A life of artistry and creativity for Sabina Zuniga Varela
The MFA Acting ’11 alumna makes her off-Broadway debut and shares about her journey to getting there.
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Kevin McCollum
Broadway producer Kevin McCollum visited for an installment of CareerSeries@SDA last month, in a discussion moderated by Assistant Professor of Theatre Practice in Acting Dan Shaner.
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Trojan spirit: a portrait of Mary Pallares
On this Giving Tuesday, the USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrates one of our loyal supporters, Mary Pallares.
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Charl Brown
On Nov. 9, School of Dramatic Arts alum Charl Brown visited campus to teach a master class for the inaugural class of BFA Musical Theatre students.
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SDA’s Medical Clowns use laughter to bring foster families together
Working with the Children’s Bureau the program aims to change the face of foster care one smile at a time.
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Spotlight on ISPs: In Conversation With SDA Independent Student Production Leaders
Join USC SDA student leaders in conversation about the ISP community and its influence on their educations and careers.
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New Acting for Video Games course gets ahead of technology
Keith and Valerie Arem host the exclusive class at their PCB Productions studio in Encino.
SDA has partnered with PCB Productions founders on a new course created to help students find their place in a $140 billion-per-year global business.
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Constance Marie and Kate Purdy on animated series “UNDONE”
Co-creators spoke to students about bringing UNDONE to fruition and how it expands the ever-evolving new media landscape.
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Alumni Week Fall 2019
SDA Alumni week featured two major events this October: both an exclusive on-campus Open House and a celebration at Legendary Entertainment in Burbank.
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Trojan Family Weekend 2019
The first weekend in November, SDA families gathered on campus for a glimpse of their students’ daily routines.
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