Alumni Marquee Winter 2025

Our Trojan Family has been busy. Here is a selection of alumni activities and achievements from the second half of 2025.

Student Q&A: Kaitlyn Chaidez

The BFA Stage Management senior discusses her role as Production Manager for Legally Blonde, the value of embracing mistakes, and what it means to lead with both rigor and joy.

Susan Grode Leaves Lasting Legacy

The trailblazing entertainment attorney spent decades protecting creators’ rights while championing the performing arts and advancing the mission of the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

Sir Cornwell

Pedro Coelho

Savannah Biscoe

Siena Asencio

Tina Zhang

Anton Sabirianov

Leilani Rodriguez

Madigan Rear

Eli Okum

Gabriel Navarro

Neema Muteti

Arjun Lakshman

Matt Dean

Bruno Koskoff

Eugene Boyd

Oliver Mayer Records New Sleep Story for Calm

The School of Dramatic Arts Professor and Associate Dean was chosen by students to be “the most calming professor” at USC.

Bonnie Hallman

Sparks Center Residency: DJ Kurs Expands Accessibility

The artistic director of Deaf West Theatre is working with students and faculty to broaden cultural competencies and introduce new approaches to performance.

Video: Celebrating Fall 2025 Productions

Watch highlights from SDA’s dynamic Fall 2025 season!

Shih-wei Carrasco-Wu

David Wally