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Platt Student Performing Arts House

Name: Platt Student Performing Arts House
Address: 3702 Spruce Street 160 Stouffer Commons, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, US
Telephone: (215) 898-2312

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Platt Student Performing Arts House

The programming and advisory hub for Penn's 60+ student performing arts clubs. The Platt Student Performing Arts House, named for Marc E.

('79) and Julie Beren Platt ('79) is the home of University Life Arts Initiatives and the Performing Arts Council at the University of Pennsylvania.

01/15/2025

Arts House Dance Company is a student-run dance company known for its strong technique, innovative choreography, and tight-knit culture. The company performs styles including contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, ballet and more.

Audition Interest Form Link: https://forms.gle/oHEq6tdTmzP2SF9V7

Link available in the bio

01/15/2025

Happy First Day of Classes!

You've got this. We're rooting for you. :)

01/15/2025

PAC GBM
Tuesday, 1/21 @ 5pm
Platt House Lobby

This meeting is mandatory for PAC groups. See you then!

01/14/2025

Pre-Prods Spring 2025: Show Production, Group Communications, & Space Shares

Choose One: Thursday, 1/16 @ 6pm-7:30pm or Friday, 1/17 @ 1pm-2:30pm

Zoom Link for Both Sessions: https://vpul-upenn.zoom.us/s/91341543054 (link in bio)

Mandatory for PAC groups producing Spring 2025 shows; Independent groups welcome!

01/13/2025

Penn Masti Presents "Best of Bollywood"

Friday, January 17th @ 7pm
Saturday, January 18th @ 7pm
Iron Gate Theatre

Join Penn Masti for our annual celebration of South Asian and fusion dance, featuring electrifying performances that blend Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Bhangra, Classical, and Tolly styles. This year, we take you on a journey through the stories of Bollywood's most iconic films, brought to life through captivating skits and high-energy choreography. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of culture, dance, and cinematic magic!

Tickets are $12. Groups may purchase $10 tickets. Tickets can be purchased on Locust Walk during the week of the show or online: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/penn-masti2025/penn-masti-show-2025

01/06/2025

Due to inclement weather, as you have probably seen, the University has suspended normal operations for Monday, 1/6/24. Therefore, in-person student performing arts activities in campus spaces, including Platt House, have been canceled.

Safety is of our utmost concern, so please take care of yourselves today and enjoy the snow!

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

12/24/2024

Wishing you a break full of joy and ease.

Happy Holidays!!

Love,
Platt House

12/19/2024

I think we're gonna need a bigger show wall.

Wow! What a great visual to represent all the shows our student groups produced this semester. Happy Holidays everyone!

12/17/2024

Platt House has extended hours (and snacks!) for finals. Please check out the schedule to reference the updated hours over finals season, as well as adjusted hours for our first week back in January!

Monday, 12/16 - Wednesday, 12/18: 10am-2am
Thursday, 12/19: 10am-midnight
Friday, 12/20: 10am-5pm
Saturday, 12/21 - Sunday, 12/22: CLOSED
Monday, 12/23: 10am-5pm
Tuesday, 12/24: 10am-2pm
Wednesday, 12/25 - Thursday, 1/2: CLOSED
Friday, 1/3: 10am-4pm
Saturday, 1/4 - Sunday, 1/5: CLOSED
Monday, 1/6 - Wednesday, 1/8: 10am-5pm
Thursday, 1/9: 10am-midnight

Platt House will open with regular hours on Thursday, 1/9/25.

Sending good energy for the last few days of finals!

12/11/2024

Join us for our donut-themed Platt House Study Break on Thursday, 12/12 at 1pm until the donuts are gone!

12/09/2024

Happy Last Day of Classes!

Platt House is wishing you all joy, warmth, and ease during finals season and beyond. You've got this!!

12/06/2024

Platt House has extended hours (and snacks!) for finals. Please check out the schedule to reference the updated hours over finals season, as well as adjusted hours and closures for winter break.

Monday, 12/9 - Thursday, 12/12: 10am-2am
Friday, 12/13: 10am-10pm
Saturday, 12/14: 10am-8pm
Sunday, 12/15 - Wednesday, 12/18: 10am-2am
Thursday, 12/19: 10am-midnight
Friday, 12/20: 10am-5pm
Saturday, 12/21 - Sunday, 12/22: CLOSED
Monday, 12/23: 10am-5pm
Tuesday, 12/24: 10am-2pm
Wednesday, 12/25 - Thursday, 1/2: CLOSED
Friday, 1/3: 10am-4pm

Platt House will reopen with limited hours on Friday, 1/3/25.

12/05/2024

Miss May Dance Crew Presents "MMDC 2024 Showcase"

Sunday, December 8th @ 7pm
Iron Gate Theatre

Prepare to be captivated by an unforgettable night of rhythm, emotion, and artistry! Our dance showcase brings together diverse styles and powerful performances, highlighting the talent, passion, and creativity of our dancers. We have various styles of KPOP, Jazz, and Hiphop performances, and each piece has a unique style. Join us at the MMDC 2024 Showcase for a fun and inspiring night!

Tickets are $12.50. Tickets can be purchased online: https://pennlivearts.org/event/MMDC-24 (link in bio).

12/05/2024

African American Arts Alliance & Front Row Theatre Company Present "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark"

Friday, December 6th @ 9pm
Saturday, December 7th @ 1pm & 5pm
Houston Hall, Class of 1949 Auditorium

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage is a modern play set predominantly in Hollywood of the 1930's. It follows a group of young actresses who struggle with racial stereotyping in Hollywood. Vera Stark, an African-American maid, stars in a controversial antebellum film, taking the role of a slave despite her principles against taking such roles. Decades later, Vera’s groundbreaking performance is debated by scholars and film critics, interrogating Vera’s legacy in Hollywood and the impact of race on her career.

Content Warning: This play includes depictions of alcoholism and discussion of drug use. The play grapples with discussions of racism, oppression, marginalization, and white privilege. We see scholarly discourse on the impact of Black people playing roles that enforce societal stereotypes and whether that is detrimental to one's own integrity and the Black community as a whole.

Tickets are $10. Groups of 5+ can purchase $7 tickets. TAC-e members can purchase $5 tickets. Tickets can be purchased on Locust Walk during the week of the show, at the door, or online: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/frontrow/ftc-presents-by-the-way-meet-vera-stark (link in bio).

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12/04/2024

Off the Beat Presents "Off Screen"

Friday, December 6th @ 8:30pm
Saturday, December 7th @ 6pm
Iron Gate Theatre

Off The Beat — Penn’s premier rock and pop a ca****la group — returns to Iron Gate Theater for our fall show, Off The Beat Presents: Off Screen! Join us, our families, and our lively alumni for a fabulous showcase of our semester’s work. Prepare to ROCK OUT to fan favorites by Billie Eilish, Paramore, Post Malone, Nothing but Thieves, The Weeknd, and more! Come jam with us on Friday, December 6th at 8:30pm and Saturday, December 7th at 6:00pm. It will be an unforgettable night and we can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets are $13. Groups of 8+ can purchase $11 tickets. Tickets can be purchased on Locust Walk during the week of the show or online: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pennoffthebeat/off-screen # (link in bio).

12/04/2024

Penny Loafers Presents "LOAF"

Friday, December 6th @ 8pm
Saturday, December 7th @ 6pm
Annenberg Center, Prince Theatre

Step into the spotlight this fall with the Penny Loafers as they present LOAF — inspired by VOGUE Magazine. Join us for a night of high fashion and fierce performances of hits by artists like Adele, Florence & the Machine, Hozier, and more!

Tickets are $12. Groups of 6+ can purchase $9 tickets. Tickets can be purchased on Locust Walk during the week of the show or online: https://pennlivearts.org/event/pennyloafers24 (link in bio).

12/03/2024

Penn Sargam Presents "Itihaas (History)"

Friday, December 6th @ 8pm
Saturday, December 7th @ 6pm
Penn Museum, Harrison Auditorium

Sargam, Penn's premier South Asian fusion music group, is back on stage this Fall with Itihaas ("History"), a special 20th Anniversary show dedicated to our journey since 2004. We have spent twenty years bringing together cultures, genres, and generations through music. And now,

The rest is history.

Tickets are $12. Groups of 8+ can purchase $10 tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online: https://tinyurl.com/sargamitihaas (link in bio).

Address

3702 Spruce Street 160 Stouffer Commons
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12am
Tuesday	9am - 12am
Wednesday	9am - 12am
Thursday	9am - 12am
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 12am

Telephone

(215) 898-2312

Website

https://platthouse.vpul.upenn.edu/

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Our Story

Platt House offers a supportive programmatic home for creative exploration and expression. Along with the help of campus and community partners, we advise and train student pursuing their extra-curricular passions for the performing arts and those preparing for a career in the arts.

For a full review of our many initiatives from community outreach to special awards, as well as utilities like space reservations and production calendars, please visit us on our website:

https://www.vpul.upenn.edu/platthouse/