Audition, audition, audition. After graduating from Pepperdine, Theatre alumna Caitlin O’Grady (‘17) moved to Atlanta and was acting and modeling, despite the starving artist stigma. “You're told so often when you're young, and especially in college, and right after college, this isn't a career you should pursue,” O’Grady said. “It's very fickle. It's unstable. But once … [Read more...] about Graduates Fight the Theatre Major Stigma
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Students Take Pause At Waves of Silence Club
Every Wednesday around sunset, a group of about a dozen students participating in the Waves of Silence club gather on Alumni Park to unwind through yoga and meditation. Pepperdine alum Max Doane ('24) founded Waves of Silence as a way to help students build community and connect with nature. “I just hope that people, when they come, find a breath of fresh air in their … [Read more...] about Students Take Pause At Waves of Silence Club
‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
This semester’s big theatre production, “9 to 5 The Musical,” closed Nov. 23 after six performances in Smothers Theatre.Directed and choreographed by Theatre professor Kelly Todd, “9 to 5 The Musical” is an award-winning show based on the 1980 film of the same name. It features music and lyrics written by Dolly Parton, who starred in the movie.Set … [Read more...] about ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
Album Review: Tyler the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ is Authentically Fantastic
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. "Do I keep the light on or do I gracefully bow?" — thus ends the first track of Tyler Okonma’s, better known by his stage name Tyler, the Creator, seventh studio album "Chromakopia." … [Read more...] about Album Review: Tyler the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ is Authentically Fantastic
Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment
Tumble out of bed and stumble to Smothers Theatre to see Pepperdine's production of "9 to 5 The Musical," packed with laughter and iconic hits from Dolly Parton.The Pepperdine Theatre and Music Department's production of the classic show opens Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The show is directed and choreographed by Kelly Todd, assistant instructor of Theatre, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment