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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Pursuit of Passions: Artists Share Their Aha Moments
Senior Michael Gullo strums his guitar. Gullo said his father gifted him a guitar one Christmas when he was a kid. Photo by Lucian HimesAn aha moment is when one experiences a sudden realization, inspiration or insight.My aha moment for writing this article goes like this.I was sitting in my Art Fundamentals class at the beginning of last semester. My professor, Christina … [Read more...] about Pursuit of Passions: Artists Share Their Aha Moments
Opinion: Sophocles’ ‘Oedipus Rex’ shined at the Getty Villa
Art by Autumn Hardwick The Deaf West Los Angeles Theatre cast performed Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex," on Sept. 26 at the Getty Villa. The show took place in an open-air stage and resembled an ancient Greek theatre — one where "Oedipus Rex" may have been performed originally, around 400 B.C.E., according to Ancient Literature. “Oedipus Rex," also known as “Oedipus the King," is a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sophocles’ ‘Oedipus Rex’ shined at the Getty Villa
Stories of Social Justice Belong In The Arts
Pepperdine's Center for the Arts recently produced "Ragtime," a musical set in 19th-century New York where racism, prejudice, xenophobia and friendship drive conversations about social issues. "Ragtime" is just one example of how Pepperdine students are challenging their communities through powerful storytelling.When Pepperdine students use creativity to initiate social change … [Read more...] about Stories of Social Justice Belong In The Arts
