Three Decades of Reimagining Possibilites
Colleagues and alumni reflect on SDA’s 30 year mission to rewrite the stories that shape our world.
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On the cutting edge of scholarship
The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the best and brightest of the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.
The USC School of Dramatic Arts is known for training the next generation of artists, but it’s also a thriving research institution where some of the frontiers of theatre scholarship are being explored.
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Using art for medical healing
USC programs like USC Comic+Care, which employs comedy to help children grappling with illness, infuse arts activities into healthcare.
the best medicine
Clowning around to help patients
Comedy Performance minor Phong Doozy volunteers as a medical clown to put smiles on the faces of those with serious illnesses.
the best medicine
A fresh look at Stanislavsky
Professor Sharon Marie Carnicke’s new book is a unique creation that grounds Stanislavsky’s teachings in historical context while demonstrating their use for the modern actor.
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Trojans amplify stories of marginalized communities in ‘Nobody Knows: (Un)Muted Voices’
Inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., students use song, dance, video and poetry to shine light on their challenges and triumphs.
inspiration
‘Sacrifice Zone: Los Angeles’ exposes the true cost of industrialization on public health
The interdisciplinary collaboration between the USC Schools of Dramatic Arts and Cinematic Arts merges film and live theatre to show visitors the impact of oil extraction firsthand.
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For incoming USC students, a taste of the Liberation Arts
The Liberation Arts Company uses Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to train people how to handle tough situations. This year they performed for incoming students at the Welcome Trojans Experience.
doing good
Understanding mixed-race theatrical lineage
Professor Rena M. Heinrich’s new book explores the lives and work of mixed-race Asian playwrights and performers in American theatre from the nineteenth century to the present.
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SDA faculty help student-athletes tackle microaggressions
SDA faculty arranged an event that uses theatre techniques to let student-athletes grapple with religious microaggressions.
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