Alumnus Justin Chien cast in ‘Valley of the Heart’
From the USC to Los Angeles stage, the BFA acting graduate is performing in the Center Theatre Group production.
CTG debut
News
Ben Kingsley reflects on Gandhi, other top projects
The Oscar-winning actor looks back at a stellar career that once included work with 300,000 extras and a funeral carriage.
The Oscar-winning actor looks back at a stellar career that once included work with 300,000 extras and a funeral carriage.
Spotlight@SDA
Oliver Mayer’s ‘Members Only’ premiere
Awaited sequel to Blade to the Heat at Los Angeles Theatre Center.
plays in the city
Alumni Q&A: James Morosini and Sam Sonenshine
The School of Dramatic Arts caught up with two alumni to find out what they’ve been up to since graduating.
q&a
Joining hands as artists and citizens
First-ever CommUNITY Day brings faculty, staff and students together.
School of Dramatic Arts hosts a day of community for faculty, staff and students.
initiative
Theatrical productions opening Fall 2018
Alumni and faculty will be showcasing their work on Broadway and in Los Angeles theatre.
stage takeover
Luis Alfaro’s play participates in CTG community partnership
‘A Los Angeles vaudeville of tragic proportions’ showcases at libraries in the city.
new works
Top USC teachers reveal ways to inspire students
Two of the university’s most popular professors, including SDA's Mary Joan Negro, embrace a tough-but-fair approach in the classroom.
Two popular professors, including SDA’s Mary Joan Negro, embrace a tough-but-fair approach in the classroom.
excellence
Paula Cizmar’s play to open Lab Results
'Along The River, Almost Winter' performing at the Antaeus Theatre Company playwright festival.
‘Along The River, Almost Winter’ performing at the Antaeus Theatre Company playwright festival.
focus on faculty
A longtime connection to 24th STreet Theatre
From former Dean Bob Scales and Stephanie Shroyer encouraging the theatre to move to its current location 20-plus years ago to our students mentoring teens today.
partnerships