Zach Galifianakis gives stand-up lessons to aspiring comedians on ‘this desperate art form’
You may have to supply your own audience or perform in a cage to protect yourself against beer bottles, the battle-tested comic tells USC students.
Ariadne auf Naxos: A USC Thornton Opera production years in the making
One of Richard Strauss’ most celebrated — and ambitious — works marks the end of a long wait for its producers.
Making playwright August Wilson a household name
Theater veteran leads a USC workshop showcasing the nuances of the acclaimed artist whose dialogue reads like poetry.
Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music enchants theatergoers
Catch up with the romantic lives of colorful characters in five Bing Theatre performances this week.
Keck Medicine Doctors Keep Singers, Musicians and Actors in Peak Shape
Specialists keep performing artists in the spotlight.
Blair Underwood encourages dramatic arts students to forge their own path
Over three decades, the actor has tried to disrupt expectations, much like his mentor, Sidney Poitier.
Care to Dance? The Future of Arts Journalism
USC Annenberg’s Sasha Anawalt keeps arts journalism alive during turbulent times in media.
Starving Artists? Not a Chance
At USC, an arts education is more like creative entrepreneurship.
Fantastic Fans
Veteran actor shares wisdom attained from a lifetime
Dakin Matthews gives a master class on the subtleties of diction and delivery.
The life and death of David Bowie, rock’s crafty chameleon
As millions of music fans mourn his stunning loss, USC Dornsife scholars reflect on the importance of one of the most influential figures in music.
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.
Costume drama consumes Mansfield Park designer
Collecting the 18th-century clothes for a cast of 20 poses challenges for a dramatic arts major with sights set on the big stage.
USC School of Dramatic Arts to offer farce, fiction, music and more on 2015-16 slate
The chosen plays tell diverse stories of hope and love, passion and humor, says interim dean.
Summer theater course uncorks creativity
By working in unison, an ensemble of high school students learns what it’s like to be an artist.
Famed dance companies highlight upcoming Visions and Voices schedule
The lineup includes Hubbard Street 2 and the Martha Graham Dance Company.
Visions and Voices unveils innovative 2015-16 schedule
USC’s popular arts and humanities initiative lifts the curtain on another year with an array of stellar performers.
Unexpected class opens new world for playwright
Now-successful EM Lewis hadn’t written plays before because it “had not occurred to me.”
Tech brings medieval music to the modern world
Adam and Rotem Gilbert are honored for making early music — drawn from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods — resonate with today’s students.
Two dramas set the stage for 2014-15 theatrical season
From farce to timeless drama, the USC School of Dramatic Arts has something for everyone.
Four emerging international artists grow creative community at USC
2014 International Artist Fellows from Australia, China, Mexico and Canada will study design, music, film production and acting.
Blended media artists merge their talents
Mike Patterson, Candace Reckinger and Jodie Gates bring dance and animation together.
USC’s Visions and Voices to offer a dynamic lineup in 2014-15
Many of the events will explore social issues and represent the impact that the arts can have on society.
USC Kaufman School of Dance unveils unique curriculum
USC Kaufman is the first new school to be established at USC in more than 40 years.