Alumni News

Jennifer Wheeler Kahn holding a Scenery Bags purse

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.

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Howard Schmitt in the SDA Costume Shop

Alumni Memories: April 11

Loyal alumnus and staff member Howard Schmitt shares his thoughts on the Trojan identity.

Loyal alumnus and staff member Howard Schmitt shares his thoughts on the Trojan identity.

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Madigan Stehly and Ben Green accept an Emmy Award on stage

From the USC stage to illuminating the Oscars and winning Emmys

Madigan Stehly BFA ’14 utilizes his theatre-based roots at USC to become an Emmy-winning lighting director.

Madigan Stehly BFA ’14 utilizes his theatre-based roots at USC to become an Emmy-winning lighting director.

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USC SDA Alumni Council Presents SCene Partners: A Night of Short Films at the Garry Marshall Theatre on March 26, 2022

A night celebrating short films by SDA alumni

The March 26 event will showcase the creative works of alumni who are writing, directing, producing and acting in short films and in digital media, as well as provide an opportunity for fellow Trojans to network.

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David Fickas

Alumni Q&A: David Fickas BFA ’96

The director, writer and producer discusses why he’s an alumni volunteer, four ways students can prepare for the professional world, lessons he learned at SDA and more.

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Mona Raffle

Alumni Q&A: Mona Chatterjee Raffle BA ’03

The Director of E-Commerce for L’Oréal shares about being an SDA supporter, how students can prepare themselves for the professional world and more.

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Section of Callboard cover

Callboard 2021-22

Read through the 2021 issue — covering the School’s 75 years of excellence, features on six alumni, Q&A with the dean and more.

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