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Student sits in a circular pod that illuminates light

SDA student-designed collaboration provides a peaceful, safe space to USC community

A collaborative USC Arts and Arts in Action project with the School of Dramatic, Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, and Inglewood-based Open Paths Counseling Center, the Peace Pods provide solitary space for people to decompress from everyday life.
By Grayson Schmidt May 4, 2022

A collaborative project with the School of Dramatic, Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, and Open Paths Counseling Center, the Peace Pods provide solitary space for people to decompress from everyday life.

transitional spaces
For Colored Girls' original cast in the house with the revival cast standing on stage

Original ‘for colored girls’ cast reunites to celebrate the Broadway revival

A sweet return for the 1976 Broadway cast, including SDA Professor of Theatre Practice Michele Shay, in support of the new generation performing Ntozake Shange's play at the Booth Theatre.
By Faith Flippen May 3, 2022

A sweet return for the 1976 Broadway cast, including SDA Professor of Theatre Practice Michele Shay, in support of the new generation performing Ntozake Shange’s play at the Booth Theatre.

back on Broadway

Alumni Memories: May 2

Alumnus Jackson Bostwick MFA '73 reflects on his time at the School and subsequent acting career.
May 2, 2022

Alumnus Jackson Bostwick MFA ’73 reflects on his time at the School and subsequent acting career.

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Alumnae Lauren Cole, Isabella Dake and Anastasia Zavodnick

Interns turned full time: these alums now oversee student hires at their respective companies

Offered career positions after interning, Lauren Cole BA '20, Isabella Dake BA '20 and Anastasia Zavodnick BA '21 mentor their own interns and turn to the SDA Professional Development Center and the Trojan Family to hire students.
April 25, 2022

Offered career positions after interning, Lauren Cole BA ’20, Isabella Dake BA ’20 and Anastasia Zavodnick BA ’21 mentor their own interns and turn to the SDA Professional Development Center and the Trojan Family to hire students.

Trojan Family
Kirstin Eggers and Stevie Johnson

Kirstin Eggers and Stevie Johnson join full-time faculty

The alumni and educators transitioned to their roles as assistant professors of theatre practice this spring.
By Lynne Heffley April 20, 2022

The alumni and educators transitioned to their roles as assistant professors of theatre practice this spring.

Trojan spirit
Jason Ginsburg

Alumni Memories: April 18

Alumnus Jason Ginsburg BA '96 shares an anecdote from his senior year at the School.
April 18, 2022

Alumnus Jason Ginsburg BA ’96 shares an anecdote from his senior year at the School.

Experimentals
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.
By Allison Engel April 14, 2022

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.
April 11, 2022

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

fight on forever

Front & Center: Institute for Theatre & Social Change

A video spotlight on our Institute for Theatre & Social Change at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
April 6, 2022

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

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