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
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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
‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ Opens 2017-2018 Pepperdine Theater Season
Photo Courtesy of Ron HallHow much drama could one community theater class possibly have?Pepperdine theater returned for the 2017-2018 season, beginning with the drama "Circle Mirror Transformation," a contemporary piece written by Annie Baker and directed by Pepperdine's Hollace Starr.The show ran from Oct. 3 to Oct. 7 in Lindhurst Theater and followed four students and their … [Read more...] about ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ Opens 2017-2018 Pepperdine Theater Season
Q&A With The Cast of The Interference
Photos Courtesy of Ron HallPepperdine Scotland is bringing their award-winning performance of The Interference to the Hollywood Fringe Festival next week. The show debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in April 2016, taking home a Broadway Baby Bobby award and the Scotsman Fringe First award. It made its U.S. debut in April at Smothers Theater.The play, written by Scottish … [Read more...] about Q&A With The Cast of The Interference
Artist Corner: Billy Baker
Photos Courtesy of Billy Baker A cigarette ember glowed ruby in between Billy Baker's fingertips. He sat on the arm of a wooden bench designated for smoking. A whisper of smoke twirls past his black leather pants and dissolves beyond the red paisley headband wrapped around his forehead. "Life gets boring, and the only way you can experience it more is through looking at … [Read more...] about Artist Corner: Billy Baker