Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown encourages MFA Acting students looking toward “the real world”
Brown spoke with MFA in Acting students about transitioning from an MFA program into their professional careers.
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Spotlight@SDA
“An Extraordinarily Custom Career”: SDA families engage with alumni industry insiders at annual panel
A panel of alumni industry insiders shared their varied journeys through the arts and entertainment industry as part of Trojan Family Weekend.
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“The Mount Rushmore of Improv”: Wayne Brady teaches masterclass to SDA students
All-time improv great Wayne Brady led a masterclass on musical theatre improv for USC students.
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“Be the antelope”: Hollywood icon Matthew Lillard preaches heart and hard work to USC students
Matthew Lillard spoke about his storied career, his directorial debut and his various companies with SDA faculty and longtime friend Oliver Mayer.
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“Storytelling Matters”: Oscar nominee America Ferrera accepts School of Dramatic Arts’ Multihyphenate Award
The USC School of Dramatic Arts honored award-winning actress, writer, producer and activist America Ferrera with the second annual Multihyphenate Award.
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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.
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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.
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Delving into the world of directing
The year’s first Multihyphenate Masterclass featured a 2-time Emmy winner and a Sundance Grand Jury finalist dispensing advice and wisdom on directing.
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Annual industry insider panel gives Trojan Families a glimpse into their students’ future
A panel of industry insiders shared their unique journeys into the arts and entertainment industry as part of Trojan Family Weekend.
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Writing your own opportunities
A panel of writer-actors and a documentarian gathered to discuss how to develop a career in writing at 2023’s final Multihyphenate Masterclass.
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