Debi Manwiller

Debi Manwiller is the new Director of the SDA Professional Development Center, bringing over 35 years of casting experience to her role. She is also…

Jacquetta Farrar

Jacquetta Farrar, originally from Newark, NJ, is a versatile actress, writer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. With a Theatre minor from Temple University,…

Yuka Takara

Yuka Takara is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Dwight Rivera

Dwight Rivera is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Ashley Eskew

Ashley Eskew is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Jennifer Lin

Jennifer Lin is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Randy Blair

Randy Blair is a multihyphenate theatre artist, with work spanning the disciplines of acting, writing, directing and design. His most recent credits include Max’s And Just Like That,…

Mia Barron

Mia is a Los Angeles based actor who teaches Advanced Acting in the MFA Performance program. For her work as an actor Off-Broadway, she has received…

Justin Key

Dr. Justin Key is a multi-hyphenated creative with a unique blend of expertise in acting, entertainment business and entrepreneurship. With over 15 years of experience…

Zakiya Young

Zakiya Young is an accomplished actress, singer and playwright. In August of 2022, she was honored to participate in the Ojai Playwrights Conference New Works…