Theatre Today
What's happening in the theatre world right now? A group of alumni movers-and-shakers came together on Homecoming to share their observations.
Lessons Through Literature
We spoke with Allison Gutknecht C’05 about her first book, Don’t Wear Polka-Dot Underwear with White Pants and Other Lessons I’ve Learned, which comes out next month.
Homecoming’s Arts-and-Culture Focus Turns 5
As in years past, we've assembled a roundup of the arts-oriented events we're most excited to attend.
Alumni Book Groups at Kelly Writers House
This year's online book discussions will focus on everything from "linked narratives" and short stories to poems and Bob Dylan.
Playing ‘Syrinx’ for a Sphinx
Alumna flutist Mimi Stillman G’03 Gr’12 performed and recorded Debussy's 'Syrinx for Solo Flute' every day for a full year.
Alumnus Moonlights as ‘Ali G with an MFA’
As his invented character Hennessy Youngman, Jayson Scott Musson GFA’11 offers up “Art Thoughtz” on becoming a successful artist and more.
A New Literary Magazine: Cleaver
Writing instructor Karen Rile C’80 always dreamed of starting her own literary magazine. Now she's publishing its third issue.
Video: Inside the art studio
GFA alumnus and mosaic artist Jonathan Mandell.
Douglas Leferovich C’94 makes magic at the Tropicana Las Vegas
"Lefty" shares his magic and dreams.
June Hersh C’76 Starts a New Chapter
Writing charitable cookbooks.
The Voice
Dan Taraborrelli C'01 is carving out a career in the voiceover business.
Alumna takes home her first Grammy—with a little help from The Boss
Last month Michelle Holme C’00 flew to Los Angeles, put on a sparkly black dress and proceeded to scare the hell out of Trey Parker.
An Evening with the Puzzlemaster
Will Shortz visits campus as part of Penn’s Year of Games.
Penn Glee Club’s Fall Show
Highlights, 2011.
20 years of Plays by Women at New Georges
Susan Bernfield C'86 prepares for her theater company's 20th year.
Suggested Summer Reading: Part 2
From Penn's English Department.
Suggested Summer Reading from Alumni Authors
Summer reading, 2011.
Days from the Tonys
a conversation with musical-theatre historian Larry Stemple Gr'79.
100-year-old architectural Gem Still Sparkles on Walnut Street
The Rotunda’s Centennial.
Puppets at Penn
A discussion with some of the art form's key players.
Alumni create a “living” art museum
Elsewhere in North Carolina.
Trish Sie C’94 directs and choreographs OK Go’s viral music videos
Odds are that if you had an Internet connection back in the summer of 2006, you’ve seen OK Go's music video for “Here It Goes Again.” (Hint: It involves treadmills. Lots of them.)
Stuart Gibbs C’91 makes his fiction debut with Belly Up
Q&A with the author.
Paul Provenza, the Comedian’s Comedian
… on his new book and TV show.