Author: Stacey Rizzo

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75 years and beyond

A video reflection on the School of Dramatic Arts' rich history in dramatic arts education and the exciting impact its made in the arts

A video reflection on the School of Dramatic Arts’ rich history in dramatic arts education and the exciting impact its made in the arts.

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A female student in costume, drinking coffee

Flashback: Arts After Dark

A video look back to 2013 of students at USC's six world-class arts schools, refining their craft in nighttime labs, theatres and rehearsal rooms all across campus.

A video look back to 2013 of students at USC’s six world-class arts schools, refining their craft in nighttime labs, theatres and rehearsal rooms all across campus.

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Elizabeth O'Connell

Alumni Q&A: Elizabeth O’Connell BA ’84

In our Alumni Q&A series, we caught up the alumna to discuss her favorite experience at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, returning to the Bing Theatre, advice for students and more.

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Undergraduate students in regalia smiling in front of a building

Class of 2022 recognized for their creativity and accomplishment

Graduating students from the USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrate commencement with keynote addresses from artists BD Wong and Charlayne Woodard.

Graduating students from the USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrate commencement with keynote addresses from artists BD Wong and Charlayne Woodard.

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Smiling students in classroom seats

Student playwrights draw inspiration from the world’s largest LGBTQ materials repository

An SDA playwriting class gets creative after a visit to the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, writing scenes based on a photo collection of a gay wedding that took place in the 1950s in Philadelphia.

An SDA playwriting class gets creative after a visit to the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, writing scenes based on a photo collection of a gay wedding that took place in the 1950s in Philadelphia.

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