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USC School of Dramatic Arts

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USC School of Dramatic Arts
TypePrivate drama school
Established1945
Parent institution
University of Southern California
DeanEmily Roxworthy (2021-present)[1]
Academic staff
29[2]
Undergraduates580[2]
Postgraduates52[2]
Location
Los Angeles
,
California
,
United States
Websitedramaticarts.usc.edu
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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.[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

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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

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Notable SDA alumni

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See also: List of University of Southern California people § Performing Arts

Programs of study

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  • 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

Performance Venues

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  • Bing Theater
  • Dramatic Arts Building (DAB)
    • Sanctuary Theater
    • Stop Gap Theater
  • Scene Dock Theater
  • McClintock Theater

Theatrical Productions

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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.

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