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
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Join the Songfest Community
Art by Caitlin RoarkValentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with it comes the first day of rehearsals for the 2019 edition of Songfest. This time-honored tradition that has been going on for almost 47 years is a huge part of Pepperdine’s identity. While participating in Songfest is no small feat, the experience that it brings is something that all students … [Read more...] about Join the Songfest Community
Pepperdine’s New Student-Run Theater Company Debuts Their Spring Performance Showcase
Photos courtesy of James MooreThe Pepperdine Student Players is a brand-new, student-run theater company designed to showcase students' abilities. Students in the company wrote, directed and performed seven short pieces in the PLC mini-theater Friday, Feb. 1, Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 for their debut showcase.Junior James Moore, the artistic director of the spring … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s New Student-Run Theater Company Debuts Their Spring Performance Showcase
Michael Feinstein Leaves a Lasting Legacy of Classic Music
Photos by Kaelin MendezMichael Feinstein sang the classics to his audience while performing his rendition of "The Great American Songbook" at Smothers Theatre on Oct. 7."These songs are indestructible," Feinstein said during his performance. "They will outlive all of us."Feinstein is an award-winning pianist and singer, according to the show's program. He is a large supporter … [Read more...] about Michael Feinstein Leaves a Lasting Legacy of Classic Music
Sammy Miller and The Congregation Bring the Joy to Jazz
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
