Head of production Els Collins looks ahead to 2019 season
Els says her passion for theatre–and for guiding students in achieving their visions–serves as the real reward for her work.
Daily Trojan
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Visiting artist Lilach Dekel-Avneri shakes things up with “Amsterdam”
Israeli director Dekel-Avneri brings post-dramatic theatre to USC for six weeks, via the Israel Institute visiting artists program.
Jewish Journal
Dean Robert R. Scales Memorial
On Saturday, Sept. 28, USC School of Dramatic Arts faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered to celebrate the life and contributions of Dean Robert R. Scales.
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Leading man: A tribute to Robert R. Scales
Remembering the internationally acclaimed theatre designer and technical director, who also served as dean of the School of Dramatic Arts.
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Assistant Professor Scott Faris transmits professional lessons
SDA professor and head of stage management teaches tricks of the trade while directing “The Cider House Rules.”
Daily Trojan
Meet your new ALC co-chairs
Devin Kelley (BFA ’08) and Tomm Polos (BFA ’10) are the new co-chairs of the School’s Alumni Leadership Council.
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Men On Boats reimagines history with all-female cast
SDA’s Men on Boats looks at an 1869 expedition to the Grand Canyon through a contemporary lens, featuring a diverse all-female cast.
Daily Trojan
3 Paderewskis, a new one-act opera
A new one-act opera from librettist Oliver Mayer, composer Jenni Brandon, and director David Bridel wins the Adam Mickiewicz Institute’s Paderewski Musical Project.
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Judd Apatow offers comedic wisdom
Writer, director, and longtime stand-up comic Judd Apatow visited SDA to speak to Judith Shelton’s THTR 474: Intro to Stand Up Comedy class.
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Paula Cizmar targets change through theatre
The associate professor of theatre practice will mount numerous original productions this fall, all while managing a busy schedule as full-time faculty member.
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