USC School of Dramatic Arts
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| Type | Private drama school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1945 |
Parent institution | University of Southern California |
| Dean | Emily Roxworthy (2021-present)[1] |
Academic staff | 29[2] |
| Undergraduates | 580[2] |
| Postgraduates | 52[2] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | dramaticarts |
The USC School of Dramatic Arts (commonly referred to as SDA)—formerly the USC School of Theatre, is a private drama school at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. It is ranked one of the top 10 dramatic arts schools in the world, according to The Hollywood Reporter's Top 25 Drama Schools.[3] The school offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in theatre and visual & performing arts; Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in acting, design, sound design, stage management and technical direction; and Master of Fine Arts degrees in acting and dramatic writing.[4]
History
[edit]Founded in 1945 as Department of Drama at USC, it became an independent school in 1991 and was named USC School of Theatre.[5] It was renamed USC School of Dramatic Arts on July 1, 2012.[6]
In 2020, Dean David Bridel resigned after admitting to an affair with an undergraduate.[7] Emily Roxworthy serves as the current dean of the school.[1]
Notable faculty
[edit]- Andy Robinson - actor (Dirty Harry, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and founder of the MFA in Acting Program at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
- Michael Keenan - actor (Picket Fences) and professor of acting and directing; directed USC plays and stage productions from 1987 to 2015[8]
- Anna Deavere Smith - playwright, actress, author, journalist; taught acting in the MFA program from 1985 to 1989.
Notable SDA alumni
[edit]- Patrick J. Adams
- Robin Bain
- Leigh-Allyn Baker
- Todd Black
- Nathan Parsons
- Troian Bellisario
- Beck Bennett
- LeVar Burton
- Sophia Bush
- Shohreh Aghdashloo
- Sorel Carradine
- Tate Donovan
- Anthony Edwards
- Ryan Eggold
- Will Harris
- Evan Helmuth (1999)[9]
- Devin Kelley
- Eric Ladin
- James Lesure
- Peter Levine
- Alexander Ludwig
- Kevin Mambo
- Perry Mattfeld
- Timothy Omundson
- J. August Richards
- John Ritter
- Jon Rudnitsky
- Stark Sands
- Kyra Sedgwick
- James Snyder (actor)
- Anthony Sparks
- Richard Speight Jr.
- Karan Soni
- Eric Stoltz
- Danny Strong
- Andy Tennant
- TJ Thyne
- Michael Uppendahl
- Peter Vack
- Forest Whitaker
- Deborah Ann Woll
- Colin Woodell
Programs of study
[edit]- Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- BA in Theatre
- BA in Theatre, Acting Emphasis
- BA in Theatre, Comedy Emphasis
- BA in Theatre, Design Emphasis
- BA in Theatre, Musical Theatre Emphasis
- BA in Performing & Visual Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- BFA in Acting
- BFA in Design
- BFA in Sound Design
- BFA in Stage Management
- BFA in Technical Direction
- BFA in Musical Theatre
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Graduate Degrees
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- MFA in Acting
- MFA in Dramatic Writing
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Performance Venues
[edit]- Bing Theater
- Dramatic Arts Building (DAB)
- Sanctuary Theater
- Stop Gap Theater
- Scene Dock Theater
- McClintock Theater
Theatrical Productions
[edit]The School of Dramatic Arts presents more than 20 theatrical shows annually that showcase the works of the students in acting, stage management, lighting design, set design, costume design, technical direction and more.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Emily Roxworthy installed as dean of the USC School of Dramatic Arts · School of Dramatic Arts · USC". dramaticarts.usc.edu. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ a b c "Dramatic Arts | Academics | USC". academics.usc.edu. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "The Top 25 Undergraduate Drama Schools Ranked". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ^ "Programs · School of Dramatic Arts · USC". dramaticarts.usc.edu. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "USC SChool of Theatre Branding & Web Services" (PDF). 2010. p. 22. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
- ^ "Theatre school renamed USC School of Dramatic Arts". USC News, University of Southern California. 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2012-11-05.
- ^ Mier, Tomás. "USC dean resigns after past relationship with student is revealed". latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (2020-05-04). "Michael Keenan, 'Picket Fences' Actor and Longtime USC Professor, Dies at 80". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Emke, Dave (2017-07-28). "Obituary: Actor Evan Helmuth, 40, Lived in Reston as a Boy". RestonNow.com. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
