75 Years of SDA: Slideshow (Part 1)
Enjoy a trip down memory lane in the first of three slideshows, which features images and videos from our 75 years of dramatic arts at the University of Southern California.
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Alumni News
Alumni Q&A: Brian Jordan Alvarez BFA ’09
The actor shares his best USC experience, how to prepare for the professional world and more.
alumni q&a
Alumnus LeVar Burton named 2022 Rose Parade Grand Marshal
The artist will participate in the 133rd parade on Jan. 1, 2022.
New Year’s celebration
The Odyssey: A theatrical journey through SDA’s past, present and future
The USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrates over 75 years of dramatic arts education during an anniversary benefit, honoring five extraordinary alumni
The USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrates over 75 years of dramatic arts education during an anniversary benefit, honoring five extraordinary alumni.
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Sara Fox BFA ’10 discusses her first Emmy nomination and working in the Star Wars universe
The alumna wasn’t sure if costume design was a viable career choice when she entered USC. Now she’s an award-nominated designer on the hit show The Mandalorian.
Star Wars
Alumni Q&A: Joe Towne BA ’95
The artist shares about lessons he learned from his SDA training, current projects, his favorite theatre on campus and more.
alumni q&a
ABC documentary special on alum John Ritter airs Aug. 25
Beloved School of Dramatic Arts alumnus and actor featured in a series that “examine[s] the mavericks who shaped American Culture.”
remembering
Faculty Q&A: Edgar Landa
The faculty member and SDA alum shares what he’s been up this summer, his favorite SDA memory, what students are surprised to learn in his classes and more.
getting to know
A friend in the business: Trojan Network connects USC undergrad and Hollywood mentor
As an aspiring actor pursues a creative career in entertainment, he can lean on the advice and guidance of a multitalented fellow Trojan.
TFM
Three alums earn Emmy® Award nominations this year
Sara Fox BFA ’10 and Madigan Stehly BFA ’14 earned Primetime Emmy nods, while Briana Nicole Henry BFA ’14 earned a Daytime Emmy nod.
Emmys