Student by day, actor by night.While many Pepperdine students spend their nights buried in textbooks, others spend their evenings under the stage lights. As a senior Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Musical Theatre, Spencer Williams dedicates himself to performance — acting, singing and dancing in numerous Pepperdine productions.Between rehearsals, costume … [Read more...] about Spencer Williams Takes Center Stage at Pepperdine
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‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
This semester’s big theatre production, “9 to 5 The Musical,” closed Nov. 23 after six performances in Smothers Theatre.Directed and choreographed by Theatre professor Kelly Todd, “9 to 5 The Musical” is an award-winning show based on the 1980 film of the same name. It features music and lyrics written by Dolly Parton, who starred in the movie.Set … [Read more...] about ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
With the goal of bringing the community together to celebrate art and music, Pepperdine’s Student Programming Board held the annual Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival. The PSMA concert featured student musicians and guest musicians, showcased a student art exhibition and hosted food trucks and activities for attendees March 23, at Alumni Park.PSMA is one of the main … [Read more...] about Pacific Sounds Music and Arts Festival Celebrates Art, Music, Community
Treat Artists with Kindness: Modern-Day Pop Stars Navigate Artistry and Societal Expectations
Jaclyn Wishard reads celebrity magazines, in touch with her inner pop star. Photos by Lucian Himes When people think of a pop star, they may think of Harry Styles selling out 15 nights at The Kia Forum, Beyoncé’s 32 Grammys or Selena Gomez’s 380 million Instagram followers. While they enjoy making art and performing, musicians said there are challenges today’s pop stars … [Read more...] about Treat Artists with Kindness: Modern-Day Pop Stars Navigate Artistry and Societal Expectations
