News from SDSU School of Theatre, Television, and Film
Broadway World: THE DEATH OF DESERT ROSE to Receive World Premiere at SDSU New Musical Initiative
Aug 5SDSU’s New Musical Initiative brings an original work to the stage, giving emerging theatre artists hands-on experience developing a world-premiere production.
Photo story: The Aztecs Behind 'The SpongeBob Musical'
Jun 22SDSU alumni and students bring Bikini Bottom to life, showcasing the creativity, collaboration and professional connections behind “The SpongeBob Musical.”
The School of Television, Theatre, and Film Announces 2026 Outstanding Students
May 18SDSU honors outstanding theatre, television and film students whose creativity, resilience and collaboration are shaping their artistic growth and future careers.
Ryan Scott Oliver Musical Tomorrow, the Island Dies Will Make World Premiere at San Diego State University
May 4The future-set original musical explores how the people of a doomed island off the coast of Maine cope with impending death.
SDSU NewsCenter: Curtain opens on a new musical molded by SDSU students, faculty
Apr 27The work of “folk horror” became a creative collaboration, with cast members shaping roles being played for the first time.
SDSU’s “Sophocles’ Elektra” looks at Greek tragedy through the lens of influencer culture
Apr 9Renowned director Jesca Prudencio brings a new vision to SDSU's production, reimagining the ancient Greek tragedy
SDSU takes center stage as global Fringe leaders gather on campus
Mar 30As host of the 2026 World Fringe Congress, SDSU will showcase student work, campus spaces and creative programs to international artists and audiences
Two years in the making, SDSU presents developing musical “Tomorrow, the Island Dies”
Mar 23How SDSU’s Musical Theatre Initiative helped transform Ryan Scott Oliver’s evolving folk-horror musical from concept to full production
Daily Aztec: Head of directing for the School of Theatre’s ‘Elektra’ talks about her inspirations for directing and choreography
Mar 18Jesca Prudencio shares how she plans to highlight female empowerment through ‘Elektra’ in celebration of Women’s History Month
From page to stage: All the ingredients for the Black Renaissance Theatre production of “STEW”
Feb 26BRT President Belise Andrews shares how the organization is bringing Zora Howard's Pulitzer Prize finalist to the stage this April











