Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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ongfest Beth Covell Serena Jenkins Michelle Lindahl 24 Activities r Once Upon A Time in a small tow, there dwell a university nestled in the hills on the roast of’Malibti.know as Pepperdine. It is here nwj will find hundreds X of students in preparation for x an annual oent called Songfcst. The theme this year shall he fairytales or fables and each story embellished with a special •twist. t Pi Gamma Phi Tau Rho Sigma Alice's Adventures in Hollywood AOK's, Heidelbergers Friends Happily Ever After-Ten Years Later Beta Phi Alpha Zcta Kappa Aladdin's Lamp Alpha Psi Omega Friends Castle on the Clouds Lambda Omega Sigma Delta Tau Omega Pure Imagination Theta Alpha Phi Sigma Epsilon The Three Bears Songfest-A Pepperdine Tradition 1972-1988

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Brad Klndall, as Robort Mayo, and Marie Barlow, as Ruth Atkins. In Beyond the Horizon.- Jell Cooper, as Hartoquin, in A Company ot Wayward Saints. In Beyond the Horizon Robert Mayo, played by Brad Klndall, dreams about all he wants to see and do. Wayward Saints captivates audiences Smothers Theatre audiences were captivated in January by A Company of Wayward Saints. For this play, playwright George Herman created La Compaignie de Sami Osiinaii, a company of strolling players, modeled on the commedia deli arte troupes that toured Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. In Fcppcrdinc's company were Brian Bremer, Scapino; Jeffrey Cooper. Harlequin: Shawn Eisner. Capitano; Robert Fiscclla, Pantalonc; C. Timothy Fletcher. Dottorc; Michele Ann McCormack. Ruffiana; Eddie Nicmcycr, Tnstano: Randy Ryder, Colombinc, and Janette Smith. Isabella. George Ncilson was the play's director, assisted by Elizabeth Luce, set and costume designer; Kermit Hcckcrt, lighting designer; Tom Gire, music composer, and William J. Males, makeup and mask designer. Beyond the Horizon enjoyed in March In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Eugene O'Neill's birth, Beyond the Horizon. directed by Dr. Jerry Henderson, was performed at Smothers Theatre in March. The play, which opened on Broadway in 1920, won the Pulitzer Prize. Brad Kindall played Robert Mayo and Kurt T.V. Vcrbaarschott was Andrew, his older brother. The pair had one thing in common, they both wanted Marie L. Barlow, who played Ruth Atkins. Others in the play were Stewart O'Rourke as James Mayo; Kchccn Brown. Kate Mayo; Robert Fiscclla, Capt. Dick Scott; Cristiannc Miranda. Mrs. Atkins; Brian Boyer, Ben, and Darin Adams, Doctor Fawcett. Henderson directed the play and was assisted by Kermit Heckcrt, set designer; David Barber, light designer; Elizabeth Luce, costume designer, and William Males, makeup designer. Activities 23

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 Happily Ever After-Ten years Later performed by Alpho Omega Kappa (AOK's), Heldelbergers. and Friends. Once Upon A Songfcsi” was the ihcmc of Songfcsi 1988. a Pepperdinc University tradition, as different organizations performed favorite fables, stories and myths. As the plots twisted and turned, these talcs were re-told as never before. For example, the AOK's performed Happily Ever After—Ten Years Later and the Pi Phi's and Tau Rho’s performed Alice’s Adventures in ... Hollywood. The groups perform within strict limitations. They must be comprised of at least 25 members, but not more than 50. Their rehearsal period is limited to 2 1 2 weeks, and their expenses must not exceed S300. Rehearsal time is wrung out of conflicting schedules, tests, research papers and work. I his makes most already busy students really push themselves to the limn to produce a Coherant performance under incredible time constraints. This pressure is part of what brings the individuals together—making friendships and memories that last long past the final chorus of Let There Be Peace on Earth. Although fun and friendship are at the heart of Songfcsi. spirited competition plays an important role as well. Each performance is judged by a group of special guests. At the final performance, awards are given for achievement in music, choreography, enthusiasm, set design, costumes and theme. A sweepstakes award is presented for the best group overall. This year's sweepstakes award w inner was the members of Alpha Psi Omega, the theatre honor group, and Friends. The Pepperdinc tradition of Songfest was introduced to the Malibu campus in 1972. From a single night performance on the liny stage of Elkins Auditorium it has grown to five performances before capacity crowds. Alumni and parents from across the country join with students, faculty and friends in celebrating this joyous musical homecoming. Competition Winners of Songfest 19X8: Sweepstakes Alpha Pti Omega Friend Music- Dell 1'au Omega. Lambda Omega Sigma Choreography •• Delta Tau Omega, Lambda Omega Sigma Costumes Bet Phi Alpha. Zcu Kapp-i Theme Delta Tau Omega, Lambda Omega Sigma Enthusiasm - Delta Tau Omega. Lambda Omega Sigma Set Design Beta Phi Alpha. Zcu Kappa Activities 25