Trailblazer Emily Roxworthy credits role-model mom for ‘bulletproof’ determination
TITLE IX: The USC School of Dramatic Arts dean has thrived despite some people’s outdated attitudes.
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Comedy legend Will Ferrell brings wisdom and wit to SDA
Comedy legend and proud Trojan Will Ferrell spoke with Professor Natsuko Ohama about his career, acting advice, and why studying acting is a great way to spend your college years.
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Student Group Spotlight: The Suspenders
The Suspenders brings together funny students from all across campus to perform their unique brand of sketch comedy. And yes, there’s a musical number.
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Trojan trailblazer breaks ground for women in real estate
TITLE IX: For SDA alumna Tracy Tutor of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles fame, the landmark legislation can inspire independence and combat entrenched forms of discrimination.
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Alumni Q&A: Pranav Shah BFA ’05
For our Alumni Q&A series, Pranav Shah BFA ’05 talks about a magical USC summer in Prague, the importance of keeping in touch with your Trojan Family, and receiving the APAA Service Award.
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Faculty Q&A: Finola Hughes
Finola Hughes talks about teaching at SDA, sixty years of General Hospital, and working across different mediums as an actor.
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The Trojan connection to Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
At the 30-year mark, Anna Deavere Smith’s work is as crucial as ever, and the Taper production is framed by the voices of USC faculty
A new production of Anna Deveare Smith’s landmark play reveals convergences between Los Angeles history and USC.
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SDA faculty help student-athletes tackle microaggressions
SDA faculty arranged an event that uses theatre techniques to let student-athletes grapple with religious microaggressions.
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Sunday in the Park with… USC
SDA actors had the opportunity to act at the iconic Pasadena Playhouse, getting a taste of the life of a professional actor while working around their studies.
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Alumni Q&A: Jennifer Westin BA ’00
For our Alumni Q&A series, Jennifer Westin ’00 talks about her journey to Hollywood’s top studios, The Vagina Monologues, and why young actors should learn the business side of the industry.
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