USC School of Dramatic Arts to Honor LeVar Burton with the Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists
Award to be presented at event celebrating the transformative power of theatre to foster positive change
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Producers and screenwriter of Netflix’s The Piano Lesson talk August Wilson and the creative process at SDA
Virgil Williams, Katia Washington and Todd Black (BFA ’82) visited SDA for a talkback session to discuss the 2024 film adaptation of August Wilson’s play.
industry insiders
Streamed performances create opportunities
Streamed performances of select SDA productions provide opportunities for students to gain new skills and greater visibility for their performances and designs.
plugged in
New Faculty Spotlight: Tony Shayne
Assistant Professor of Theatre Practice in Production Management and Producing Tony Shayne encourages students to bridge the new and exciting with the timeless and classic.
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Alumni Q&A: Joni Ravenna BFA ’84
For our Alumni Q&A series, Joni Ravenna BFA ’84 talks about her multifaceted career, working with David Lynch and the lifelong connections she made at USC.
alumni q&a
Student Group Spotlight: The Merry Men
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.
student spotlight
Faculty Q&A: Elizabeth Harper
Faculty member Elizabeth Harper talks about her career, working with alumni and why students need to get ready to be lucky.
getting to know
Dick Wolf: “A Champion for Actors”
Alumni and Faculty of the USC School of Dramatic Arts reached out to share their connections to the Emmy-winning creator/producer.
honoring Mr. Wolf
Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown encourages MFA Acting students looking toward “the real world”
Brown spoke with MFA in Acting students about transitioning from an MFA program into their professional careers.
star power
Student Group Spotlight: Modern Minority Theatre Company
Modern Minority Theatre Company is an independent student organization focused on telling underrepresented stories and providing first opportunities for students new to theatre.
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