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.
TTF Alumni Spotlight: Zane Alcorn (Theatre, 2016)
Dec 3We caught up with Zane after seeing word of his recent production of Orpheus in the Underworld with Opera á la Carte. Thanks, Zane, for chatting with us!
School of Theatre, Television, and Film presents the Mainstage Production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in a 1980s Retro Remix
Nov 12In this vibrant 1980s reimagining of Twelfth Night, professor and Shakespeare expert Dani Bedau directs this joyfully nostalgic production for the seventh time in her career, and for the first time in SDSU’s main stage season.
Aztec Owned: Artiste Winery
Nov 6A hopeful filmmaker turned craft winemaker, Bion Rice (TFM, ‘94) has built a winery where art is on the label and also reflected in the taste.
SDSU theatre performance major brings Italian acting lessons home
Nov 4SDSU student Jaysten Merced-Ares spent the summer studying abroad in Italy at the Accademia dell’Arte, an immersive program that gave him hands-on experience in performance, improvisation, and creative collaboration, which he now applies to campus productions.
Daily Aztec: Behind the curtain with the cast and crew of SDSU’s “Merrily We Roll Along”
Nov 3Take a look behind the scenes of the main stage, theatrical production
SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film Unveils 2025–26 Theatre Season
Sep 5From Shakespeare to the supernatural, SDSU’s new theatre season showcases reimagined icons and groundbreaking new voices.
SDSU Alumni Spotlight, Rick Schuiteman (‘95)
May 16Meet SDSU Alumnus Rick Schuiteman (‘95). While at SDSU, Rick studied theater, which led him to work in the entertainment department at SeaWorld, where he stayed for 34 years.
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.
