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Members of Second Nature Improv form a human pyramid on the grass.

Student Group Spotlight: Second Nature Improv

Formed around “the Harold,” a complex improv comedy form, Second Nature Improv provides big laughs in a safe and laid-back environment.

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LeVar Burton

Dream the Big Dream

USC School of Dramatic Arts Honors LeVar Burton’s Storytelling Legacy and Three Decades of Theatre for Social Impact

USC School of Dramatic Arts honors LeVar Burton’s storytelling legacy and three decades of theatre for social impact.

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Sibyl Wickersheimer

Faculty Q&A: Sibyl Wickersheimer

Faculty member Sibyl Wickersheimer talks about her recent productions, serving as a mentor to students and the enduring magic of set design.

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Photo of the new USC School of Dramatic Arts Building

Introducing the Dick Wolf Drama Center

The Emmy-winning creator/producer and architect of the most successful brand in television is supporting the next generation of young artists with a significant contribution to the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

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Pioneers of the Pod:

SDA alumni lead the way in podcasting

SDA alumni like Adam Ray, Brian James Polak, Rebecca Mellinger and Brad Bradley are leading the way in the world of podcasting.

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On the cutting edge of scholarship

The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the best and brightest of the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.

The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.

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