University of Southern California: School of Dramatic Arts

One of the top ranked drama schools in the world and recognized as a leader in performing arts education, the USC School of Dramatic Arts blends artistic training in a conservatory environment with all the academic advantages of a highly distinguished major research university. 

We nurture artists who will lead, innovate and create the performance and storytelling of the future. 

Under the leadership of Dean Bridel, the USC School of Dramatic Arts is embarking upon an exciting period of expansion and growth and has articulated a number of goals that offer a flexible and contemporary approach to dramatic arts training. To respond to today’s rapidly changing media climate, the School is enhancing its curricula, growing its professional development offerings and cultivating new programming that will provide the versatility and cutting-edge skills essential to the contemporary actor, writer, stage manager and designer.