Department of Theatre and Dance

2026 News Archive

The Courage to Right a Woman's Wrongs | November 13-20, 2026

Recently translated from the original Spanish by UCLA's Diversifying the Classics project, Ana Caro's pioneering 17th-century comedy is a fast-paced romp about a woman reclaiming her agency in a world designed to deny it.

10 Minute Play Festival | October 29 - November 1, 2026

A diverse array of short plays, all written and directed by USC students, come together for a fast-paced evening of comedy, drama and the unexpected!

Witch | September 25 - October 4, 2026

A modern adaptation of the 17th-century drama "The Witch of Edmonton," Jen Silverman's wickedly funny and provocative play asks what we will sacrifice for our deepest desires when we've got nothing left to lose.

The Antelope Party | April 3-12, 2026

Set in the world of the Bronies (adult fans of "My Little Pony"), Eric John Meyer's dark comedy is a suspenseful and cautionary tale about the dangers of authoritarianism.

Orlando | February 26 - March 1, 2026

A theatrical adaptation of Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking, gender-bending story of self-discovery runs February 26 - March 1 at Benson Theatre.

Orpheus | February 12-14, 2026

A first-century epic takes contemporary form February 12-14 with the premiere of "Orpheus," a dance theatre adaptation of Ovid's "Metamorphoses."

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