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Performing Arts
Who, What, Why: Gwyn Roberts, director of Penn’s Early Music Ensembles, on 18th century female musicians
A Penn student choir and Roberts’ baroque orchestra will perform a Vivaldi oratorio premiered by women and girls in Venice 300 years ago.
‘Ladysitting’ on stage
The new play “Ladysitting” at the Arden Theatre Co. is by Penn English faculty and alumna Lorene Cary, based on her memoir about caring for her grandmother in the last of her 101 years.
Ukrainian artistry and resilience
Through “Ukraine: The Edge of Freedom,” Penn Live Arts presents performances that uplift the culture of a nation during a time of war.
‘Bartok’s Monster’ challenges conventions of theater
In “Bartok’s Monster,” an interdisciplinary collaboration, Daedalus Quartet will perform Bartok’s String Quartet No. 3 and other string pieces mixed with acting, choreography, and an array of striking visuals.
On stage at Carnegie Hall
More than 150 students were among nine performing arts groups that took to the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City in the fifth “Toast to Dear Old Penn” showcase.
Department of Music ensembles to perform in December
Hundreds of undergraduate students will perform in orchestral and choral concerts in December as part of Department of Music ensembles.
Equity in Action Visiting Scholars program launches
The Office of Social Equity & Community welcomes Ruth Naomi Floyd and Shane Claiborne who will engage in research and each hold four events this academic year.
‘Be Holding’: A collaboration that feels improvisational
A three-year partnership among Penn faculty, a poet, a quartet, and a high school results in an original production that premiered in Philadelphia this year.
Adapting translation: A reimagined ‘The Odyssey’ at Penn Live Arts
“Odyssey,” produced by The Acting Company, travels to the Annenberg Center Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. The performance is a reimagining of Professor of Classical Studies Emily Wilson’s translation of “The Odyssey.”
From the classroom to the international stage
At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, Penn students perform a play they learned in class.
In the News
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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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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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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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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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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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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