Justin Key
Dr. Justin Key is a multi-hyphenated creative with a unique blend of expertise in acting, entertainment business and entrepreneurship. With over 15 years of experience…
Author: Geoff Waring
Zakiya Young
Zakiya Young is an accomplished actress, singer and playwright. In August of 2022, she was honored to participate in the Ojai Playwrights Conference New Works…
Edgard De Dios
Ed De Dios brings over ten years of Technical Theatre experience to the USC School of Dramatic Arts. He has previously spent time with Torrance…
SDA students spend a day on the set of Based on a True Story
Thanks to the generosity of Jason Bateman, School of Dramatic Arts students visited a live set and spent the day learning from artists and executives.
Thanks to the generosity of Hollywood legend Jason Bateman, SDA students visited a working set and spent the day learning from creatives and executives.
big opportunities
USC alumni light up Broadway
Next time you’re in New York, catch one of these Trojans living out their dream in New York’s famous theatre district.
Broadway
Sean Allinson
Sean Allinson is a sound engineer from Los Angeles, CA. Sean has served in a variety of facets throughout several shows during college, including Stage…
Faculty Q&A: Luis Alfaro
Director of the MFA in Dramatic Writing Program Luis Alfaro talks growing up in Pico/Union, being an Artist/Citizen and the difference between being liked and being understood.
getting to know
Inspiring Spaces: Empowering Independent Student Productions
The Pollitt Family Rehearsal Hall in the new Dramatic Arts Building will provide a space for SDA’s dynamic independent student productions to thrive.
inspiring spaces
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.
international opportunities
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…