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Noa Gardner

Alumni Q&A: Noa Gardner MFA ’20

For our Alumni Q&A series, Noa Gardner MFA ’20 talks about his new play “The Staircase,” authenticity in language and the importance of reading to writers.

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Introducing the Dick Wolf Drama Center

The Emmy-winning creator/producer and architect of the most successful brand in television is supporting the next generation of young artists with a significant contribution to the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

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Pioneers of the Pod:

SDA alumni lead the way in podcasting

SDA alumni like Adam Ray, Brian James Polak, Rebecca Mellinger and Brad Bradley are leading the way in the world of podcasting.

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On the cutting edge of scholarship

The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the best and brightest of the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.

The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.

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The Dick Wolf Drama Center with a red ribbon and bow.

‘A top training ground’:

USC School of Dramatic Arts gets a new home

The revamped building features two theatres, recording studios and other state-of-the-art facilities.

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Alumni Marquee 2024-2025

Some of the accomplishments the School of Dramatic Arts alumni are achieving, from the Class of 1970s and on.

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Joni Ravenna

Alumni Q&A: Joni Ravenna BFA ’84

For our Alumni Q&A series, Joni Ravenna BFA ’84 talks about her multifaceted career, working with David Lynch and the lifelong connections she made at USC.

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Charl Brown

Alumni Q&A: Charl Brown BA ’01

For our Alumni Q&A series, Charl Brown BA ’01 talks about his professional career, having the heart of a student and making theatre for your community.

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