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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. 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.
History
Founded in 1945 as Department of Drama at USC, it became an independent school in 1991 and was named USC School of Theatre. It was renamed USC School of Dramatic Arts on July 1, 2012.
In 2020, Dean David Bridel resigned after admitting to an affair with an undergraduate. Emily Roxworthy serves as the current dean of the school.
Notable faculty
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
Anna Deavere Smith - playwright, actress, author, journalist; taught acting in the MFA program from 1985 to 1989.
Notable SDA alumni
Programs of study
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
Graduate Degrees
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
MFA in Acting
MFA in Dramatic Writing
Performance Venues
Bing Theater
Dramatic Arts Building (DAB)
Sanctuary Theater
Stop Gap Theater
Scene Dock Theater
McClintock Theater
Theatrical Productions
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
External links
http://dramaticarts.usc.edu/