For Seaver College senior Jackson Murrieta, performing in front of huge audiences is nothing new. Murrieta played the lead role of Harold Hill in Pepperdine’s Fall 2023 rendition of “The Music Man.” In July 2023, Murrieta also landed a job with one of the most coveted entertainment companies in the world: working as a cast member at Disneyland Park. He … [Read more...] about All the World’s a Stage for Jackson Murrieta
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‘Book it’ to Little Free Libraries: Book Access for All
Little Free Library frequenter Chloe Guild said she could not help “her shelf” and traveled around her home state of Minnesota looking for little free libraries — little, wooden book homes nestled throughout neighborhoods and cities — and donating over 100 books, making a viral Tik Tok in the process. Little Free Libraries, a nonprofit run out of St. Paul, Minnesota, … [Read more...] about ‘Book it’ to Little Free Libraries: Book Access for All
‘When You Wish Upon a Star’: Jazz Tribute Brings Disney Magic to Pepp
Disney music flooded Smothers Theatre on Oct. 12 with classics such as “You've Got a Friend In Me,” “When You Wish Upon a Star” and more, all with a jazz twist. Smothers was packed with students, families, children and those who traveled to campus just to see the show. Students said they are excited to see Disney representation at Pepperdine with this recently-formed band of … [Read more...] about ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’: Jazz Tribute Brings Disney Magic to Pepp
The Face Behind the Voice: Student Shares Voice Acting Journey
Justin Felbinger poses in his recording studio March 26. Felbinger built the studio himself in 2020 at his home. Photo courtesy of Justin Felbinger With a unique voice and a love for the entertainment industry, sophomore Justin Felbinger said he has been voice acting for almost a decade.Since middle school, Felbinger has worked as a voice actor for companies including Disney, … [Read more...] about The Face Behind the Voice: Student Shares Voice Acting Journey
‘Into The Woods’: Stephen Sondheim’s Spellbinding Story Takes Over Smothers Theatre
The cast of "Into the Woods" performs for the audience Wednesday, Nov. 9 during dress rehearsal. The costumes and lighting helped tell a dark tale of adored fairytale characters. Photo courtesy of Sammie Wuensche "I wish, more than anything..." sings the cast in the opening number of "Into the Woods," Pepperdine's fall musical that opens Friday night. The show will take a … [Read more...] about ‘Into The Woods’: Stephen Sondheim’s Spellbinding Story Takes Over Smothers Theatre
