Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
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TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
Photos courtesy of Kira Brown Pepperdine hosted the critically acclaimed American taiko group, TAIKOPROJECT, onstage at Smothers Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.Taiko refers to the traditional art of Japanese drumming; however, the TAIKOPROKECT distinguishes itself from traditional taiko groups by adding contemporary flair to their performances, appealing to a … [Read more...] about TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
Lights, Camera, Songfest Takes the Stage for 46th Anniversary
Photos Courtesy of Kira Brown Eta Theta Tau won this year's Songfest Sweepstakes Award, the recognition awarded to the group with the best overall music, choreography, sets and costumes, theme and enthusiasm. Songfest ran from Wednesday, March 14 to Saturday, March 17 at Smothers Theatre with this year's theme, "Lights, Camera, Songfest," dedicated to … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera, Songfest Takes the Stage for 46th Anniversary
School of Law Presents Premiere of ABC Drama ‘For the People’ with Commentary Panel
Photos by Sofia Telch The Pepperdine student body and staff intermixed for a screening of the pilot episode of ABC's new legal drama, "For the People" on Monday, March 5. The series, which is set in the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, follows the lives of six talented young lawyers who handle the most high-profile and high-stakes federal … [Read more...] about School of Law Presents Premiere of ABC Drama ‘For the People’ with Commentary Panel
Pepp presents “Pirates of Penzance” in Smothers Spring Opera
Photos by Cici LiuThe Flora L. Thornton Opera Program, part of Pepperdine University's Music Department, presented "The Pirates of Penzance," Wednesday Feb. 21 through to Saturday Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Smothers Theatre. The stage was filled with lights, student-made scenography and performances by Pepperdine's own, including the Pepperdine University Orchestra.The musical, a … [Read more...] about Pepp presents “Pirates of Penzance” in Smothers Spring Opera