75 Years of SDA: Slideshow (Part 1)
Enjoy a trip down memory lane in the first of three slideshows, which features images and videos from our 75 years of dramatic arts at the University of Southern California.
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From vaudevilles to sold-out arenas
A new School of Dramatic Class gets in-depth about the evolution of stand-up comedy and how it has become so successful today.
Faculty member and comedian Wayne Federman talks about the evolution of the art form in a new History of Stand-Up Comedy class.
learning about laughs
Alumni Memories: November 2
Alumnus Moonie Ahmed BFA '82 shares a few snapshots from shows he acted in at SDA.
Alumnus Moonie Ahmed BFA ’82 shares a few snapshots from shows he acted in at SDA.
good times
Sneak Peek: Q&A with Dean Emily Roxworthy
Callboard magazine recently asked the dean about her professional background, goals for the School and more. Read some of her answers here, and the rest of her interview in the Fall 2021 issue.
preview
The 6 Degrees of August Wilson and USC
A look at how the Trojan family connects to the legendary late playwright
A look at how the Trojan Family connects to the legendary late playwright, from screen adaptations to exploring Black heritage.
acclaimed author
Alumni Q&A: Brian Jordan Alvarez BFA ’09
The actor shares his best USC experience, how to prepare for the professional world and more.
alumni q&a
2021 Trojan Family Weekend
A photo gallery of the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ dean welcome and industry insider panel during this year’s Trojan Family Weekend.
TFW
Emily Roxworthy installed as dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts
The scholar-artist ushers in a “new era of innovation and inclusion.”
installation
Alumnus LeVar Burton named 2022 Rose Parade Grand Marshal
The artist will participate in the 133rd parade on Jan. 1, 2022.
New Year’s celebration
Front & Center: John Blankenchip
A video spotlight on beloved professor John Edward Blankenchip.
A video spotlight on beloved professor John Edward Blankenchip, who led the School’s Festival Theatre USC-USA program.
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