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
Author: Geoff Waring
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…
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…
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
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
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
Exit, Stage Left: Professor Elsbeth M. Collins retires
Beloved faculty member Elsbeth M. Collins, Professor of Theatre Practice in Design and Chair of Production and Stage Management, has retired after 19 years of service.
fight on
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
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.
excellence