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Jennifer Wheeler Kahn holding a Scenery Bags purse

Jennifer Wheeler Kahn BFA ’04 breathes new life into old theatre materials as sustainable fashion goods

The stage management alumna's Scenery Bags transforms theatrical leftovers, including SDA's recycled Bing Theatre curtain, and donates a portion of proceeds to theatre programs.

The stage management alumna’s Scenery Bags transforms theatrical leftovers, including SDA’s recycled Bing Theatre curtain, and donates a portion of proceeds to theatre programs.

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Howard Schmitt in the SDA Costume Shop

Alumni Memories: April 11

Loyal alumnus and staff member Howard Schmitt shares his thoughts on the Trojan identity.

Loyal alumnus and staff member Howard Schmitt shares his thoughts on the Trojan identity.

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Front & Center: Institute for Theatre & Social Change

A video spotlight on our Institute for Theatre & Social Change at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

A video spotlight on our Institute for Theatre & Social Change at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

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Ahmed Best

Faculty Q&A: Ahmed Best

The faculty member shares about directing ‘Hooded or Being Black for Dummies,’ advice he gives to students, his work outside of USC and more.

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Alumni Memories: April 4

Alumna Melinda Robinson MFA '78 shares a costume shop memory from backstage on Oklahoma.

Alumna Melinda Robinson MFA ’78 shares a costume shop memory from backstage on Oklahoma.

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Several actors and director on Zoom call

“Let them know there’s more to you:” ‘Take Me Out’ cast and director share advice

With the Broadway revival opening on April 4, we look back at a special Spotlight@SDA webinar with director Scott Ellis and actors Patrick J. Adams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jesse Williams, which took place in Spring 2020.

With the Broadway revival opening April 4, we look back at a special roundtable with director Scott Ellis and actors Patrick J. Adams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jesse Williams, which took place in 2020.

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Madigan Stehly and Ben Green accept an Emmy Award on stage

From the USC stage to illuminating the Oscars and winning Emmys

Madigan Stehly BFA ’14 utilizes his theatre-based roots at USC to become an Emmy-winning lighting director.

Madigan Stehly BFA ’14 utilizes his theatre-based roots at USC to become an Emmy-winning lighting director.

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USC SDA Alumni Council Presents SCene Partners: A Night of Short Films at the Garry Marshall Theatre on March 26, 2022

A night celebrating short films by SDA alumni

The March 26 event will showcase the creative works of alumni who are writing, directing, producing and acting in short films and in digital media, as well as provide an opportunity for fellow Trojans to network.

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