Author: Geoff Waring

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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…

Headshot of Director of MFA Dramatic Writing Program and Associate Professor of Dramatic Writing Luis Alfaro.

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
The cast of King Hedley the second perform on stage, with Mister gesturing toward King Hedley and Tonya. Tonya is reading a note while King watches on.

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
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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…

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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.

alumni q&a
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