Photos Courtesy of Kira BrownThe Pepperdine theatre program brought Euripides’ Greek Tragedy, "Medea," to Smothers from April 4 through April 7. The show presented Ben Power's modern-adapted version of the play, which was first performed in 2014 at the National Theatre in London. The play follows the inner struggles of a wife, Medea, as she carries out her calculated … [Read more...] about Pepp Theatre Gets Dark with ‘Medea’
Artists Corner: Marco Leong
Photos courtesy of Marco LeongJunior Marco Leong hopes to use his passion as a percussionist to help keep the art of musical performance alive. “I think that live performance is kind of dying, I mean technology is everything now,” Leong said. As a music major with an emphasis in education, Leong hopes pursuing a career in teaching music will allow him to share his … [Read more...] about Artists Corner: Marco Leong
TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
Photos courtesy of Kira Brown Pepperdine hosted the critically acclaimed American taiko group, TAIKOPROJECT, onstage at Smothers Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.Taiko refers to the traditional art of Japanese drumming; however, the TAIKOPROKECT distinguishes itself from traditional taiko groups by adding contemporary flair to their performances, appealing to a … [Read more...] about TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
“Jasper Johns: ‘Something Resembling Truth'” Exhibit Challenges Visual Perspective
Photos by Tanisha Shankar The Broad’s newest exhibit, “Jasper Johns: Something Resembling Truth’” comprehensively surveys the works of American painter and sculptor Jasper Johns through his six-decade career. The exhibition guides the viewer through eight rooms, allowing them to trace Johns’ evolution as an artist from his beginnings in Neo Dada and pop-art themed works to … [Read more...] about “Jasper Johns: ‘Something Resembling Truth'” Exhibit Challenges Visual Perspective
Songfest 2018 Kicks Off with Silver Screen Theme
Graphic Courtesy of Nikki Winn Songfest 2018 kicked off Feb. 15 with its first meeting, where they officially revealed this year's theme: "Lights, Camera, Songfest." This year's movie-themed show marks the 45th anniversary of Songfest and will feature performances from six groups: Sigma Phi Epsilon Alpha Phi, Gamma Ghkkkkket Sigma and Friends, Eta Theta Tau, Alpha Beta Delta … [Read more...] about Songfest 2018 Kicks Off with Silver Screen Theme
