Inspiring the next generation with the Sparks Center
Rod and Elsie Nakamoto name the School’s Sparks Center after two notable members of the Trojan Family.
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Introducing the Dick Wolf Drama Center
The Emmy-winning creator/producer and architect of the most successful brand in television is supporting the next generation of young artists with a significant contribution to the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
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Leaders named to the Board of Councilors
Nnamdi Asomugha, Rodric David, Steve Gersh and Jennifer Pate were named to SDA’s Board of Councilors.
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Pioneers of the Pod:
SDA alumni lead the way in podcasting
SDA alumni like Adam Ray, Brian James Polak, Rebecca Mellinger and Brad Bradley are leading the way in the world of podcasting.
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On the cutting edge of scholarship
The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the best and brightest of the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.
The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.
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‘A top training ground’:
USC School of Dramatic Arts gets a new home
The revamped building features two theatres, recording studios and other state-of-the-art facilities.
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Queer Trojans on expression, individuality and carving creative paths
Meet the LGBTQIA+ alumni championing representation in the theatre.
Meet the LGBTQIA+ alumni championing representation in the theatre.
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Alumni Marquee 2024-2025
Some of the accomplishments the School of Dramatic Arts alumni are achieving, from the Class of 1970s and on.
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Producers and screenwriter of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson talk August Wilson and the creative process at SDA
Virgil Williams, Katia Washington and Todd Black (BFA ’82) visited SDA for a talkback session to discuss the 2024 film adaptation of August Wilson’s play.
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Streamed performances create opportunities
Streamed performances of select SDA productions provide opportunities for students to gain new skills and greater visibility for their performances and designs.
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