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
News
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.’
documentaries
Faculty Q&A: Stevie Johnson
As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked Stevie Johnson about being an SDA alumnus, the Public Speaking as Performance class he teaches and more.
getting to know
Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative and SDA launch groundbreaking partnership
The WPDI and SDA’s Institute for Theatre & Social Change will bring together their expertise to develop innovative performances on pertinent social justice themes at WPDI’s partner middle schools.
partnership
TIME’S UP shares about advocating for a safe and equitable entertainment industry
Speakers Michelle Jones Simms and Ngoc Nguyen encourage students with ways in which they can be a part of creating a fair and dignified workplace during a conversation in spring.
Speakers Michelle Jones Simms and Ngoc Nguyen encourage students with ways in which they can be a part of creating a fair and dignified workplace during a conversation in spring.
Spotlight@SDA
Faculty, alumni nominated for Ovation Awards
Several faculty and alumni have been nominated for the LA Stage Alliance’s 31st annual Ovation Awards.
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Student Q&A: Maddy Engelsman
The BFA ’22 costume design student talks about pushing her boundaries as a designer for ‘Hidden Stories,’ her favorite thing about the faculty and more.
10 questions
Faculty Q&A: Tom Buderwitz
As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked designer Tom Buderwitz about future projects, advice to current students and more.
getting to know
Student Q&A: Charrell Mack
The MFA Acting ’21 student discusses her journey from athlete to actor, growing in the program, what it’s like in a cohort and more.
10 questions