Kevin Kline inaugurates first Spotlight@SDA in New York
The multi-talented actor was interviewed by SDA faculty member Kate Burton at the event for students, alumni and parents.
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Theatre critic Hilton Als on writing, performance and the challenge of creation
The Pulitzer Prize-winning, genre-defying writer shared wisdom to students in a master class and standing room only event.
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The unlimited world of a groundbreaking actress
Shohreh Aghdashloo discusses her award-winning career for students of USC’s Schools of Dramatic and Cinematic Arts.
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Advice from one of your ‘Friends’
Lisa Kudrow shares career highs and lows with USC dramatic arts students
Lisa Kudrow shares career highs and lows with USC dramatic arts students.
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Margaret Cho shares stories with stand-up students
The comedian discusses her own experiences as a beginner in San Francisco.
The comedian discusses her own experiences as a beginner in San Francisco.
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Backstage: Broadway stage manager C. Randall White on shows, employable skills and social media
Recent Spotlight@SDA guest artist discusses his career and work on hugely technical shows like Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
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From $75 a week to an Academy Award nomination
Prolific producer Todd Black reminds students it takes a lifetime of hard work and study to find success in the craft.
Prolific producer, alumnus Todd Black reminds students it takes a lifetime of hard work and study to find success in the craft.
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Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson’s voice) shares tips of the trade
Students share the afternoon with one of the entertainment industry’s most prolific voice-over actors.
Students share the afternoon with one of the entertainment industry’s most prolific voice-over actors.
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How Jay Duplass found his way
The writer, director, producer and actor held nothing back when talking to USC students.
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Suzan-Lori Parks speaks at Town and Gown
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright shared an evening discussing her work during Trojan Family Weekend.
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