USC School of Dramatic Arts

Academy Award Winner Forest Whitaker One of Five to Be Honored by USC School of Dramatic Arts at Benefit Celebrating Over 75 Years of Academics and Artistry

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

b'For over 75 years, the USC School of Dramatic Arts has been considered one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier dramatic arts training institutions.

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  • b'For over 75 years, the USC School of Dramatic Arts has been considered one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s premier dramatic arts training institutions.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cTheir work on stages and screens everywhere still sparks our imagination \xe2\x80\x93 and tackles life\xe2\x80\x99s questions with heart and empathy.
  • The award was named for its first recipient, Robert Redford.\nUSC Trustee Michele Dedeaux Engemann will be presented with the inaugural Alumni Service Award for her extraordinary and unwavering commitment and support of the School of Dramatic Arts.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis benefit is an opportunity to raise needed funds for scholarship, professional development and social change initiatives.