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.
Scott Summerfield fell in love with SDSU and now helps others do the same.
May 7Scott Summerfield is a Bay Area native who came to San Diego State University and fell in love with the city, the campus, the athletics, and the beach.
SDSU School of Theatre, Television & Film Announces Outstanding Students
May 1Celebrating excellence in performance, production, and design, the School honors five standout students whose talent and dedication have left a lasting impact on SDSU’s creative community
SDSU NewsCenter: SDSU Theatre presents Broadway hit musical ‘Rent’ from May 2-8
Apr 30The show tackles powerful themes like addiction, poverty, and HIV/AIDS, delivering a captivating story filled with unforgettable characters and a moving message about love, hope, and living without regrets.
SDSU Theatre presents Broadway hit musical “Rent” from May 2-8
Apr 16The show tackles powerful themes like addiction, poverty, and HIV/AIDS, delivering a captivating story filled with unforgettable characters and a moving message about love, hope, and living without regrets.
SDSU Presents a Unique Take on Hamlet April 10-19
Apr 16Eight female and non-binary actors play Hamlet in the School of Theatre, Television & Film’s unconventional production.
SDUT: Spring Arts Preview 2025: For theater artist Michael Amira Temple, service to the community comes first
Mar 19Theater artist and educator Michael Amira Temple recently reflected on her childhood growing up in southeastern San Diego and where she is today.
Daily Aztec: Student performers shine like stars at the 2025 Skull and Dagger Uncaged Festival
Mar 13The festival, titled “A Night Under the Stars,” showcased artistic work made by students for students in a vivid and diverse collection of performances
Michael and Anne-Charlotte Harvey scholarship, endowed by director of A.L. Clinton Foundations, assists theatre students studying abroad
Feb 19With the help of a generous donation from a former student, the professors emeriti are giving back to their beloved theatre community at SDSU
SDSU Theatre’s “Six Characters in Search of an Author” blurs the lines between performers and audience
Feb 19The play, directed by Katie Turner, immerses the audience in an unconventional and thought-provoking tale about fantasy vs. reality
Disney Day at SDSU: A Day of Auditions, Workshops, and Career Insights
Feb 19Casting directors from Disney visit SDSU providing musical theatre and dance students with audition feedback, and a glimpse into global performing opportunities with Disney.
SDSU Film students partnered with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services to produce stop-motion animation videos
Dec 11Working alongside professional filmmakers, the SDSU students and youth participants improved their storytelling skills and technical know-how. The films they created explore mental health topics and promote healing through creative expression.
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