Dean Robert R. Scales Memorial
On Saturday, Sept. 28, USC School of Dramatic Arts faculty, staff, students, and alumni gathered to celebrate the life and contributions of Dean Robert R. Scales.
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Assistant Professor Scott Faris transmits professional lessons
SDA professor and head of stage management teaches tricks of the trade while directing “The Cider House Rules.”
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Meet your new ALC co-chairs
Devin Kelley (BFA ’08) and Tomm Polos (BFA ’10) are the new co-chairs of the School’s Alumni Leadership Council.
leadership
Men On Boats reimagines history with all-female cast
SDA’s Men on Boats looks at an 1869 expedition to the Grand Canyon through a contemporary lens, featuring a diverse all-female cast.
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Judd Apatow receives Oakie Award at SCA
SDA professor, actor, comedy historian and stand-up comic Wayne Federman moderated the event and joined Apatow in comically recalling the early stages of their respective careers.
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3 Paderewskis, a new one-act opera
A new one-act opera from librettist Oliver Mayer, composer Jenni Brandon, and director David Bridel wins the Adam Mickiewicz Institute’s Paderewski Musical Project.
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Judd Apatow offers comedic wisdom
Writer, director, and longtime stand-up comic Judd Apatow visited SDA to speak to Judith Shelton’s THTR 474: Intro to Stand Up Comedy class.
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Paula Cizmar targets change through theatre
The associate professor of theatre practice will mount numerous original productions this fall, all while managing a busy schedule as full-time faculty member.
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ROTC student and junior set designer takes on first SDA production
BFA theatre design major Eliot Ohlemeyer balances ROTC while designing his first SDA production, Men on Boats.
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Front and center for the Emmys
Student Evan Macedo shares his experience as an agency intern at the Television Academy Foundation and trophy presenter for the 71st Emmy Awards.
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