Alumni News

Theatre exchange: Alumna connects Japanese-U.S. cultures through art
Amanda Waddell bridges USC degree with post-dramatic theatre work in Tokyo.

Stage Door Forum mentorship program guides graduating seniors
SDA alums participate in an informal mentorship program for graduating students who are beginning their transition into the working world.

Spotlight@SDA: Empire co-creator Danny Strong returns to center stage
Emmy Award-winning writer and alumnus inaugurates new artist series.

“Complete Works” Series Showcases Trojan Talent
Alums Joe Sofranko (BFA ’09), Lili Fuller (BA ’09) and Adam North (BA ’09) discuss their five-part series that premiered on Hulu

Timothy Omundson gallivants from Psych to ABC’s Galavant
SDA Alum credits his SDA experiences with helping him nail the role

Winnie Lok: Facing the pages of the professional world
Alumna Winnie Lok looks back on her experience at USC and how it has helped shape her professional career.

Training for the Courtroom: Lawyer Alumni Utilizes Dramatic Arts Degree
The skills that he acquired at SDA have not only proven transferable, but deeply relevant to his legal career.

Backstage: Career panel helps students navigate the arts
Professionals advise students on work in the performing arts.

2014: The Year of J. August Richards
From Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to The Lottery to Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce to Grey’s Anatomy – it was a busy and successful calendar year