Delphine Vasko
Stories by Delphine Vasko:

Wayne Brady, Madhuri Shekar to address USC School of Dramatic Arts graduates
Actor, producer and television personality Brady and playwright, screenwriter and producer Shekar will speak during two commencement ceremonies on May 12.

Mindy Kaling to receive inaugural Multihyphenate Award from USC School of Dramatic Arts
Colman Domingo kicks off the school’s Multihyphenate Masterclass Series with Franklin Leonard, Paula Wagner and Sean San José.

Trojans shine at 75th Tony Awards
Alumni and faculty among those celebrated during the awards that honor distinguished achievement on Broadway.

BD Wong and Charlayne Woodard named USC School of Dramatic Arts commencement speakers
COMMENCEMENT 2022: The award-winning artists will address graduates during two commencement ceremonies on May 13.

In memoriam: Andrei Belgrader, USC School of Dramatic Arts professor
The noted director, educator and actor joined the school in 2008, and taught and directed countless undergraduate and graduate students.

Announcing a vibrant new home for the USC School of Dramatic Arts
Renovation of the historic United University Church building will provide the USC School of Dramatic Arts with a state-of-the-art home at the center of the University Park Campus.

Colman Domingo joins USC School of Dramatic Arts faculty
The award-winning actor, director, playwright and producer can currently be seen starring alongside Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman in the Netflix film adaption of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Forest Whitaker to be honored as USC School of Dramatic Arts celebrates 75 years
The school will host a hybrid benefit celebration on Sept. 9 honoring five of its most committed and illustrious alumni, including the Oscar-winning actor.

In memoriam: Robert R. Scales, former dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts
An acclaimed designer, technical director and educator, he remained involved with the life of the university after his retirement, including serving as a leader with the Emeriti Center.

Theater pros to develop new stage musicals with USC School of Dramatic Arts
LiveRead@SDA aims to show students how an idea can be turned into a commercial production.

Actor and teacher David Warshofsky to lead USC’s MFA in Acting
The veteran of stage and screen is a dynamic choice to direct one of the nation’s most competitive programs.

Gift supports USC’s first named professorship in stage management
The School of Dramatic Arts will seek an industry leader to enhance curriculum and boost mentorship for students.

Velina Hasu Houston, Pasadena Playhouse to boost arts connections
USC’s director of dramatic writing will explore ways to establish ties with San Gabriel Valley theatergoers.

New USC institute to groom actors for a career in global productions
Online applications for the first cohort, set to begin studies next summer, will be available in January.

David Bridel leads MFA acting program
The versatile artist and associate dean is building on the success of his predecessor.