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
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‘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
Songfest to Debut ‘California Calling’
Image Courtesy of Karina ValenzuelaOne of Pepperdine’s longest-running traditions, Songfest, will debut its 47th annual spring performance Wednesday through Saturday in Smothers Theatre. This year’s Songfest theme is “California Calling,” referring to the different cultural aspects and history of California.First-time Songfest performer junior and Maya … [Read more...] about Songfest to Debut ‘California Calling’
Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre
Photos Courtesy of Reagan ZimmererPepperdine’s dance company, Dance in Flight (DIF), will debut their annual spring performance this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in Smothers Theatre. This year's DIF theme is "These Four Years," referring to the time students spend in college.DIF Student Director and senior Reagan Zimmerer wrote in an email that "These Four Years" … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Debuts this Week in Smothers Theatre
Chinese Spring Gala Celebrates the Coming of Chinese New Year
Photos courtesy of Sherry Yang The Chinese Students and Scholars Association, or CSSA, hosted their annual Spring Gala on Friday, Jan. 25 in Smothers Theater to celebrate the coming of Chinese New Year.MCs (masters of ceremonies), or students involved in CSSA or Intercultural Affairs, entertained the nearly 150 students who filled the theater. Many students accompanied … [Read more...] about Chinese Spring Gala Celebrates the Coming of Chinese New Year