Esther K. Chae
Esther K. Chae is an award-winning actor, published playwright, Korea-Hollywood consultant and professor in acting. Her work has been covered by the New York Times,…
Faculty
Ann Closs-Farley
Ann Closs-Farley designs costumes across the country and around the world for film, theater, television, opera, and print. Credits include: The Pee-wee Herman Show (Broadway),…
Sabina Zúñiga Varela
Sabina Zúñiga Varela, originally from New Mexico, holds an MA in Special Education from the University of New Mexico and an MFA in Acting from…
Michele Shay
is a Tony Award-nominated actress, director, educator, and noted interpreter of the works of playwright August Wilson.
Bayo Akinfemi
Bayo Akinfemi is an assistant professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. A two-time Best Actor GEMINI awards nominee for Human…
Susan Dalian
Susan Dalian is currently Associate Artistic Director at PlayPenn New Play Development in Philadelphia where she co-produces and directs for the annual New Play Development…
Julián Juaquín Conde
Julián Juaquín Conde is a faculty member at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. From New York with Colombian roots, Conde has cultivated his art…
Sharon Marie Carnicke
Carnicke is globally respected for her groundbreaking work on Russian acting techniques and innovative examination of film acting.
Oliver Mayer
Author of nearly 30 plays, Mayer is also Resident Faculty Master at USC’s Parkside International Residential College.
Paul Urcioli
Paul Urcioli is an actor, director and producer. On TV, he just completed a pilot for ABC and most recently appeared in The Lincoln Lawyer,…