Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.William Shakespeare's influence and powerful works have travelled across the Atlantic Ocean and majorly impacted literature and culture in the United States for centuries. A few months ago I saw "Romeo and Juliet" on Broadway … [Read more...] about Opinion: Shakespeare Stands Test of Time
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Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I did not grow up with horror movies, and before I started exploring the genre, I thought I would hate them. I figured horror movies were mostly unrelenting sequences of jump scares and intensely disturbing images, and I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Horror Movies Can Help Audiences Process Fear
Magic, Revenge and Reconciliation Swirl in ‘The Tempest’
Shipwrecked shores, swirling magic and sweet first love — on the surface, “The Tempest” is a comedy. Diving deeper, the story deals with themes of revenge and reconciliation.From April 3-6, Pepperdine’s Theatre program presented their adaptation of William Shakespeare's “The Tempest” in Smothers Theatre.Director Cathy Thomas-Grant said she … [Read more...] about Magic, Revenge and Reconciliation Swirl in ‘The Tempest’
Opera Program Stages Romantic Comedy in ‘The Merry Widow’
A fun, lighthearted romantic comedy that tells the story of wealthy, young widow Hannah Glawari and playboy Count Danilo Danilovitsch, childhood sweethearts who must overcome their pride, pettiness, fortunes, titles and stubbornness to be together — “The Merry Widow” stages how to live life with laughter. The Flora L. Thornton Opera Program presented the … [Read more...] about Opera Program Stages Romantic Comedy in ‘The Merry Widow’
The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together
With sets decorated down to the tiniest detail and old-fashioned movie credits rolling on the big screen — Pepperdine Theatre credits of course — before the show's start, Pepperdine's Theatre Program brings the classic golden age musical, "The Music Man." The musical opens this weekend at Smothers Theatre, and is playing Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 16-18 with shows at 2 and 7:30 … [Read more...] about The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together
