Theatre Students Association has long served as the voice for theatre students on campus, advocating for changes they want to see.

Formed around “the Harold,” a complex improv comedy form, Second Nature Improv provides big laughs in a safe and laid-back environment.

The Merry Men may have ditched the frilly shirts and tights, but they still put on some of the wittiest mixed-form improv at USC.

Modern Minority Theatre Company is an independent student organization focused on telling underrepresented stories and providing first opportunities for students new to theatre.

CommUnity Arts Collective is an independent student group working to provide opportunities for students to make art, minus all the pressure and competition.

Born out of a belief that there is an infinite amount of joy in the world, Ludus Remedium works to spread joy to audiences and uses comedy as a tool for mental health.

For nearly two decades, independent student group Musical Theatre Repertory has been bringing their love of musical theatre to campus.

Justin Chien (BFA ’18), star of Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, led a fight workshop for USC students in collaboration with the Trojan Stunt Team.

In February, Fourth Quarter All-Stars hosted Sketchella, the West Coast’s premiere college comedy festival, at the Massman Theatre.

Impulse Theatre Company’s focus on contemporary realist pieces helps the group explore inclusivity and identity on stage.

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.

When it comes to comedy, being funny isn’t everything. Spoiler Alert brings depth, character and narrative technique to their unique brand of improv.

The Suspenders brings together funny students from all across campus to perform their unique brand of sketch comedy. And yes, there’s a musical number.

Dorothy’s Friends Theatre Company has grown from several friends making queer theatre together to a major presence for the USC queer community.

The Aeneid Theatre Company draws on their namesake as a group of Trojans willing to make greatness against all odds.

Brand New Theatre puts on performances that are 100% written, directed, designed, and produced by students.

Commedus Interruptus, the longest-running improv troupe on campus, is a tight-knit student group that takes big risks in pursuit of big laughs.

ISPs have been a way for theatre students to independently flex their creative muscles for decades. TSA is giving them a boost.