Emily Roxworthy, champion of diversity and interactive theatre, named dean of USC School of Dramatic Arts
Currently the associate dean of the Graduate Division at the University of California, San Diego, Roxworthy will join USC in July.
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Todd Black BFA ’82 and his passion for ‘challenging pieces that offer hope and inspiration’
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, with five Academy Award nominations, is the latest example from the SDA alum’s respected producing career.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, with five Academy Award nominations, is the latest example from the SDA alum’s respected producing career.
Oscars
Academy award winner Forest Whitaker one of five to be honored by SDA at benefit celebrating 75 years of academics and artistry
Additional awardees include Michele Dedeaux Engemann, Grant Heslov and his company Smokehouse Pictures, Greg Holford and Donald Webber, Jr.
Additional awardees include Michele Dedeaux Engemann, Grant Heslov and his company Smokehouse Pictures, Greg Holford and Donald Webber, Jr.
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“Sacrifice Zone: Los Angeles” uses theatre and media arts to explore climate change in the community
Playwright and librettist Paula L. Cizmar's theatre project explores environmental injustice and racism.
Playwright and librettist Paula L. Cizmar harnesses theatre arts to explore the stories at the heart of sacrifice zones.
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Alumni Q&A: Kate Cannova BA ’03
In our Alumni Q&A series, we caught up with Kate Cannova BA ’03 in which she shares about her love for producing, her life-changing experience at SDA, advice to students and more.
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Student Q&A: Rickey Orr
The soon-to-be graduate discusses the reason he chose SDA, meeting Cheyenne Jackson at the McClintock Building, his biggest takeaway and more in this 10 Questions series with current students.
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Oscar-nominated actor Tim Roth encourages students to be unstoppable
The artist, known for his roles in 'Reservoir Dogs,' 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Rob Roy,' among others, shares what it's like to work on some of Hollywood's most popular films.
The artist, known for his roles in ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Rob Roy,’ among others, shares what it’s like to work on some of Hollywood’s most popular films.
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Live from … their homes: USC sketch comedy group preps for biggest online show yet
For the first time, a sketch show will be featured in the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ spring lineup. And no, it won’t be full of jokes about Zoom.
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Guy Pearce reflects on his extensive career
The veteran actor shares about his highs and lows of working in the business and advice for students.
The veteran actor shares the highs and lows of working in the business and advice for students.
Spotlight@SDA
Fade to Black: Representations of Black family in drama and comedy
Showrunners Anthony Sparks BFA '94 and Sara Finney-Johnson work to create positive depictions of Black life on screen.
Showrunners Anthony Sparks and Sara Finney-Johnson work to create positive depictions of Black life on screen.
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