SDA faculty, alumni garner recognition at Ovation Awards
Artists gather several nominations at the 30th annual LA Stage Alliance ceremony.
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Ali Stroker talks overcoming obstacles
Tony winner visits campus and tells her inspiring career story, encouraging all to use limitations to their advantage.
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Donald Webber Jr. BFA ’08 takes hiatus from ‘Hamilton’ for ‘Gun & Powder’
The alum takes a brief break from ‘Hamilton’ to join a new original musical, ‘Gun & Powder,’ at the Signature Theatre.
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Student Q&A: Antoinette Ricchio BA ’20
Ricchio’s screenwriting minor supplements her coursework, preparing her for the industry.
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Alumnus Frank Ferrante named one of top 10 by Chicago Tribune
The 1985 graduate earned a spot on the list of best performances for his role in ‘Love, Chaos, and Dinner.’
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Top 10 Moments of 2019
This year, the School has heard from industry giants, celebrated supportive families, and even launched a new degree program.
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Dan Shaner: shaping careers
Head of Career Center and industry liaison uses his expertise in casting to smooth out students’ transition to professional work.
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Student Q&A: Bryce Stephens BFA ’21
An SDA Student Ambassador, this junior in BFA Acting reflects on his training at SDA and the storytelling he is passionate about.
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A life of artistry and creativity for Sabina Zúñiga Varela
The MFA Acting ’11 alumna makes her off-Broadway debut and shares about her journey to getting there.
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Kevin McCollum
Broadway producer Kevin McCollum visited for an installment of CareerSeries@SDA last month, in a discussion moderated by Assistant Professor of Theatre Practice in Acting Dan Shaner.
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