<p>Hello im sending in my application to USC I was wondering if anyone had any comments on the USC program compared to irvine, fullerton, UCLA or just in general about why USC has a good program? I plan on studying performance. That would be greatly appreciated thank you very much .</p>
<p>USC has a wonderful School of Theatre with both a BFA and BA option. For much more info, you’ll find more people discussing this on the Theatre/Drama Major Board [Theater/Drama</a> Majors - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/]Theater/Drama”>Theater/Drama Majors - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>The School of Theatre at USC offers:</p>
<p>A student centered experience as there are slightly over 100+ in the freshmen class, yet it is a part of a large research university.</p>
<p>Key location in a huge media, film and cultural center</p>
<p>Interaction with the top notch Thornton School of Music and the famous School of Cinematic Arts </p>
<p>Loyal and active support by successful alumni in the industry</p>
<p>Majors in acting, design, sound design, stage management, technical direction and visual and performing arts studies</p>
<p>Outstanding faculty with strong ties to theatre, film and television </p>
<p>Peers are among the most highly selected in the nation</p>
<p>Financial aid is offered for those who qualify. Over 60% of USC students receive financial aid.</p>
<p>Continuing competitive scholarships offered such as:
The Jack Nicholson Awards
The Stanley Musgrove Award
The David Dukes Memorial Scholarship
The James Doolittle Award
The John Ritter Memorial Award</p>
<p>Internships available in local theatres and production companies as well as the Center Theatre Group</p>
<p>Alumni who have been awarded Tonys, Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Olivier and Palme d’Or</p>
<p>Famous graduates such as: Sophia Bush, Forest Whitaker, Stark Sands, James Lesure, Tate Donovan, the late John Ritter, LeVar Burton, Swoosie Kurtz, Todd Black, Eric Stoltz,
Kyra Sedgwick, James Snyder, Deborah Ann Woll, Rusty Cundieff, Kristen A.Guenther and Kevin Mambo.</p>
<p>A diverse student body and large numbers of international students to enrich your cultural experience</p>