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Ramón Valdez poses with SDA colleagues Mabel Lopez and Sergio Ramirez in the lobby of the Bing Theatre.

Alumni Q&A: Ramón Valdez BA ’11

For our Alumni Q&A series, Ramón Valdez BA ’11 talks about his work as managing director of Rogue Machine Theatre and the lessons he carries from his stage management training.

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A New Leading Man Joins The Cast

Broadway veteran Michael Mendez begins his first semester as USC’s Director of Musical Theatre

Broadway veteran Michael Mendez begins his first semester as USC’s Director of Musical Theatre

Six-photo collage showcasing productions by USC School of Dramatic Arts students and alumni participating in the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Clockwise from top left: The Second Best School Shooting; It's a Struggle Coming Out; Spin Queen; Bean vs. The Robots; In the Black; and Making Love.

USC Artists Take the World Stage at the Edinburgh Fringe

USC School of Dramatic Arts Students and Alumni perform at the world's largest performing arts festival

USC School of Dramatic Arts Students and Alumni perform at the world’s largest performing arts festival.

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Celebrating Alumni Leadership

The USC School of Dramatic Arts recognizes alumni who are helping strengthen the Trojan Family through service on the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors.