Current Theatre Season

2026 - 2027

Everybody

Directed by: Nanci Carol Ruby

In the play Everybody, Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, explores the age-old question, “What is the meaning of life?” This work is a modern-day adaptation of the 15^thcentury morality play, Everyman. The character of “Everyman” is now “Everybody” and which actor will play that role is chosen at random during each performance, demonstrating how uncertain our lives can be.

Dates:
Tuesday, September 22 - Saturday, September 26th

Venue: Lindhurst Theatre

A Chorus Line

Directed by: Kelly Todd

It’s one singular sensation! The groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning concept musical set a new standard for Broadway and remains relevant, poignant, and explosively entertaining.

Recommended for ages 13+ for profanity and adult situations.

Dates:
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, November 15; Thursday, November 19- Saturday, November 21

Venue: Smothers Theatre

Boeing Boeing

Directed by: Bradley Griffin

Fasten your seatbelts and stow your electronic devices! This fast-paced comedy set in 1960s Paris finds Bernard juggling relationships with not one, not two, but three flight attendants—“air hostesses”—who work for rival airlines. His system of romantic deception works perfectly until all three women end up in his apartment on the same night. Buckle up!

Dates:
Tuesday, January 26 - Saturday, January 30

Venue: Lindhurst Theatre

The Cherry Orchard

Directed by: Hollace Starr

It’s early 20th-century Russia, and a new economic and social order has everyone in the Ranevskaya clan turned upside-down. When self-made millionaire Lopakhin reveals his plan to save the beloved family estate, Lyubov must decide what she values more: the estate itself, or her own delusions. Pepperdine’s Theatre Program presents The Cherry Orchard, the final masterpiece of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, in a crackling translation by English playwright Tom Stoppard.

Dates:
Wednesday, April 7 - Saturday, April 10

Venue: Smothers Theatre

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Secondary Teaching Credential for Fine Arts Students

Students seeking a secondary credential in art or English (Theatre) must satisfy all of the major requirements. More information about the credential program can be obtained from the Humanities and Teacher Education Division of Seaver College.

Learn about teaching credential options at Pepperdine

Fine Arts Division Minors

Minor in Art: Our art minor encourages students who love painting, sculpting, and digital arts to move into the studio to create art. Highly marketable, our art minor pairs well with any major at Pepperdine and demonstrates that a student is well rounded and can think outside of the box.
Minor in Art History: A minor in art history is an excellent complement to many majors, especially for those interested in art-related careers in business, law, conservation, cultural heritage, arts education, non-profit, and more.
Minor in Multimedia Design: Shared with our Communication Division, the multimedia design minor emphasizes advanced work in graphic design and multimedia production, including Web page construction and evaluation.
Minor in Music: Our music minor introduces students to music theory through core music classes, private lessons, and ensemble courses. The minor allows students to have a meaningful and structured life in music while at Pepperdine.
Minor in Songwriting: The songwriting minor at Seaver College is designed for those creative musical artists who want to sharpen their musical skills, develop their understanding of musical concepts, and take their songwriting capabilities to the next level.
Minor in Theatre Design and Production: Our theatre design & production minor encourages students who have an interest in the world of production for live performance. A student who wants to expand their knowledge of storytelling through design for the stage or who is interested in working on productions in a technical capacity is perfect for this minor. This minor will teach students to create the visual and technical support for theatrical performance to be ready to pursue this art form in the professional world.

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