Photo by Marisa Padilla “Necessary Targets” tells the story of seven women who struggle through the Bosnian War. Set in the 1990s, it takes the audience back to a time of immense suffering and pain, yet offers enough comic relief to maintain a mild ambiance. The production of “Necessary Targets” is the first for the theatre department. It makes for a riveting experience … [Read more...] about Necessary Target
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‘BUNK’ debunks stereotypes
Photos Courtesy of Xuhui Zhao There is no Hollywood happy ending to the play “BUNK.” This black box production holds the viewers attention from start to finish. The play questions the dangers of stereotypes and misconceptions. Written by alumna Julie Taiwo Oni (‘06), the play follows the story of Wade (Terrence Colby Clemons) and Ade (Shon Fuller). The two characters are … [Read more...] about ‘BUNK’ debunks stereotypes
‘Les Mis’: I dreamed a dream…
Photo by Misha Padilla Imagine turning the pages of a history book, the golden pages breathing dust and the brown spine cracking under the weight of the heavy parchment paper. Now imagine having the words on the paper brought to life before your very eyes. Smothers Theatre has been transformed into the manifestation of a history book. There is a dusty pallor to the stage … [Read more...] about ‘Les Mis’: I dreamed a dream…
Play provides identity for generation
Photo Courtesy of Amanda Jane Shank Ever imagined a romance between Emily Dickinson and Nat King Cole? If you haven’t, 2006 alumna Julie Taiwo Oni has and has written and co-produced a play called “nat & EM” that tells an imagined love story between the two. This one-act black box style play explores an interracial love story in an unconventional yet powerfully moving … [Read more...] about Play provides identity for generation
Sever’s success inspired by family
If it wasn’t for his father’s dedication, second basemen junior Joe Sever may never have gotten as far in baseball as he has. During his Pepperdine career, Sever was ranked first among all West Coast Conference infielders with 58 double plays completed and 228 assists. He was also the Waves lone grand slam of 2011. For Sever, playing sports has been something that he has … [Read more...] about Sever’s success inspired by family
