
Two stars are born: New documentaries feature musical theatre students
USC School of Dramatic Arts students Alana Bright and Nia Sarfo star in HBO Max’s Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 and Netflix’s Giving Voice, respectively.
USC School of Dramatic Arts students Alana Bright and Nia Sarfo star in HBO Max’s Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020 and Netflix’s Giving Voice, respectively.
Architecture, drama and other hands-on courses may be tough to teach remotely, but these USC professors are making it work.
USC students were floored when three-time Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler stopped by an online class to teach them a few subtle moves.
Two of the university’s most popular professors embrace a tough-but-fair approach in the classroom.
All-around technical whiz makes the most of his time as a Stamps Scholar at USC, including a launch of his own theater company.
Reading and music have been constants in the life of the USC School of Dramatic Arts retiree, who now has an endowed scholarship in his name.
The transgender writer, actor, singer and theater arts teacher cautions students to have realistic career expectations.
The three-time Emmy and Tony nominee will incorporate her professional career into learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
The School of Dramatic Arts will seek an industry leader to enhance curriculum and boost mentorship for students.
Hopefuls from the MFA program try out for a coveted spot with the Massachusetts summer company.
USC president joins cast and director in discussion of the play’s timeless themes.
USC Thornton faculty members Peter Erskine and Rod Gilfry are working together to tell the absurd, unbelievable and surprisingly poignant tale of the pop culture phenomenon Anna Nicole Smith.
Robert Scales has been elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology.
When three USC faculty members agreed to share a conference stage in 2012, it turned out to be much more than a typical academic panel.
As a widower, Bob Scales, dean emeritus of the USC School of Dramatic Arts and associate director of the USC Emeriti Center, understood the emotional devastation of losing a spouse.
In early March, the behind-the-scenes drama at the Los Angeles Opera’s opening night of The Flying Dutchman almost overwhelmed the plot twists of Wagner’s operatic love story.
USC Athletic Director Pat Haden has long exhorted his student-athletes to get out of their comfort zones — not just physically but creatively, culturally and intellectually.
Assistant Professor Angus Fletcher speaks from experience when he tells his students to experiment and explore.
USC School of Dramatic Arts Assistant Professor Luis Alfaro has been appointed resident playwright of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Before the Music Center of Los Angeles County became one of the largest and most highly regarded performing arts destinations in the country, Gordon Davidson remembered a time when downtown wasn’t as vibrant and treasured as it is today.
Vision and Voices will present a play performed by the Veterans Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 12 at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom.
A screening of a film about Thurgood Marshall was accompanied by a discussion with three prominent panelists who worked with the renowned legal scholar.
The USC School of Dramatic Arts released its schedule of productions for the 2012-13 academic year, and it promises to be a good one.