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Zach Galifianakis

Aspiring comedians learn from a master

Actor and comedian Zach Galifianakis visited the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ first-ever stand-up comedy class.

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Professor Carla Della Gatta

USC theatre scholar wins Shakespeare prize

Carla Della Gatta accepts the accolade for dissertation on contemporary performance, which represents a shift for the Shakespeare Association of America

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Sharon Carnicke in Norway

Faculty First-Person: My Norwegian Vanya

Dr. Sharon M. Carnicke shares her experience directing at the Norwegian National Academy of Arts

Professor Sharon M. Carnicke shares about her experience directing ‘Uncle Vanya’ at the Norwegian National Academy of Arts.

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McKinley Belcher III and Shirine Babb in Macbeth 1969

On the road of success

Alumnus McKinley Belcher III stars in PBS' 'Mercy Street,' 'The Royale' off-Broadway

Alumnus McKinley Belcher III stars in PBS’ ‘Mercy Street,’ ‘The Royale’ off-Broadway.

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Williamstown Festival auditions

Now casting for WTF

The renowned Williamstown Theatre Festival held auditions on campus for the first time ever.

The renowned Williamstown Theatre Festival is one of many on-campus audition opportunities afforded to SDA students this spring.

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