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A Glimpse of SDA History

Since the university’s inception in 1880, dramatic arts have had a significant role in the student experience.

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Two images, one in color of a man standing on steps with two students. He holds a large picture frame, and they hold candlesticks and a clock. On the right, a blond woman holds a large picture frame, and two students hold similar candlesticks and a clock.

Then & Now: The School’s Homebase

A look at the School of Dramatic Arts’ first home at Old College to the new building, opening December 2023.

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Alumni Marquee 2021-22

Some of the accomplishments the School of Dramatic Arts alumni are achieving, from the Class of 1960s and on.

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Video: New Building Fly-Through

Take a sneak peek at renderings of future plans for the School’s new building at the center of USC’s arts corridor.

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75 Years of SDA: Slideshow (Part 3)

Enjoy a trip down memory lane in the final installment of three slideshows featuring images and videos from our 75 years at the University of Southern California.

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Redesign and renovation of historic building at USC

Top 10 stories of 2021

From a new building to full-time hires, scholarships and the 75th celebration, here are the 10 most viewed stories of the year.

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Alumni Q&A: Jason Ginsburg BA ’96

The senior digital producer shares about Commedus Interruptus, creating “other” goals, a valuable lesson he learned at SDA and more.

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Faculty Q&A: Terry Gordon

The costume designer shares about her extensive sitcom experience, how her teaching has adapted throughout the years, the most rewarding aspect of teaching and more.

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75 Years of SDA: Slideshow (Part 2)

Enjoy a trip down memory lane in the second of three slideshows, which features images and videos from our 75 years of dramatic arts at the University of Southern California.

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