak, Rebecca Mellinger and Brad Bradley are leading the way in the world of podcasting.
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On the cutting edge of scholarship
The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the best and brightest of the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.
The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.
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‘A top training ground’:
USC School of Dramatic Arts gets a new home
The revamped building features two theatres, recording studios and other state-of-the-art facilities.
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Queer Trojans on expression, individuality and carving creative paths
Meet the LGBTQIA+ alumni championing representation in the theatre.
Meet the LGBTQIA+ alumni championing representation in the theatre.
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Producers and screenwriter of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson talk August Wilson and the creative process at SDA
Virgil Williams, Katia Washington and Todd Black (BFA ’82) visited SDA for a talkback session to discuss the 2024 film adaptation of August Wilson’s play.
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Streamed performances create opportunities
Streamed performances of select SDA productions provide opportunities for students to gain new skills and greater visibility for their performances and designs.
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New Faculty Spotlight: Tony Shayne
Assistant Professor of Theatre Practice in Production Management and Producing Tony Shayne encourages students to bridge the new and exciting with the timeless and classic.
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Alumni Q&A: Joni Ravenna BFA ’84
For our Alumni Q&A series, Joni Ravenna BFA ’84 talks about her multifaceted career, working with David Lynch and the lifelong connections she made at USC.
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