Dear Fierce Freshman,

Congratulations on your acceptance into Penn! A little birdie (called Campus Express) told us that you are interested in the Penn Performing Arts community. We, the Penn Singers Publicity Managers, would love to tell you a little more about our group. Penn Singers is the only musical theatre company at Penn. We perform a Broadway-style musical in the fall and a Gilbert & Sullivan light opera in the spring. Past shows include Ragtime (2007), Pirates of Penzance (2007), Candide (2006), and Kiss Me, Kate (2005). We rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and Sundays from 1-6 pm.

Not only is Penn Singers a musical theatre company, but we are also a close social group. We go out to dinner a lot and every Thursday we have Thursday Night Gatherings (ThuNGs), which are a ton of fun. We also host notoriously awesome parties including our semi-formal and Halloween bash.

This fall, we will be performing Crazy For You, a new hit Broadway musical featuring the music of George Gershwin. The show includes exciting tap numbers, a classic score with a modern twist, and a hilarious script. It’s a great and challenging show to start your freshman year!

You will have the opportunity to see us perform live at Freshman Performing Arts Night on Saturday, September 6th. Auditions will be held the following week. There is one round of auditions for acceptance into the company, guaranteeing a chorus part in every show. A second round of auditions will then be held to determine lead roles. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the company, just check out our website at www.pennsingers.com. Also, feel free to friend us on Facebook and introduce yourself!