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  • Members of the Black Art Collective pose in colorful costumes during a performance of

    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.

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  • Dean Emily Roxworthy, Richard Weinberg and USC President Carol Folt.

    2023 Fall Alumni Celebration

    The 2023 Fall Alumni Celebration gave members of the Trojan Family a chance to reconnect and honored alum Richard G. Weinberg with the SDA Alumni Service Award.

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  • Headshot of Summer Grubaugh

    Alumni Q&A: Summer Grubaugh BFA ’16

    For our Alumni Q&A series, Summer Grubaugh BFA ’16 talks about her new role as SDA’s Alumni Relations Manager, staying connected after graduation and what makes the Trojan Family so special.

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  • l to r: Sheldon Candis, Rob Schiller, and Bayo Akinfemi sitting in a semicircle and gesturing with their hands.

    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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  • Auditorium full of students watching an orientation presentation.

    For incoming USC students, a taste of the Liberation Arts

    The Liberation Arts Company uses Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to train people how to handle tough situations. This year they performed for incoming students at the Welcome Trojans Experience.

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  • A girl stands in front of an elaborate Dia de los Muertos display.

    At the School of Dramatic Arts, October is for Good Neighbors

    For nearly three decades, SDA, the USC Good Neighbors Campaign and 24th STreet Theatre have teamed up to make a difference in South LA.

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  • Assistant Professor of Costume Design Ann Closs-Farley.

    Faculty Q&A: Ann Closs-Farley

    Faculty member Ann Closs-Farley talks about fashion and identity, USC’s new fashion minor and how to make a killer Halloween costume.

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  • Four panelists and a moderator sit side by side on a stage.

    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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