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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From $75 a week to an Academy Award nomination
Prolific producer Todd Black reminds students it takes a lifetime of hard work and study to find success in the craft.
Prolific producer, alumnus Todd Black reminds students it takes a lifetime of hard work and study to find success in the craft.
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Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson’s voice) shares tips of the trade
Students share the afternoon with one of the entertainment industry’s most prolific voice-over actors.
Students share the afternoon with one of the entertainment industry’s most prolific voice-over actors.
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Alumnus performs as Hamilton on Broadway
SDA alum Donald Webber Jr (BFA ’08) is Broadway’s newest Hamilton.
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For aspiring actor, L.A. keeps the dream alive — and SDA mentor helps him achieve it
USC senior Atif Hashwi snags his first lead role in a film and hopes to make his mark on diversity in Hollywood.
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Bringing a Hipster Sweatshop to the stage
A dozen SDA students worked with professionals to create original characters for a new, full-length musical.
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‘Transparency’ of Hollywood
Artists, activists speak on the industry's role in gender justice
Artists, activists speak on the industry’s role in gender justice.
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How Jay Duplass found his way
The writer, director, producer and actor held nothing back when talking to USC students.
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Todd Black nominated for Academy Award
Alumnus receives Best Picture nod for his film Fences.
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Dramatic duets
Students participate in international digital project by filming movement performances around campus.
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