4/22
Performing Arts
Penn announces plans for new student performing arts center
Penn announces plans for new student performing arts center
The University has begun the planning process to build a new student performing arts center, with Platt Student Performing Arts House providing leadership in the creation and implementation of arts programming for students at Penn.
The Sachs Program announces winners of AAPI grants
The Sachs Program announces winners of AAPI grants
Fourteen projects will be funded as part of the program’s responsive call for proposals in support of Asian-American and Pacific Islander artists at Penn.
Annenberg Center rebrands to Penn Live Arts, announces new season
Annenberg Center rebrands to Penn Live Arts, announces new season
While the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts venue will remain, the organization has rebranded as Penn Live Arts.
Eugene Lew reflects on a year without live performances
Eugene Lew reflects on a year without live performances
During the pandemic, the lecturer and director of Sound and Music Technology in the Department of Music switched from organizing live performance events to collaborative online technology.
Ballerina Emily Davis is ‘on her toes’
Ballerina Emily Davis is ‘on her toes’
May graduate Emily Davis earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the College of Liberal and Professional Studies while working full-time as a ballerina with the Pennsylvania Ballet and volunteering to conduct research at CHOP and community service with Philadelphia nonprofits.
The Sachs Program announces 2021 arts grants
The Sachs Program announces 2021 arts grants
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation will support 25 new Penn arts projects, totaling $177,000 in funding.
Students’ spring shows go virtual
Students’ spring shows go virtual
COVID-19 restrictions have forced nearly all student shows to go virtual this year, and they are cropping up throughout this month and next as Facebook livestreams, Zooms, and YouTube posts.
Penn Glee Club becomes fully gender inclusive after 159 years of all-male singers
Penn Glee Club becomes fully gender inclusive after 159 years of all-male singers
The Penn Glee Club and Penn Sirens are merging, meaning that for the first time since its founding 159 years ago, the Glee Club will include singers of all genders and will perform repertoire for soprano and alto voices, in addition to tenor and bass, and for all four voice parts.
The show must go on, even amid a pandemic
The show must go on, even amid a pandemic
Amid pandemic restrictions, student performing arts groups continued to find innovative ways this fall to create new theater, dance, comedy, a capella, and instrumental productions to share on virtual platforms.
Sachs grant paves way for ‘Sis Uprising’ in experimental video
Sachs grant paves way for ‘Sis Uprising’ in experimental video
Works by Arien Wilkerson and Sachs Artist-in-Residence Ricardo Bracho debut at a virtual event for Slought.
In the News
The Architect’s Newspaper
Penn moves forward with performing arts center designed by Steven Holl Architects
President Liz Magill comments on the new Student Performing Arts Center that will maximize visibility of creative life on campus.
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The Hill
White House unveils ‘stunning vegetarian menu’ for Modi state dinner
The South Asian a cappella group Penn Masala will perform at the state dinner for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.
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PhillyVoice
Penn unveils designs for $75 million performing arts center
Penn will begin construction next year on the Student Performing Arts Center, which will include a 300-seat theater with a fly tower and orchestra pit, a 125-seat theater for rehearsals and practices, five rehearsal studios, back-of-the-house support spaces, and a loading dock.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
University of Pennsylvania moving forward with $75M performing arts center in the heart of campus
Penn is planning to construct a $75 million Student Performing Arts Center along Woodland Walk in the heart of campus, with remarks from President Liz Magill.
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Archinect
Steven Holl Architects reveals design for UPenn’s new Student Performing Arts Center
A new 37,300-square-foot Student Performing Arts Center will provide dedicated space for the performing arts on Penn’s campus.
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6ABC.com
UPenn is bringing cultural representation through traditional dance!
The Pan-Asian Dance Troupe at Penn is blending modern styles with traditional movements, enabling students to choreograph appreciation for their culture.
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