A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

I am delighted to welcome you to our latest edition of Callboard.

In these pages you’ll learn more about the added commitment the School has to professional development and the exciting addition of our new multihyphenate masterclass series

Since becoming dean, I have been so fortunate to connect with many of our extraordinary alumni, including the undeniable talent that is Alma Martinez, featured in these pages. Please consider following me on Instagram (@deanroxworthy) where I connect with and uplift our alumni community.

Emily Roxworthy DEAN

BRAND NEW THEATRE is one of the oldest ISP companies on campus, producing original student work since 1996.

This year we are highlighting some of the incredible student groups and independent student production companies that add to the fabric of SDA. Visit dramaticarts.usc.edu/isp to read more.

4 Preparing Students for Success

The newly-renamed Professional Development Center has expanded its mission to expose students to the full spectrum of career possibilities for which a dramatic arts degree will prepare them. Plus, a look at the impactful alumni mentorship program on Page 9 & highlights on the thriving internship program on Page 10

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Construction has begun on the School of Dramatic Arts’ exciting new Drama Center. Great care is being made to substantially reduce the embodied carbon footprint of the construction project and several innovative sustainable strategies are being utilized on this historic building, which was originally built in 1931. The School is excited to welcome alumni, friends and the next generation of artists to this new space, set to open in the ’23-’24 academic year.

Education is Power

Shining a spotlight on actress, educator and changemaker Alma Martinez MFA ’95.

13 There’s no ‘no’

Mindy Kaling accepts SDA’s inaugural Multihyphenate Award at an event led by SDA faculty member Colman Domingo, which also featured Franklin Leonard, Paula Wagner and Sean San José.

16 BOARD OF COUNCILORS

18 ALUMNI MARQUEE

22 SUPPORTERS OF DRAMATIC ARTS