Pepperdine Graphic

Smothers Theatre

COVID-19 Forces Cancellations of Spring Performances and Showcases

by

Songfest group Eta Theta Tau (HOT) gathers for a final group photo in the Fireside Room. Photo courtesy of Daniel Zarasua With the closure of Pepperdine’s campus from the COVID-19 outbreak, university events, department performances and student activities have been canceled. Among the list of canceled productions are Pepperdine Fine Arts department showcases and Pepperdine's … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Forces Cancellations of Spring Performances and Showcases

TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus

by

Speaker Jeff Walling opens TEDx with an interactive talk about human possibility. Photos by Milan Loiacono Talks of connection — connection to others, to nature, to creativity — were at the forefront of the discussions at this year's TEDxPepperdine event. Smothers Theatre filled with students, faculty and community members for the TED organization's second on-campus … [Read more...] about TEDxPepperdine Starts New Conversations on Campus

Preview: ‘Ragtime’ at Pepperdine Showcases ‘Incredibly Compelling’ Storytelling

by

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

Fall Semester Brings New Entertainment to the Center for the Arts

by

Photo by Rowan TokeWhether students are interested in acapella, big-name stars or circus shows, the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts has something for every interest this semester. For years, Pepperdine has been a magnet of entertainment for students and the surrounding community. Paul Vacchiano, Pepperdine's theatre operations manager, described its role.The Center for … [Read more...] about Fall Semester Brings New Entertainment to the Center for the Arts

‘Taming of the Shrew’ Debuts in Smothers

by

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