In This Issue
SDA at Center Stage
SDA at Center Stage
A look at the School of Dramatic Arts’ last 75 years of dramatic arts education and where it’s headed into the future of theatrical excellence.
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Meet Dean Emily Roxworthy
Meet Dean Emily Roxworthy
Callboard magazine sits down with the new dean, Emily Roxworthy, for a question and answer interview about SDA’s special qualities, the next five years, her work as a scholar and more.
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Extraordinary Trojans: Forest Whitaker ’82
Extraordinary Trojans: Forest Whitaker ’82
Multi-award-winning actor and activist is distinguished with the Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists.
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Extraordinary Trojans: Michele Dedeaux Engemann BA ’68
Extraordinary Trojans: Michele Dedeaux Engemann BA ’68
One singular sensation, the artist and SDA champion is honored with the Alumni Service Award.
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Extraordinary Trojans: Donald Webber Jr. BFA ’08
Extraordinary Trojans: Donald Webber Jr. BFA ’08
The Broadway and ‘Hamilton’ actor finds himself in the room where it happens, earns the Broadway Spotlight Award.
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Extraordinary Trojans: Greg Holford BA ’80, MFA ’82
Extraordinary Trojans: Greg Holford BA ’80, MFA ’82
The longtime creative director and designer of grand live events and spectaculars receives the Production Innovation Award.
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Extraordinary Trojans: Grant Heslov BFA ’86
Extraordinary Trojans: Grant Heslov BFA ’86
An artist who does it all, the award-winning producer and his company Smokehouse Pictures are recipients of the Corporate Leadership Award.
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There’s No Place Like Home
There’s No Place Like Home
The School of Dramatic Arts finds a new building at the center of USC’s arts corridor.
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Success in Post
Success in Post
Award-winning artist and alumna Jameelah Nuriddin BFA ’06 shares about her fulfilling career giving voice to marginalized communities.
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Representing USC at the Largest Arts Festival in the World
Representing USC at the Largest Arts Festival in the World
Professor John Blankenchip led the School of Dramatic Arts for 23 seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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A Glimpse of SDA History
A Glimpse of SDA History
Since the university’s inception in 1880, dramatic arts have had a significant role in the student experience.
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Then & Now: The School’s Homebase
Then & Now: The School’s Homebase
A look at the School of Dramatic Arts’ first home at Old College to the new building, opening December 2023.
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Photo Gallery: The Odyssey Anniversary Benefit
Photo Gallery: The Odyssey Anniversary Benefit
A glimpse of moments from the School of Dramatic Arts’ 75th anniversary benefit, The Odyssey, on Sept. 9.
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Alumni Marquee 2021-22
Alumni Marquee 2021-22
Some of the accomplishments the School of Dramatic Arts alumni are achieving, from the Class of 1960s and on.
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Supporters of Dramatic Arts 2021-22
Supporters of Dramatic Arts 2021-22
The USC School of Dramatic Arts would like to recognize the generosity of the following individuals and organizations who have supported the School over the past year.
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