2023 Fall Alumni Celebration
The 2023 Fall Alumni Celebration gave members of the Trojan Family a chance to reconnect and honored alum Richard G. Weinberg with the SDA Alumni Service Award.
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News
Alumni Q&A: Summer Grubaugh BFA ’16
For our Alumni Q&A series, Summer Grubaugh BFA ’16 talks about her new role as SDA’s Alumni Relations Manager, staying connected after graduation and what makes the Trojan Family so special.
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Delving into the world of directing
The year’s first Multihyphenate Masterclass featured a 2-time Emmy winner and a Sundance Grand Jury finalist dispensing advice and wisdom on directing.
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For incoming USC students, a taste of the Liberation Arts
The Liberation Arts Company uses Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to train people how to handle tough situations. This year they performed for incoming students at the Welcome Trojans Experience.
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At the School of Dramatic Arts, October is for Good Neighbors
For nearly three decades, SDA, the USC Good Neighbors Campaign and 24th STreet Theatre have teamed up to make a difference in South LA.
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Faculty Q&A: Ann Closs-Farley
Faculty member Ann Closs-Farley talks about fashion and identity, USC’s new fashion minor and how to make a killer Halloween costume.
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Annual industry insider panel gives Trojan Families a glimpse into their students’ future
A panel of industry insiders shared their unique journeys into the arts and entertainment industry as part of Trojan Family Weekend.
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2023 Trojan Family Weekend
Trojan Family Weekend gave members of our extended Trojan Family a chance to mingle, learn and enjoy performances October 5-8.
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New Faculty Spotlight: Paul Urcioli
New faculty member Paul Urcioli encourages SDA students to keep their eye on the ball and preaches the importance of passion and rigor in theatrical training.
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Student Spotlight: SDA Comedy Performance Minors
We caught up with three Comedy Performance minors to better understand how they use SDA classes to follow their dreams and round out their education.
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