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Class of 2026: USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrates its newest alumni
At commencement, graduates reflected on the friendships, mentorship, and creative community that will carry them into life beyond USC.
USC School of Dramatic Arts Announces the Cynthia Erivo Scholarship
Brooklyn Norrington, a rising third-year MFA Acting student, named recipient of the new award established to support USC dramatic arts students pursuing careers across film, theatre, and the creative industries
Celebrating the 2025-26 School of Dramatic Arts Award Recipients
On May 8, 2026, the USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrated outstanding student achievement at the 33rd Annual Awards in the Bing Theatre.
Dick Wolf Drama Center Honored with Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Award
The historic building — reimagined as a world-class home for USC’s School of Dramatic Arts — was recognized at the Conservancy’s annual awards ceremony
USC School of Dramatic Arts Launches Institute for Actor-Driven Innovation To Empower Performers For The Age Of AI
New institute leveraging the power of acting starts with an AI think tank focused
on developing distinctly human skills and advancing creativity
Danny Strong named 2026 SDA Commencement Speaker
Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning multihyphenate returns to alma mater for May ceremony
“What, Like It’s Hard?” SDA and Annenberg Make Collaboration Look Easy With ‘Legally Blonde’
A cross-school partnership between the School of Dramatic Arts and an Annenberg PR class is giving students real-world experience — and a hit musical
The Serious Power of Comedy
At USC, comedy is more than a path to stardom; it’s a practical skill across disciplines.
Philip G. Allen Scholarship Celebration
Photos from the scholarship launch, bringing the SDA community together in support of sound and production students.