Winnie Lok: Facing the pages of the professional world
Alumna Winnie Lok looks back on her experience at USC and how it has helped shape her professional career.
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News
Training for the Courtroom: Lawyer Alumni Utilizes Dramatic Arts Degree
The skills that he acquired at SDA have not only proven transferable, but deeply relevant to his legal career.
courtroom drama
Backstage: Career panel helps students navigate the arts
Professionals advise students on work in the performing arts.
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2014: The Year of J. August Richards
From Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. to The Lottery to Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce to Grey’s Anatomy – it was a busy and successful calendar year
Deathlok
Opposites Lee Daniels, Danny Strong unite to create ‘Empire’
SDA Alum Danny Strong (BA ’96) and Director Lee Daniels have reunited to create Fox’s much-anticipated hip-hop show Empire
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New USC institute to groom actors for a career in global productions
Online applications for the first cohort, set to begin studies next summer, will be available in January
Online applications for the first cohort, set to begin studies next summer, will be available in January
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Artistic Exchange: International Actors Visit Dramatic Arts
Shanghai Theatre Academy acting students participate in a weeklong artistic exchange.
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A Dose of Joy
Medical clowning experts conduct workshops in acting classes
Renowned clowning therapy experts conduct workshops in acting classes.
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The Healing Power of Laughter
School of Dramatic Arts explores medical clowning with Visions and Voices panel.
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Backstage: Theatre Comes Full Circle for Dark of the Moon
Director of Productions Elsbeth M. Collins shares first-hand about the BFA production and tech.
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