Departing from Neverland is like disappointedly waking up from a perfect dream for Wendy Darling in “Lost Girl.” The Pepperdine Theatre Department’s latest production opened Tuesday in Lindhurst Theatre and played nightly at 7:30 p.m., through Saturday, Sept. 28, which also included a 2 p.m. matinée showing.Set in the world of Peter Pan, the tender … [Read more...] about Students Probe Loneliness, Confront Whimsicality in ‘Lost Girl’
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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’
Reduced Shakespeare Company Presents At Smothers Theatre
Smothers Theatre was packed Feb. 2, with Malibu locals to see the Reduced Shakespeare Company's "The Complete History of Comedy 'Abridged'" show. The show was presented by the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts and was sponsored by Mary and Tom Hawkins.Laughter consumed the auditorium sporadically throughout the night as audience members watched slapstick-style humor … [Read more...] about Reduced Shakespeare Company Presents At Smothers Theatre
Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike
As Hollywood actors and writers continue striking, Theatre and Screen Arts majors said it has to happen for the future of their industry. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are striking for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to better compensate actors and … [Read more...] about Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike
‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Explores the Affects of Technology Through Theater
Jean and Dwight, played by Chloe Higgins and Cole Wagner, embrace amid whimsically floating lanterns Jan. 24, in Lindhurst Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to recognize the love they have in their lives through Jean and Dwight's romance, Higgins said. Photos courtesy of Ron HallPepperdine Theatre Department's newest play, "Dead Man's Cell Phone," by Sarah Ruhl explores … [Read more...] about ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Explores the Affects of Technology Through Theater
