Spotlight@SDA: Empire co-creator Danny Strong returns to center stage
Emmy Award-winning writer and alumnus inaugurates new artist series.
spotlight@SDA
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Journalist Yasmin Merei visits Western Edge Playwrights Salon
Women’s activist and Syrian dissident discusses politics and the refugee crisis with MFA students.
western edge
Eric Trules to be featured at TEDxFulbright Conference
The SDA faculty member joins fellow USC faculty and past Fulbright grant recipients Solomon Golomb and Alice Kimm to talk technology, entertainment and design in Santa Monica
The SDA faculty member joins fellow USC faculty and past Fulbright grant recipients in the daylong public event at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
thought-provoking talks
Dean Madeline Puzo: A Legacy of Innovation and Accomplishment
Thirteen groundbreaking years.
During her 13-year tenure as dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts, Madeline Puzo compiled an enviable record, moving the School forward in reputation,…
Meet Oliver Mayer
Playwright, professor and surrogate father Oliver Mayer oversees hundreds of students year-round with his wife. It’s a job that requires care, openness and generosity
Playwright, professor and surrogate father oversees hundreds of students year-round with his wife.
master of the house
Hilarious, provocative and original shows coming to Dramatic Arts
The 2015-16 season of plays and musicals for USC’s School of Dramatic Arts encompasses the full range of theatrical experiences.
see theatre
Summer Theatre Conservatory: High school program unleashes student creativity
Summer Theatre Conservatory program teaches high school students to dismiss artistic boundaries to create exciting work.
dive in
Artistic leadership: how we change the game
Q&A with Professor/Playwright Paula Cizmar
Playwright and Professor Paula Cizmar shares her thoughts on game-changing theatre
tcg q&a
David Bridel Serves as Interim Dean
Following Madeline Puzo’s announcement that she was stepping down as dean, Bridel will serve in this role as the university conducts search for a new dean.
David Bridel assumes interim deanship
Read his welcome to prospective and current students, parents, alums and patrons.
bridel’s welcome