Colman Domingo joins SDA faculty
The award-winning actor, director, playwright and producer, can currently be seen starring alongside Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
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News
Addressing student well-being, one laugh at a time
A clowning workshop from SDA professor is just one way the university is focusing on wellness, self-care and stress management this semester.
wellness
Student Q&A: C.J. Craig
C.J. Craig BA ’23 discusses being an acting emphasis, his projects in the School of Cinematic Arts, his favorite memory at USC and more in this 10 Questions series with current students.
10 questions
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.
75 years
“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.
alumni q&a
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.
10 questions
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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