Conversations of inclusion and equity in the aftermath of Oscars, industry controversies
A look at how the School of Dramatic Arts is addressing tough issues in the classroom in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite and #TimesUp movements.
diversity
News
Laughter actually is pretty good medicine
External Read: ‘The Paper Gown’ discusses why medical clowning programs like the School of Dramatic Arts need to be recognized.
healing
Danny Strong executive produces ‘Proven Innocent’
Alumnus’ new show about a team of lawyers premieres Feb. 15.
on FOX
Takeshi Kata receives nomination for set design
The associate professor of scenic design earned a nod from the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle for work on ‘Angels in America’ at Berkeley Rep.
focus on faculty
Alumni Q&A: Roland Buck III
The School of Dramatic Arts briefly caught up with the actor to find out about his experience at USC and what he’s up to since graduating.
q&a
Kenneth Noel Mitchell, head of the musical theatre program
The professor of theatre practice brings his experience in artistic programming and curriculum development to SDA.
new BFA
Velina Hasu Houston receives a TCG-Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant
The USC Distinguished Professor will travel to various countries to develop her play on Japanese-Brazilian identity.
ON the ROAD
McKinley Belcher III stars in ‘The Passage’
Alumnus is in a new show, executive produced by Ridley Scott, airing on Jan. 14 on FOX.
MFA alum
Massman Theatre becomes the School’s ghost light theatre
SDA joins artists, activists and communities around the nation to participate in the Ghostlight Project.
all are welcome
Anita Dashiell-Sparks directs ‘Safe Harbor’
Associate Professor of Theatre Practice directing the first of a four-part commission series at Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble.
faculty focus