Faculty Q&A: Dan Shaner
The Associate Professor of Theatre Practice shares about his role as director of the SDA Professional Development Center, what programming new students should take advantage of and more.
getting to know
Author: Stacey Rizzo
Student Q&A: Naveen Bhatia
The BS ’22 student, who doubled as a sound designer at SDA, discusses why he decided to work in SDA’s sound program, his favorite theatre projects at USC and more in Q&A series with current students.
10 questions
Congratulations to the 2021-22 School of Dramatic Arts Award Recipients
On May 6, the USC School of Dramatic Arts recognized the outstanding achievements of several of our students at the 29th annual Awards Ceremony.
On May 6, the USC School of Dramatic Arts recognized the outstanding achievements of several of our students at the 29th annual Awards Ceremony.
excellence
SDA student-designed collaboration provides a peaceful, safe space to USC community
A collaborative USC Arts and Arts in Action project with the School of Dramatic, Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, and Inglewood-based Open Paths Counseling Center, the Peace Pods provide solitary space for people to decompress from everyday life.
A collaborative project with the School of Dramatic, Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, and Open Paths Counseling Center, the Peace Pods provide solitary space for people to decompress from everyday life.
transitional spaces
Original ‘for colored girls’ cast reunites to celebrate the Broadway revival
A sweet return for the 1976 Broadway cast, including SDA Professor of Theatre Practice Michele Shay, in support of the new generation performing Ntozake Shange's play at the Booth Theatre.
A sweet return for the 1976 Broadway cast, including SDA Professor of Theatre Practice Michele Shay, in support of the new generation performing Ntozake Shange’s play at the Booth Theatre.
back on Broadway
Interns turned full time: these alums now oversee student hires at their respective companies
Offered career positions after interning, Lauren Cole BA '20, Isabella Dake BA '20 and Anastasia Zavodnick BA '21 mentor their own interns and turn to the SDA Professional Development Center and the Trojan Family to hire students.
Offered career positions after interning, Lauren Cole BA ’20, Isabella Dake BA ’20 and Anastasia Zavodnick BA ’21 mentor their own interns and turn to the SDA Professional Development Center and the Trojan Family to hire students.
Trojan Family
Kirstin Eggers and Stevie Johnson join full-time faculty
The alumni and educators transitioned to their roles as assistant professors of theatre practice this spring.
The alumni and educators transitioned to their roles as assistant professors of theatre practice this spring.
Trojan spirit
Jennifer Wheeler Kahn BFA ’04 breathes new life into old theatre materials as sustainable fashion goods
The stage management alumna's Scenery Bags transforms theatrical leftovers, including SDA's recycled Bing Theatre curtain, and donates a portion of proceeds to theatre programs.
The stage management alumna’s Scenery Bags transforms theatrical leftovers, including SDA’s recycled Bing Theatre curtain, and donates a portion of proceeds to theatre programs.
sustainability
Faculty Q&A: Ahmed Best
The faculty member shares about directing ‘Hooded or Being Black for Dummies,’ advice he gives to students, his work outside of USC and more.
getting to know
Social media channels buzz as newly accepted Trojans celebrate the good news
The newest members of the Trojan Family react to the news they’ve been hoping for — and start making plans for an exciting future.
#IGotIntoUSC