Photos by Maggie DavisPepperdine's Multicultural Theater Project hosted the SoCal Summit on Black Masculinity on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Pepperdine's West L.A. campus. The focus of the seven-hour long summit was to facilitate discussion between various guest speakers on the stereotypical portrayal of Black men in the media through artistic expression.The summit included events … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts the SoCal Summit on Black Masculinity
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Bailey Soudelier Designs Costumes for Lindhurst Show “Well”
Photo by James Moore Next semester junior Bailey Soudelier will be the head costume designer for "Well," a show that depicts the relationship of a mother and daughter in the midst of medical turmoil. "Well" will be performed in the Lindhurst Theater this spring. Soudelier is a theater production design major, and she is the only student with an emphasis in costume design. … [Read more...] about Bailey Soudelier Designs Costumes for Lindhurst Show “Well”
Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Center For the ArtsGrammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb performed with Pepperdine alumna Ashley Campbell on Sept. 22, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. The duo performed their most well-known hits and shared behind-the-scenes stories about the music industry. Their musical history and their history with Pepperdine extends beyond this … [Read more...] about Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers
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
PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Improv Troupe performed their first ever long-form show, stepping outside the comfort of their regular Elkins gig. On Sunday, Jan. 28, PIT tried their hand at a new style of improv in the PLC mini-theater. Long-form improv is similar to a play in length and execution, only it’s completely improvised. The Sunday night performance lacked … [Read more...] about PIT Entertains with New Long-form Show