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Theatre Arts Program

3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania 19104
215.898.5271
noahlev@upenn.edu

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Minor in Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts Program at Penn offers students the opportunity to study theatre in the classroom and in production work under the guidance of faculty members who are experienced and trained actors, directors, designers, scholars, and teachers. Structured as a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum, the program offers a full range of courses in all areas of theatre study, among them: acting, directing, design, theatre history, dramatic literature, performance theory, playwriting, dramaturgy, musical theatre, as well as many other specialized topics. Students may also receive course credit for working on faculty-directed productions. Guest artist-teachers provide the opportunity for additional training in such areas as voice, movement, solo performance, physical theatre, etc. Penn takes advantage of its location—Philadelphia has a vibrant and active theatre community and we incorporate local productions in our classes and extra-curricular activities as often as possible. Students may also earn credit for course work conducted off-campus through such programs as Study Abroad and Penn Summer-in-London. Theatre Arts welcomes all Penn undergraduates to enroll in classes and participate in productions. Some students choose to take a class or two in theatre as part of their liberal arts education; others choose to major in theatre, making it the primary focus of their academic careers. Penn makes it possible for students to “double major,” and many Theatre Arts majors have a second area of focus in another department or school at Penn. Theatre Arts also offers a theatre minor. Eligible senior majors are invited to undertake an Honors Thesis Project, which is based in practical performance or scholarly research. Each year Theatre Arts mounts a production season, with plays directed by members of the faculty and by advanced majors, and all Penn students are welcome to audition. For nearly thirty years, the program has staged plays and performance pieces from many different places, periods, and genres. We offer workshops and staged readings. The educational philosophy of the Theatre Arts Program is that academic and artistic courses go hand in hand and that serious study in the classroom and applied work in the rehearsal room are both integral aspects of learning the rigorous and rewarding art of theatre-making.

Faculty Info:

Marcia Ferguson, Rosemary Malague, Cary M. Mazer, Jennifer Joan Thompson

Martha Graham Dance Company To Perform At Society for Classical Studies & Archaeological Institute of America 2025 Meeting
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2024

The Martha Graham Dance Company will present two of Graham's Greek-themed masterpieces at the 2025 Archaeological Institute of America (AIA)/Society for Classical Studies (SCS) Joint Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.

Daniel Roy's THE PARLOUR OF DECEPTIONS To Extend Through March 30
by Blair Ingenthron - November 01, 2024

Award-winning magician and mentalist Daniel Roy has announced that due to popular demand, The Parlour of Deceptions will now extend its run through Sunday March 30, 2025 at the Salmagundi Club.

Meredith Brandt's BOO LA LA Comes To Caveat NYC
by Blair Ingenthron - October 12, 2024

BOO LA LA, a musical comedy Halloween show hosted by Meredith Brandt will play Caveat NYC on October 26, with performances by Utsav Bhargava, Allie Boyle, Meredith Brandt, Seann Cantatore, and more.

Miami City Ballet Announces Two New Directors To Its Board
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2024

Miami City Ballet announced the addition of Alexander DiLeonardo of Citadel Securities and Eric T. Carpenter, City Manager of Miami Beach, to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team.

'Puppet Slams: Short-Form Puppetry for the 21st Century' Comes to the Ballard Institute
by Stephi Wild - September 11, 2024

As part of its 2024 Fall Puppet Forum Series and in conjunction with the 2024 UConn Fall Puppet Slam on Sept. 20, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will host Puppet Slams: Short-Form Puppetry for the 21st Century, a discussion with Puppet Slam Network (PSN) founder Heather Henson; Brenna Ross, the Producer & General Manager for Green Feather Foundation, which oversees the PSN; and Anatar Marmol-Gagné, director of the Pinned and Sewtured Puppet Slam in New Haven, Connecticut.

Norma Molitch Deull, President of Clark Transfer, Dies at Age 90
by Stephi Wild - August 26, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Norma Molitch Deull has died at age 90. Deull was a pioneering leader in bringing Broadway shows and other touring live entertainment productions to cities and towns around North America.

Crossroads Comedy Theater to Bring STUDY HALL To Chicago For One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2024

Crossroads Comedy Theater's flagship show, Study Hall: Comedy Inspired By Lectures, is coming to Chicago for a one night only performance at The Second City. Enjoy a mix of real lectures and improv comedy.

Shakespeare in Clark Park Performs AS YOU LIKE IT with Free Community Workshops
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2024

Shakespeare in Clark Park will return this summer with an updated classic and expanded community involvement. From July 24-28, 2024 at 7 p.m. the popular theater company will present outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It,” with contemporary and creative innovations, including input from participants in a series of community poetry workshops.

ALOK Comes to the Paramount Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024

Comedy Works Entertainment will present ALOK at Paramount Theatre on Sunday, June 30th at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale Wednesday, May 8 at 10am.

Chor Leoni to Premiere Two New Major Choral Compositions at EARTH AND AETHER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024

Chor Leoni will present the premiere of two groundbreaking choral compositions exploring humanity’s story at Earth and Aether. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Half Sour Productions Presents SCHMALTZ! At The Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2024

Get ready for SCHMALTZ!, a fresh play set to debut at the New York Fringe Festival.

Meredith Brandt's JOY RIDE Comes To The NYC Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2024

Catch Meredith Brandt's latest work, JOY RIDE, at the NYC Fringe Festival. This exciting new production promises to be a thrilling addition to the festival lineup.

SCHMALTZ! Comes to NYC Fringe in April
by Stephi Wild - March 08, 2024

Half Sour Productions will present Schmaltz! as part of the 2024 New York City Fringe Festival with FRIGID New York at The Wild Project.

Tempesta Di Mare, Soloists And Chorus To Perform Vivaldi's JUDITHA TRIUMPHANS
by A.A. Cristi - March 06, 2024

Experience the drama of JUDITHA TRIUMPHANS, Vivaldi's stunning oratorio, brought to life by Tempesta di Mare.

Arden Theatre Company Extends LADYSITTING For a Second Time
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2024

Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company has announced the second extension of its third production of the 2023/24 season, the world premiere of Ladysitting.

Past Student Productions

	SHOW	THEATER
	Antigone (11/21/24 - 11/24/24)	The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania on behalf of The Theatre Arts Program
	She Kills Monsters (4/18/24 - 4/21/24)	University of Pennsylvania
	Krapp's Last Tape (2/22/22 - 2/22/22)	University of Pennsylvania-Theatre Arts Program
	Krapp's Last Tape (2/22/22 - 2/22/22)	University of Pennsylvania-Theatre Arts Program
	The Skin of Our Teeth (10/22/21 - 10/24/21)	University of Pennsylvania-Theatre Arts Program
	EDGES (2/21/19 - 2/23/19)	CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
	ANYTHING GOES-BEAUMONT'87 (12/7/17 - 12/9/17)	University of Pennsylvania
	[title of show] (8/31/17 - 9/2/17)	University of Pennsylvania
	Ordinary Days (8/20/15 - 8/23/15)	University of Pennsylvania
	Lovemusik (4/17/15 - 4/26/15)	University of Pennsylvania

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