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Penn unveils designs for $75 million performing arts center
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.

New Student Performing Arts Center design advances
Architects rending of the new Student Performing Arts Center at the University of Pennsylvania. View from 33rd and Chestnut streets..

Architect’s rendering of the new Student Performing Arts Center as viewed from 33rd and Chestnut streets.

Courtesy of Steven Holl Architects.

New Student Performing Arts Center design advances

The new student-centered performing arts venue to be built along Woodland Walk and 33rd Street will provide multiple flexible spaces for teaching, rehearsals, and student performances.
American Spaces on air — Penn Glee Club
Chilean North American Institute

American Spaces on air — Penn Glee Club

During a tour in Chile, members of the Penn Glee Club are interviewed on a podcast of the Chilean North American Institute.

‘Be Holding’ dives into Black genius and joy
Philadelphia Sunday Sun

‘Be Holding’ dives into Black genius and joy

“Be Holding,” a poetry performance that seeks to heal grieving Black families, was directed by Brooke O’Harra and composed by Tyshawn Sorey, both of the School of Arts & Sciences.