Andy Robinson to play Oberon in Disney Concert Hall’s ‘Midsummer’
The MFA professor will perform selections from Shakespeare’s play in combination with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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Luis Alfaro reimagines Sophocles for today’s audiences
The playwright/professor jets between his classes at USC and rehearsals for his new play at the storied Public Theater in N.Y.
The playwright/professor jets between his classes at USC and rehearsals for his new play at the storied Public Theater in N.Y.
artist & activist
Trojan Family Weekend a dramatic success
SDA families were treated to an intimate and fun-filled four-day weekend of academic and extracurricular activities.
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Bringing podcast skills to the front of the class
Teaching “Creating the Hit Podcast” is a logical step for actress Anna Faris and Sim Sarna, who co-founded the popular Anna Faris is Unqualified
Anna Faris and and Sim Sarna, co-founders of the popular Anna Faris is Unqualified, bring expertise to SDA.
now airing
USC acting students jump between stage, screen and the digital world
Acting students prep for careers in virtual reality, video games, motion capture and whatever technology serves up next—with a firm grounding in classical training.
Prepping for careers in virtual reality, video games, motion capture and whatever technology serves up next.
new media
Ten members join Board of Councilors
The School has welcomed new board members, who are leaders in the industry and the local community, and bring a breath of expertise and talents.
advancing the mission
Setting the stage
Stage management's new leading man
Meet the inaugural holder of the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ endowed professorship in stage management
places, please
Not throwing away his shot
Alumnus Donald Webber Jr. climbs his way to Broadway stardom
Alumnus Donald Webber Jr. climbs his way to Broadway stardom.
Hamilton
Two students named 2017-18 USC International Artist Fellows
Playwright Mariana Carreño King and actor Lea Marina Lanoue Timm are among nine members of this year's class.
Playwright Mariana Carreño King and actor Lea Marina Lanoue Timm are among nine members of this year’s class.
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Making time for ‘Tea’
The long and multifaceted road to distinguished professor Velina Hasu Houston’s new novel, based on her internationally acclaimed play.
The long and multifaceted road to distinguished professor Velina Hasu Houston’s new novel, based on her internationally acclaimed play.
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