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By the Numbers: Six years of The Sachs Program student grants
By the Numbers: Six years of The Sachs Program student grants
This week, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation announced its latest round of spring grants for students, and Penn Today offers a by-the-numbers look at the Program’s investment in students to date.
Evoking an ancient world
Evoking an ancient world
The medieval English epic poem “Beowulf” is brought to life in a musical performance by Benjamin Bagby and academic discussion through a partnership among the Penn Live Arts, the Libraries, and the School of Arts & Sciences.
Experimental Italian theater comes to the Annenberg Center
Experimental Italian theater comes to the Annenberg Center
In “fedeli d’Amore,” Italian theatre company Teatro delle Albe immerses audiences in the last visions of Dante.
Our 15 favorite stories from 2022
Our 15 favorite stories from 2022
From interdisciplinary research and life-changing discoveries to a new University president and everything in between, this year at Penn has been one for the books.
Penn Figure Skating Club brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to life
Penn Figure Skating Club brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to life
A cast of 31 skaters took to the ice to perform original choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet.
At Penn Museum, a one-man show on Palestinian-Israeli identity
At Penn Museum, a one-man show on Palestinian-Israeli identity
“In Between” is an award-winning, semi-autobiographical one-man show by Ibrahim Miari that portrays the complexities and contradictions inherent in Palestinian-Israeli identity.
Jayson Musson: ‘His History of Art’
Jayson Musson: ‘His History of Art’
Musson, an alumnus of the Master of Fine Arts program in the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, will speak at the Annenberg Center about his artistic practice and current exhibition “His History of Art.”
Mask and Wig makes history with its first gender-inclusive show
Mask and Wig makes history with its first gender-inclusive show
The 133-year-old comedy troupe becomes gender-inclusive, opening auditions to all undergraduates this fall, recruiting 20 new members, 14 of them female-identifying.
At the Annenberg Center, 50 years of experimentation
At the Annenberg Center, 50 years of experimentation
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new season and a planned building expansion. Penn Today looks back at the Center’s history—and where it’s going under Penn Live Arts.
New Stuart Weitzman Theatre to be constructed for Penn Live Arts at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
New Stuart Weitzman Theatre to be constructed for Penn Live Arts at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
The multipurpose space will adjoin the existing building in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus.
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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