Since presenters first displayed their fossils at Britain's Great Exhibition of 1851, dinosaurs have captivated human minds for centuries, according to the American Scientist. Scientists know enough for people to envision dinosaurs on the big screen, but so much is still unknown, leaving room for people's imagination to fill in the gaps. "Dinosaur World Live" performed March 8, … [Read more...] about ‘Dinosaur World Live’ Reimagines Jurassic World
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Student Director Fulfills Leadership Dreams with Dance in Flight
Members of the 2019-2020 DIF company dance at Ralphs Beach in November 2019. Annabella Nordlund said joining DIF has been one of the best things for her at Pepperdine.Photos courtesy of Annabella NordlundAnnabella Nordlund, a junior English and French major, has been researching Dance in Flight, a student-run dance company at Pepperdine, since high school. She joined DIF during … [Read more...] about Student Director Fulfills Leadership Dreams with Dance in Flight
Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion
Assistant Student Director Natalie Chan (center front) leads a number from this year's Dance in Flight (DIF) performance, themed by the question "What Do You Feel?" The show runs from Thurs., Feb. 13, until Sat., Feb 15. Photos by Milan Loiacono Dance in Flight (DIF) takes the stage Thursday night to kick off their weekend-long string of performances. “I think that … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion
Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Photos courtesy of Fabric Media.Comprised of painters, musicians, poets and occasionally dancers, the Night Owl Players are a collaborative group of artists who work on their respective crafts together. Since 2015, the Night Owl Players have been performing around Los Angeles, most often at the Mar Vista Art Walk. While Venice has gained a reputation for fostering an artist … [Read more...] about Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
‘Taming of the Shrew’ Debuts in Smothers
Photo courtesy of Julia Donlon The Pepperdine Theatre Department puts a thought-provoking twist on William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” opening Wednesday, April 3 and running until Saturday, April 5 at Smothers Theatre. Scott Alan Smith, professor of Theater and director of the show, decided to swap the genders in this Shakespeare classic. This version of … [Read more...] about ‘Taming of the Shrew’ Debuts in Smothers
