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Philip G. Allen Scholarship Celebration
Photos from the scholarship launch, bringing the SDA community together in support of sound and production students.
Faculty Q&A: Gabriella Santielli
Faculty member Gabriella Santielli talks about her career, actor training, and staying in motion as a working artist.
Alumni Marquee Winter 2025
Our Trojan Family has been busy. Here is a selection of alumni activities and achievements from the second half of 2025.
Student Q&A: Kaitlyn Chaidez
The BFA Stage Management senior discusses her role as Production Manager for Legally Blonde, the value of embracing mistakes, and what it means to lead with both rigor and joy.
Susan Grode Leaves Lasting Legacy
The trailblazing entertainment attorney spent decades protecting creators’ rights while championing the performing arts and advancing the mission of the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Oliver Mayer Records New Sleep Story for Calm
The School of Dramatic Arts Professor and Associate Dean was chosen by students to be “the most calming professor” at USC.
Sparks Center Residency: DJ Kurs Expands Accessibility
The artistic director of Deaf West Theatre is working with students and faculty to broaden cultural competencies and introduce new approaches to performance.
Podcast@SDA: Getting to know Edgar Landa
SDA podcast featuring the faculty of the USC School of Dramatic Arts returns with a conversation with Edgar Landa.