Faculty
Duncan Mahoney
Duncan Mahoney is a professor of theatre practice and head of technical direction at USC School of Dramatic Arts. He has been working professionally in…
Takeshi Kata
Kata is an award-winning designer whose work has been seen extensively throughout the country and internationally.
Joseph Hacker
Joseph Hacker is a professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. He has appeared in over 50 television shows and films, and hundreds…
Philip G. Allen
Philip G. Allen is a professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. He is a sound designer, mixer and audio educator…
John DeMita
2-time winner of SDA’s William C. White Faculty Recognition Award, John DeMita is a graduate of Yale University (BA in Theatre Studies and English) and…
Anita Dashiell-Sparks
has graced the stage on Broadway in Night Must Fall, starring Matthew Broderick, and The Sunshine Boys, starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.
Laura Flanagan
Laura Flanagan is an associate professor of theatre practice at the USC School Of Dramatic Arts. She began her professional acting career as a teenager…
Brent Blair
Brent Blair is a professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. He is a Linklater-designated voice instructor and a former Fulbright…
Lori Ray Fisher
Appointed vice dean in 2017, Lori Ray Fisher is responsible for the day-to-day operations for SDA’s vast network of activities. Her over 30 years with…