Trojans amplify stories of marginalized communities in ‘Nobody Knows: (Un)Muted Voices’
Inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., students use song, dance, video and poetry to shine light on their challenges and triumphs.
inspiration
News
Faculty Spotlight: MaryAnn Hu
Interim Director of the BFA in Musical Theatre program MaryAnn Hu’s training in meditation and mindfulness helps her create the opportunities for empathy and connection that can only be found in theatre.
faculty
Alumni Q&A: Kieran Gopaul MA ’13
For our Alumni Q&A series, Kieran Gopaul MA ’13 talks about change and movement, his work in strategic communications and the importance of having a support system in the professional world.
alumni q&a
Student Group Spotlight: Impulse Theatre Company
Impulse Theatre Company’s focus on contemporary realist pieces helps the group explore inclusivity and identity on stage.
student spotlight
Jason Bateman talks vulnerability, subtlety and kindness to students of the School of Dramatic Arts
Hollywood superstar Jason Bateman stopped by the School of Dramatic Arts for a wide-ranging discussion on acting and directing with faculty member Alexandra Billings.
star power
‘Sacrifice Zone: Los Angeles’ exposes the true cost of industrialization on public health
The interdisciplinary collaboration between the USC Schools of Dramatic Arts and Cinematic Arts merges film and live theatre to show visitors the impact of oil extraction firsthand.
ITSC
Reimagining the Stop Gap Theatre for new generations
Roger Engemann and Michele Dedeaux Engemann have named the caberet theatre in the new Drama Center after a beloved theatre from the School’s past.
inspired spaces
Top stories of 2023
From an inspiring gift to a special visit from a Trojan superstar, here are a selection of the most-viewed stories of 2023.
looking back
The design that brings characters to life
Six artists at the top of their fields met to discuss the world of design and the costumes, makeup and visual effects that make characters jump off the screen.
multihyphenate
Student Group Spotlight: Black Art Collective
The Black Art Collective has already organized a dizzying array of educational workshops and productions aimed at centering Black voices and providing opportunities to USC’s Black artists.
student spotlight