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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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A crowd of students celebrating and making gestures at the 2024 New Student Welcome.

2024: A year in photos

We take a look back at 2024, a year that featured opening the Dick Wolf Drama Center, abundant student opportunities and a whole lot of star power.

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Snow piled up on a pine tree branch.

Five plays to read in winter

Selected by the USC School of Dramatic Arts Critical Studies and Dramatic Writing faculty

As winter approaches, SDA’s Critical Studies and Dramatic Writing faculty suggest plays to accompany a mug of hot cocoa and a crackling fireplace.

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Jude Shelton

Faculty Spotlight: Judith Shelton

Assistant Professor of Theatre Practice in Comedy Judith Shelton believes that stand up comedy is more than just getting laughs. She might even call it a spiritual practice.

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Charl Brown

Alumni Q&A: Charl Brown BA ’01

For our Alumni Q&A series, Charl Brown BA ’01 talks about his professional career, having the heart of a student and making theatre for your community.

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Five student-actors sit in chairs reading from manuscripts.

Student Group Spotlight: CommUnity Arts Collective

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

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Sabina Zúñiga Varela

Faculty Q&A: Sabina Zúñiga Varela

Faculty member Sabina Zúñiga Varela talks about keeping up with alumni, the three things an artist should do each day and winning the We Give You Your Flowers award.

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Photo of alumni celebrating at the USC SDA tailgate.

Fall events celebrate Trojan alumni

This Fall featured alumni events where Trojans could gather and reconnect, including a celebration of Trojans in New York and a tailgate party.

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