Alumni Q&A: Kimiyo Bowlby BA ’10
In our Alumni Q&A series, we caught up with Kimiyo Bowlby BA ’10. The alum shares about the role her SDA degree has in her current field, advice to students on becoming a well-rounded artist and more.
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Rachel Bloom talks redefining normalcy
Rachel Bloom discussed her writing, acting, singing, comedy and more with professor Karen Tongson, chair of Gender & Sexuality Studies, during an event co-sponsored by the School of Dramatic Arts.
Visions and Voices
Student Q&A: Christopher Meyer
A triple minor, the BA ’22 student talks about learning the arts and business, the knowledgeable faculty and more.
10 questions
Faculty Q&A: Debra De Liso
As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked Debra De Liso about starting out in the profession, rewarding aspects of teaching and more.
getting to know
Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship advances equity and diversity in musical theatre
Funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, this endowed award is a first for the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ BFA Musical Theatre program.
Funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, this endowed award is a first for the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ BFA Musical Theatre program.
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Student Q&A: Mikaela Villalpando
An inaugural member of the Musical Theatre program, the BFA ’23 student talks about why she chose her major, being fearless when it comes to performing and more.
10 questions
Blair Underwood and Kim Fields guide students in refining their craft as actors
The celebrated performers, producers and directors taught a masterclass at the School of Dramatic Arts.
The celebrated performers, producers and directors taught a masterclass and shared about navigating the business.
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Student Q&A: Brian Tien
The BFA ’21 lighting design student talks about Los Angeles, his biggest learning experience, what he would do if he had more time at SDA and more.
10 questions
SDA announces new Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Office will offer programming and serve as space to empower collaborative and cultural innovation.
Office will offer programming and serve as space to empower collaborative and cultural innovation.
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Two stars are born: Documentaries feature two SDA students
Alana Bright stars in the HBO Max documentary Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 and Nia Sarfo stars in the Netflix documentary Giving Voice.
Alana Bright stars in the HBO Max’s ‘Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020’ and Nia Sarfo stars in the Netflix’s ‘Giving Voice.’
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