ATC is an established student theatre company devoted to independently producing contemporary, classic, and alternative plays at USC. The name derives from The Aeneid, an epic poem by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. It tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who traveled to Italy, where he founded what would later become Rome. The Aeneid is a story of Trojan determination, might, and ultimate success as they fight to create something new and remarkable. Similarly, ATC strives to change the way theatre is created and produced at USC through the creation of a new theatre company.