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Portrait of Andrei Belgrader

SDA mourns the loss of professor Andrei Belgrader

A legend in the theatre and a master teacher of the craft, Belgrader had an impact on theatre around the world and on his many undergraduate and graduate students.

in memoriam
Kenneth Sawyer

Faculty Q&A: Kenneth Sawyer

The director and faculty member discusses his professional career, directing ‘Scenes from The Odyssey,’ the most rewarding aspect of teaching and more.

getting to know
Mona Raffle

Alumni Q&A: Mona Chatterjee Raffle BA ’03

The Director of E-Commerce for L’Oréal shares about being an SDA supporter, how students can prepare themselves for the professional world and more.

q&a

Alumni Memories: February 14

Alumna and honoree Michele Dedeaux Engemann BA '68 shares a few photos from her many years as a Trojan.

Alumna and honoree Michele Dedeaux Engemann BA ’68 shares a few photos from her many years as a Trojan.

service
New Drama Center with fence and a poster that says

A toast to the new building project kicks off renovations

A Drama Center groundbreaking celebration on Feb. 12 was held on site with a few friends and supporters of the School. The event marks the next chapter for the School as building renovations are set to begin.

celebration

Front & Center: Paul Backer

A video spotlight on beloved professor Paul Backer, a friend to many at the School.

A video spotlight on beloved professor Paul Backer, a friend to many at the School.

remembering

Alumni Memories: January 31

Alumna Iman Khan BFA '18 captions a few photos from her recent years at USC.

Alumna Iman Khan BFA ’18 captions a few photos from her recent years at USC.

good times

Virginia Ross is ready to retire — really, this time

After delaying her departure to help see the School through a pandemic, SDA’s longtime associate dean of business affairs will say goodbye in 2022.

After delaying her retirement to help see the School through a pandemic, SDA’s longtime associate dean of business affairs will say goodbye early this semester.

longtime Trojan
Portrait of Takeshi Kata

Faculty Q&A: Takeshi Kata

The scenic designer, associate professor and SDA head of design shares about his recent work on Broadway, what makes the design faculty special, his teaching style and more.

q&a