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Theatre stage view of an empty house that blends into a stadium field that looks out into the empty stands

On the stage of theatre and sports

Actor and athletes share a commonality of performance, yet face challenges in emotional connection and of letting go of the structure sports creates.

Athletes entering into the SDA MFA in Acting program learn to let go of the structures of being in sports and build an emotional connection in their newfound craft.

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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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BFA Musical Theatre students performing the song

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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Joe Towne

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.

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Edgar Landa

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.

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