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Joan Beber MFA ’00 with Velina Hasu Houston in 2019

A playwright pays it forward

Joan Beber MFA '00 endows a playwriting award at the USC School of Dramatic Arts for fellow playwrights.

Joan Beber MFA ’00 endows a playwriting award at the USC School of Dramatic Arts for fellow playwrights.

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Alumna Angie Sarkisyan and Associate Professor of Theatre Practice John Demita

Not missing a beat

Associate Professor of Theatre Practice John DeMita loops students and alumni in with his Netflix directorial projects.

Associate Professor of Theatre Practice John DeMita loops students and alumni in with his Netflix directorial projects.

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Alumni Party 2018

Curtains up on support after graduation

The Alumni Leadership Council plays a key role in connections, mentoring and programming for students and fellow alumni.

The Alumni Leadership Council plays a key role in connections, mentoring and programming for students and fellow alumni.

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Edward Padilla BA ’05

The multi-hyphenate

From teaching, producing, volunteering and beyond, Edward Padilla BA ’05 shares about his continued connection to USC and his many roles outside of acting.

From teaching, producing, volunteering and beyond, Edward Padilla BA ’05 shares about his continued connection to USC and his many roles outside of acting.

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Board of Councilors members Lois Robbins and Kourosh Gohar

Newest Board of Councilor members

The USC School of Dramatic Arts welcomes Kourosh Gohar and Lois Robbins as the newest members of its Board of Councilors.

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Azizah Rowen BA '00

Alumni Q&A: Azizah Rowen BA ’00

In our Alumni Q&A series, we caught up with actor, writer, musician and producer Azizah Rowen BA ’00. The alum shares about her mentors at SDA, networking as a student and more.

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Joy Cheever

Student Q&A: Joy Cheever

The BFA ’21 student shares about why she chose the sound design program, how her perspective on her role as the designer has changed and more.

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Faculty member Rodney To headshot

Faculty Q&A: Rodney To

As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked Rodney To about his professional career, remote learning advice and more.

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Screenshot of student dance film

Musical theatre students produce short dance films

This past semester, sophomore musical theatre students worked with USC Kaufman lecturer Kate Dunn, Tony Award-winner Peter Darling and Artistic Director Jacob Jonas to produce short dance films to the musical theatre songs of their choice.

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