Arts

Independent student group lets Trojans create live theater without the long-term commitment of a full-scale production.

USC scholars explain how the classic A Christmas Carol shaped and preserved the beloved winter holiday.

Trojans have helped bring some of the most memorable holiday classics to life, and they’re still creating new stories that will make lasting memories for years to come.

The holiday special — with no laugh track, low-grade animation and a Bible verse at its heart — seemed destined to fail. USC Marshall’s Stephen Lind explains how it instead became an instant classic.

With Krampus-based movies, comic books and festivities growing in popularity, the scary Alpine holiday legend has gained a firm foothold in America.

USC School of Dramatic Arts faculty members recommend five plays perfect for when the snow is falling and the cold wind blows — or a day at a SoCal beach.

It’s been another year of groundbreaking accomplishments, ambitious launches and moving moments for the Trojan Family. Check out all 24 of our favorite stories of 2024; did yours make the list?

The Emmy-winning creator of the Law & Order franchise is supporting the next generation of artists and creative entrepreneurs with a significant contribution to the USC School of Dramatic Arts.

The celebrated author and Distinguished Professor of English earns one of the literary world’s top honors for his reimagining of a classic American tale.

USC Arts Now will spark innovative arts collaborations and support USC President Carol Folt’s “moonshot” goals for the university through an artistic lens.