ASAP


Friday, February 4, 2022

After School Arts at Penn connects young and aspiring creatives, performers, and artists to accomplished peers and mentors on  our University’s campus.

What is After School Arts at Penn (ASAP)?

Platt House’s weekly After School Arts at Penn program, run by students and staff of Platt House at the University of Pennsylvania, is an introduction to the performing arts for students ages 10-14. Participants get to choose two areas of study – dance, acting, voice, and musical instruments – and receive mentorship and lessons from undergraduate student artists. A typical Wednesday afternoon includes icebreakers, art projects, and snacks. At least once per semester, the program will also feature a special performance or masterclass with a University club!

Participant registration is now open for Fall 2025!

This semester's applications are open and there is space for new participants in our program! To join us on Wednesdays after school, please apply using our Interest Form at bit.ly/apply-to-asap. Returning participants should also use this form to re-register for the new semester.
Reserve a spot for a young artist

Participant registration for the semester is currently closed.

The registration cycle takes place in August/September for the Fall semester and December/January for the Spring. Stay tuned - we look forward to hearing from you then!
Email us for a reminder when registration opens

Interested in being a Mentor?

Penn students can sign up to mentor students in dance, voice, instrumental music, and theatre or to lead visual arts and crafts projects at the beginning of each semester. Contact the PAC Community Service chair at paccomserv[at]gmail.com for more information!
Become an ASAP arts mentor

Interested in being a Mentor?

Penn students can sign up to mentor students in dance, voice, instrumental music, and theatre or to lead visual arts and crafts projects at the beginning of each semester. Contact the PAC Community Service chair at paccomserv[at]gmail.com for more information!
Email us to join the interest list

Parents, sign up for weekly text reminders from ASAP

Sign up to get intermittent reminders about upcoming sessions, schedule changes, and updates from the ASAP staff! To sign up, text "asap-penn" to the number 81010, or sign up here: https://www.remind.com/join/asap-penn
Sign up for text reminders

Fall 2025 Schedule

This semester, sessions are held only on Wednesdays from 4pm – 5:30pm. Students can report to Platt House at 3702 Spruce Street between 3:30 and 4:00pm to begin the program. The session dates are listed below:

  • Sep 24
  • Oct 1
  • Oct 8 – NO SESSION (Penn Fall Break)
  • Oct 15
  • Oct 22
  • Oct 29
  • Nov 5
  • Nov 12
  • Nov 19
  • Nov 26 – NO SESSION (Day before Thanksgiving)
  • Dec 3
 

There will be a closing Talent Showcase on April 23rd – guardians and friends are invited!

 

Health and Safety

The program is held in person on University of Pennsylvania campus, which is subject to COVID-19 Mitigation Procedures as dictated by campus health and wellness offices.

During the program, snacks are provided in our lobby space with the option of social distancing. Masking is optional for all students and participants. Masks and hand sanitizer are widely available within our space for everyone to use.

We strongly encourage students, mentors, and guardians to prioritize the safety of the group. Please stay home if you feel sick!

Contact

Parents and Guardians are invited to join our contact list for text and phone notifications using our Remind notification system. Please make sure the cell phone numbers and email addresses that you list are the ones you check the most often, as we will use these channels to communicate possible program cancellations or changes.

Questions about schedules, contacts, or loaner instruments? Email us at platthouse[at]pobox.upenn.edu.

Graduating from ASAP?

Here are some nearby arts programs for ages 15+

Tech Theatre Club with Philly Scenic Works

(Added 8/19/25)

OurSpace at The Netter Center

(Added 8/19/25)

Nearby programs for our little siblings:

For those not old enough to join ASAP, check out these great after school programs.

After School at the Arts League

(Added 8/19/25)