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Samantha C. Jones

Samantha C. Jones is a Costume Designer and educator. A proud member of U.S.A., 829, research fanatic and lover of gorgeous things. She holds a…

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Noel Nichols

Noel Nichols (they/she) is a sound designer with roots in Phoenix, Arizona and New York City. They work most frequently with design collective UptownWorks to…

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Nathan W. Scheuer

Nathan W. Scheuer is a faculty member of the USC School of Dramatic Arts and a lighting and projection designer. Select credits include designs for…

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Leia Crawford

Leia Crawford (she/he/they) comes to USC’s School of Dramatic Arts with over 15 years of experience managing live theatrical productions, events, and filmed content. As…

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Kalief Washington

Kalief Washington joined SDA in February of 2022. He began his career working on Capitol Hill in the Committee for Financial Services. He has served…

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Delphine Vasko

Delphine Vasko is the associate dean of communications at the USC School of Dramatic Arts, working collaboratively to steward the School’s press/public relations, editorial content…

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Ramón Valdez

Ramón Valdez (he/him/his) serves as the School’s Assistant Director of Admissions. In this position, he works closely with prospective undergraduate and graduate students looking to…

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Charlotte Stratton

Charlotte Stratton, Costume Technician, has been making costumes for USC School of Dramatic Arts since 2006 and teaches Costume Construction THTR 231.  Prior to joining…

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Prakash Shirke

Prakash Shirke has worked for the USC School of Dramatic Arts since 2005. He did his bachelor’s degree in Marketing and master’s degree in Business…

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Joseph Shea

In Joe’s capacity as the Arts Manager for Video and Streaming, he navigates the intricate world of streaming, projections and video aspects of all productions,…