Penn Dance shown here: troupe members Harold Sun (GrE01) and Kobie Xavier (C00) performing His Hands in November 1998 is one of the many campus performing-arts groups on the Performing Arts Night schedule.
Photo by Kim Weimer
Youve been identified, moved in, oriented and seminared. Now prepare to be entertained.
On Sept. 8 and 9, the Performing Arts Council showcases the vitality of Penns student performing-arts scene on Performing Arts Night. Each of the councils 38 member theater, dance, instrumental and choral groups will offer a sample of its fare. From the improvisational comedy of Without a Net to the experimental theater of Intuitons to the dance of African Rhythms to the harmony of Penns numerous a cappella groups, theres something for everybody at this annual extravaganza.
And while the showcase is intended to introduce the freshman class to the world of performance at Penn, everyone is welcome to attend.
PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT: Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $5. Tickets/info: Annenberg Center box office, 215-898-6791.
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