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Pepp Theatre Gets Dark with ‘Medea’

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Photos Courtesy of Kira BrownThe Pepperdine theatre program brought Euripides’ Greek Tragedy, "Medea," to Smothers from April 4 through April 7. The show presented Ben Power's modern-adapted version of the play, which was first performed in 2014 at the National Theatre in London. The play follows the inner struggles of a wife, Medea, as she carries out her calculated … [Read more...] about Pepp Theatre Gets Dark with ‘Medea’

‘Call Center’ Production Presents Student Talent From Page To Stage

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Photos by Kaelin MendezThe entirely student produced, written and directed play, “Call Center,” details the personal journeys of two workers, Malcolm, played by freshman CJ Babcock, and Walker, played by junior Gregory Camperos, as they navigate their harrowing workplace. The play, which ran from Feb. 2 - 4 in the PLC mini theatre, is an original production written … [Read more...] about ‘Call Center’ Production Presents Student Talent From Page To Stage

Artist’s Corner: Kate Klimist

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Photos Courtesy of Ron Hall and Brit Rivera "My mom, when I was a [high school] sophomore thinking about what I wanted to do in college, asked me, 'What would you want to do for the rest of your life that you would be completely happy doing?,'" senior Kate Klimist said. "I was like theatre, without a doubt. That’s what I would absolutely love to do."Kate Klimist is a … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Kate Klimist

‘The Interference’ Made U.S. Debut

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Photos Courtesy of Brit RiveraLynda Radley's "The Interference" came to Smothers Theatre last week in its first U.S. performance. The play originally debuted in the summer of 2016 in Scotland, where it won the Scotsman Fringe First award and a Broadway Baby Bobby award.The story surrounds the character of Karen Henshaw, a young woman in college seeking justice after she was … [Read more...] about ‘The Interference’ Made U.S. Debut

‘Don Giovanni’ Adapts to the 21st Century

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Photos by Brett BeanThe themes of seduction, murder and egotism are not foreign to a modern viewer. They are themes that are just as likely to pervade our changing political climate as they do a Marvel movie. In Pepperdine University’s Flora L. Thornton Opera Program’s performance of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” which debuted Thursday, Feb. 23 at … [Read more...] about ‘Don Giovanni’ Adapts to the 21st Century