PSFA STORIES
PSFA Stories is a round-up of curated links, as well as articles about the SDSU College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts written by the PSFA Communications Team and student interns building their portfolios.
From Aspiring Editor to Award-Winning Producer
Dec 4School of Theatre, Television, and Film alumna Valerie Bush (‘18) turned her passion for storytelling into a thriving career.
New BA Musical Theatre degree is one of only a few in California
Oct 23Undergraduates excel with the mentorship of faculty and musical theatre MFAs.
SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film Presents The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse
Oct 14With lots of laughs, the satirical comedy is the first play by a Native American woman to be produced on Broadway.
Variety Guest Column
Sep 23Is Ambition Still a Dirty Word for Female Characters? ‘Hacks’ Shows How That Perception Is Changing.
Carlton Daniel Jr. joins the School of Theatre, Television and Film
Jul 29The San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television, and Film is proud to welcome Carlton Daniel Jr., MFA, as the new Assistant Professor of Screenwriting.
The Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film publishes Living Archive, historical data from 1998-2023
Jul 26Since 1998, the annual Celluloid Ceiling study has tracked women’s employment in some of the core crafts of filmmaking, including directing, writing, producing, editing, and cinematography.
Forbes: Women’s Representation Behind The Scenes In Hollywood Has Barely Advanced In 26 Years
Jul 26Women’s Representation Behind The Scenes In Hollywood Has Barely Advanced In 26 Years
Outstanding Graduate Student: Aika Tsuda, Theatre Arts
Jul 19As an international student from Japan, Aika Tsuda has proven herself to be a remarkable talent with a relentless drive to bridge cultural divides through the power of translation and dramaturgy.
SDSU New Musical Initiative selects Tomorrow, the Island Dies for full production
Jul 3Writer Ryan Scott Oliver will join director Stephen Brotebeck, music director Robert Meffe, and the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre cohort for a two-year development process culminating in a full production in the spring of 2026.
Outstanding Graduate Student: Sarah Salonga, School of Theatre, Television, and Film
Jul 2Sarah Salonga is a dynamic force in the world of musical theatre, blending her passion for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with her extensive academic and creative endeavors.
SDSU Filmmakers Empower Asian Narratives in Cinema
Jun 17At the heart of great cinema is powerful storytelling. Stories told through film can evoke emotion, spark change, and influence culture. New audiences are exposed to different lenses of the human experience by movies that take inspiration from the world around us.
Union-Tribune: Opinion: College graduation is twice as special for these 2024 grads. Here’s why.
Jun 6As part of the San Diego State University’s Class of 2024, we have done more than just earn our degrees alongside our peers, we made history.
Outstanding Student: Brenna Hughbanks School of Theatre, Television, and Film
May 3Brenna Hughbanks has been selected as the Outstanding Graduate for the School of Theatre, Television, and Film in Theatre Arts.
Timken Museum of Art and SDSU's Design Technology Program Forge Path to Accessibility
Apr 17Meticulous research in the creation of replica costumes offers tactile way for visitors to explore art beyond traditional visual perception
SDSU Theatre presents "The House of Bernarda Alba"
Mar 7The House of Bernarda Alba Unveils the Struggle for Freedom.
Why Maggi McKerrow Supports Theatre Students
Feb 1After teaching almost 40 years at SDSU, the Professor Emerita has set up the Maggi McKerrow Endowed Scholarship for Theatre.
Why Maggi McKerrow Supports Theatre Students
Feb 1After teaching almost 40 years at SDSU, the Professor Emerita has set up the Maggi McKerrow Endowed Scholarship for Theatre.
SDSU Theatre Presents: Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play
Dec 1Comedy takes audiences through an apocalyptic reimagination of “The Simpsons.”




















