Photos from the 2026 SDA Commencement Ceremony.

At commencement, graduates reflected on the friendships, mentorship, and creative community that will carry them into life beyond USC.

Brooklyn Norrington, a rising third-year MFA Acting student, named recipient of the award established to support USC dramatic arts students pursuing careers across film, theatre, and the creative industries

On May 8, 2026, the USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrated student achievement at the 33rd Annual Awards in the Bing Theatre.