Shipwrecked shores, swirling magic and sweet first love — on the surface, “The Tempest” is a comedy. Diving deeper, the story deals with themes of revenge and reconciliation.From April 3-6, Pepperdine’s Theatre program presented their adaptation of William Shakespeare's “The Tempest” in Smothers Theatre.Director Cathy Thomas-Grant said she … [Read more...] about Magic, Revenge and Reconciliation Swirl in ‘The Tempest’
Melanie Watnick
‘Crazy For You’ Brings Talent and Tap to Pepperdine Stage
Photos by Lidia BaynePepperdine's fall musical, "Crazy For You," combines tap dance and romantic comedy to bring a fresh performance to the stage. The musical, directed by professor Bradley Griffin and featuring senior Jalon Matthews and sophomore Kathryn Semple, opens Thursday in Smothers Theatre."Crazy For You" takes place during the Great Depression and tells the story of … [Read more...] about ‘Crazy For You’ Brings Talent and Tap to Pepperdine Stage
Pepperdine Costume Designer is the ‘Wizard of Wardrobe’
Photo Courtesy of Melanie Watnick and Photo by Kristin Vartan Pepperdine Adjunct Professor of Theatre and Costume Designer Melanie Watnick is a lover of the art of costume and the people in them. She threads her love for people and her craft to weave together in her vocation. As she talks about these passions, there is a melodic joy that rings in her voice.“Every project … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Costume Designer is the ‘Wizard of Wardrobe’