Faculty Showcase
Faculty Q&A: Rodney To
As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked Rodney To about his professional career, remote learning advice and more.
getting to know
Not missing a beat
Associate Professor of Theatre Practice John DeMita loops students and alumni in with his Netflix directorial projects.
Callboard
Faculty Q&A: Tom Buderwitz
As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked designer Tom Buderwitz about future projects, advice to current students and more.
getting to know
Dan Shaner: shaping careers
Head of Career Center and industry liaison uses his expertise in casting to smooth out students’ transition to professional work.
business of acting
Faculty Q&A: Bayo Akinfemi
The adjunct faculty member talks about directing Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, what he finds rewarding about teaching and more.
getting to know
Howard Schmitt: Costuming Othello
Longtime SDA designer talks research, history and finding the right fit for the play.
costume shop
Faculty Q&A: Debra De Liso
As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked Debra De Liso about starting out in the profession, rewarding aspects of teaching and more.
getting to know
Judith Shelton reassures students that failure is all part of the routine
The faculty member encourages her comedy classes to take risks and celebrate imperfection to find success.
actor & comedian
Faculty Q&A: Stevie Johnson
As part of a Q&A series with our adjunct faculty, the USC School of Dramatic Arts asked Stevie Johnson about being an SDA alumnus, the Public Speaking as Performance class he teaches and more.
getting to know
Faculty Q&A: Kirstin Eggers
The adjunct faculty member and alumna shares about her favorite class to teach, what she’s bingeing at home, advice for current students and more.
getting to know