Art by Madeline Duvall Even during a pandemic, the curtains will never fall on the Pepperdine Theatre Department, and this time its creativity shows the world multiple perspectives about how to value a Black life. Directed by Theater Professor Nic Few, "Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids" performed Oct. 1–3 on Zoom. The setting plays out in the Harlem, … [Read more...] about Theater Review: ‘Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids’
George Preston
Uproot: Part 2
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this episode we dissect topics including mass incarceration, defunding the police and where we should go from here as individuals and as a nation. George Preston IV and Brykell Killingsworth share personal stories and experiences with police and encourage people to speak up against racial injustice. Hosted by Ivy … [Read more...] about Uproot: Part 2
Students Run the Show in Pepperdine Student Players
Photo courtesy of Alex WurtzStudent acted. Student written. Student produced. Pepperdine Student Players (PSP) puts students in the spotlight and behind the scenes.The student-run theater company is planning a modern musical, professional workshop and a curated showcase this year, according to the group's president, junior Natalia Escobedo. PSP, which began in the 2018-2019 … [Read more...] about Students Run the Show in Pepperdine Student Players
Preview: ‘Ragtime’ at Pepperdine Showcases ‘Incredibly Compelling’ Storytelling
Photos by Alex Neis The characters from Harlem and New Rochelle stand off and interact with each other through dance. This photo was taken during the first dress rehearsal. Pepperdine's production of "Ragtime" is set to open Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre after the work and collaboration of numerous students, faculty and staff. Set in early 20th century New York, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘Ragtime’ at Pepperdine Showcases ‘Incredibly Compelling’ Storytelling
Pepp Theatre Gets Dark with ‘Medea’
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’
