Alumni Q&A: David Fickas BFA ’96
The director, writer and producer discusses why he’s an alumni volunteer, four ways students can prepare for the professional world, lessons he learned at SDA and more.
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Gabriela Ortega BFA ’17 uplifts Latin American culture and community through her work as an artist
The BFA Acting alumna, who was recently named one of Disney+ Launchpad's short film directors, is taking great care to tell inclusive stories on screen.
The BFA Acting alumna, who was recently named one of Disney+ Launchpad’s short film directors, is taking great care to tell inclusive stories on screen.
art with care
Immersive experiences draw audiences in for dialogue about equity, diversity and inclusion
Student and faculty actors bring stories of discrimination to life — and then it’s the audience’s turn to step up. That’s how the Institute for Theatre & Social Change at the USC School of Dramatic Arts makes it real.
dialogue & change
Alumni Memories: March 8
Alumnus Joshua Townshend BFA '83 shares his recollection of a memorable professor.
Alumnus Joshua Townshend BFA ’83 shares his recollection of a memorable professor.
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Alumni Memories: March 4
Alumna Joni Ravenna BFA '84 shares a few snaps from her college photo album.
Alumna Joni Ravenna BFA ’84 shares a few snaps from her college photo album.
looking back
Front & Center: Guest Artists & Faculty Over the Years
A video spotlight on some of the distinguished talents and trailblazers that have graced our hallways.
A video spotlight on some of the distinguished talents and trailblazers that have graced our hallways.
luminaries
The Legacy Project video series honors words of Black artists through theatrical vignettes
Featuring the SDA community, this Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series is collection of theatrical vignettes that convey the history of the Black journey in America and across the diaspora.
honoring the legacy
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
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
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.
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