Thinking of joining a
performing arts group?
Platt House provides advisory support, and programming to the wide array of performing arts groups operating on Penn campus. These student-run organizations operate in tandem (and sometimes side by side!) with professionally-directed performance opportunities from Penn’s illustrious Theatre Arts Program and its comprehensive coursework, as well as the Department of Music’s coursework, private lessons, and the orchestras, choirs and ensembles hosted under the umbrella of Music 007.
For undergraduates considering making a debut in the student performing arts, we encourage you to scroll through the listings, click around on Facebook and Youtube, and get to know as many of the 70-ish groups as you can! The groups listed below offer hundreds of positions where you can hone your craft, find your creative voice, and gain practical experience – not only on stage, but in choreography, producing, music directing, stage managing, and designing for scenery, sound, costumes, props, and lights!
The Performing Arts Council is organized by subcommittee: ACK, for a cappella groups; DAC, for dance groups; SMAC, a catch-all for accompanied singing, instrumental music, comedy, and spoken word; and TAC-e, for theatre groups. Learn more about PAC, the Performing Arts Council, on their webpage.
| ACK (A Cappella Council) |
| Atma Counterparts Dischord Disney Full Measure Off the Beat Pennchants Penn Masala PennYo Penn Six-5000 Penny Loafers Penn Sori Quaker Notes Shabbatones The Inspiration |
| Learn about the student groups in ACK |
| DAC (Dance Arts Council) |
| African Rhythms Arts House Dance Company Penn Dhamaka Onda Latina Pan-Asian Dance Troupe PenNaach Penn Dance Company Soundworks Tap Factory Sparks Dance Company Strictly Funk Dance Company West Philly Swingers Penn Yalla |
| Learn about the student groups in DAC |
| SMAC (Singers, Musicians, & Comedians) |
| Bloomers Excelano Project Glee Club Mask & Wig New Spirit of Penn Gospel Choir Penn Band Penn Dure Penn Jazz Ensemble Penn Sargam Penn Singers Penn Sirens Simply Chaos Without a Net |
| Learn about the student groups in SMAC |
| TAC-e (Theatre Arts Council) |
| African American Arts Alliance Front Row Theatre Company iNtuitons Experimental Theatre Penn Chinese Theatre Pennsylvania Players Quadramics Theatre Co. Stimulus Children’s Theatre |
| Learn about the student groups in TAC-e |
Independent Groups
Beyond the Performing Arts Council, 22 independently registered student performing arts clubs hold auditions, rehearsals, and performances using a melange of resources from across Penn campus. Find more from the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) on how to contact, register, and manage student groups here.
| Theatre, Magic, and Comedy |
| Penn Illusionist Penn V-Day Campaign Penn Improv Society |