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2017 High School Summer Theatre Conservatory

A taste of college life — and credits for comedy

From comedy performance to criminal justice, USC Summer Programs give teens the experience to help them decide on a major or even a career.

From comedy performance to criminal justice, USC Summer Programs give teens the experience to help them decide on a major or even a career.

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Teacher Development Program exercise

Program gives teachers outlet to share their craft

Acting instructors become students again and reconnect with their art as USC hosts national Teacher Development Program

USC School of Dramatic Arts hosts a two-week intensive through the National Alliance of Acting Teachers. 

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USC School of Dramatic Arts Commencement Ceremony

Commencement 2017

Video and slideshow recap of graduation day at the School of Dramatic Arts.

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Celebrated actress Kate Burton joins SDA faculty

Burton, who is currently starring with Kevin Kline in the Broadway revival of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter, is one of the industry’s most versatile actresses.

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Trojan alums have L.A. stages covered

This spring three lauded productions in three of L.A.’s top theatres were enriched with a wealth of Trojan talent.

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Announcing Policy at the Playhouse partnership

The new partnership between the SDA and USC Price School of Public Policy explores the role of the arts in conversations of governance and how they contribute to our democracy.

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