Justin Chien and the Trojan Stunt Team make sure Hollywood gets the fight just right
Justin Chien (BFA ’18), star of Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, led a fight workshop for USC students in collaboration with the Trojan Stunt Team.
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“Be the antelope”: Hollywood icon Matthew Lillard preaches heart and hard work to USC students
Matthew Lillard spoke about his storied career, his directorial debut and his various companies with SDA faculty and longtime friend Oliver Mayer.
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Faculty Q&A: Amrita Dhaliwal
Faculty member Amrita Dhaliwal talks about balancing humor and seriousness, using comedy for social change and being Keynote Speaker at this year’s USC APIFSA meeting.
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“Storytelling Matters”: Oscar nominee America Ferrera accepts School of Dramatic Arts’ Multihyphenate Award
The USC School of Dramatic Arts honored award-winning actress, writer, producer and activist America Ferrera with the second annual Multihyphenate Award.
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Student Group Spotlight: Fourth Quarter All-Stars
In February, Fourth Quarter All-Stars hosted Sketchella, the West Coast’s premiere college comedy festival, at the Massman Theatre.
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A fresh look at Stanislavsky
Professor Sharon Marie Carnicke’s new book is a unique creation that grounds Stanislavsky’s teachings in historical context while demonstrating their use for the modern actor.
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Academy Award® Nominee America Ferrera to Receive USC School of Dramatic Arts’ Multihyphenate Award
The USC Alumna will be honored at the event that celebrates artists whose career embraces versatility and innovation.
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Inspiring Spaces: The Dorans put the spotlight on production students
Justin and Robin Doran have dedicated a space in the new Dramatic Arts Building for production students, the backstage heroes who make up an essential part of the creative team.
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Trojans amplify stories of marginalized communities in ‘Nobody Knows: (Un)Muted Voices’
Inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., students use song, dance, video and poetry to shine light on their challenges and triumphs.
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Faculty Spotlight: MaryAnn Hu
Interim Director of the BFA in Musical Theatre program MaryAnn Hu’s training in meditation and mindfulness helps her create the opportunities for empathy and connection that can only be found in theatre.
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