Photos by Kaelin MendezJazz band, Sammy Miller and The Congregation, put on a dynamic performance at Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 27."I want the audience to feel as if they're a part of the music rather than witnessing it," frontman Sammy Miller said. "We want people to leave better than when they arrived."Sammy Miller and The Congregation describe themselves as a joyful … [Read more...] about Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
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Pepperdine Hosts the SoCal Summit on Black Masculinity
Photos by Maggie DavisPepperdine's Multicultural Theater Project hosted the SoCal Summit on Black Masculinity on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Pepperdine's West L.A. campus. The focus of the seven-hour long summit was to facilitate discussion between various guest speakers on the stereotypical portrayal of Black men in the media through artistic expression.The summit included events … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts the SoCal Summit on Black Masculinity
Bailey Soudelier Designs Costumes for Lindhurst Show “Well”
Photo by James Moore Next semester junior Bailey Soudelier will be the head costume designer for "Well," a show that depicts the relationship of a mother and daughter in the midst of medical turmoil. "Well" will be performed in the Lindhurst Theater this spring. Soudelier is a theater production design major, and she is the only student with an emphasis in costume design. … [Read more...] about Bailey Soudelier Designs Costumes for Lindhurst Show “Well”
Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Pepperdine Freshman Releases Debut Album
Photos courtesy of Annabelle ChildersPepperdine freshman Annabelle Childers not only just began her college career, but also released her first album "The Start" in August of this past summer. The 10-track album is filled with Childers' original songs and was recorded in her home state of Arkansas.Childers said music has always been part of her life. Growing up in Little Rock, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Freshman Releases Debut Album
