Performing Arts Rehearsal Spaces
The Platt House Lounge & Muravchick Cabaret Stage
The Platt House Lounge provides variable seating for a maximum of 85 persons and is suited for meetings, presentations, performances, and special events. Within the Lounge is the Muravchick Cabaret Stage, a flexible cabaret space with full light and sound systems.
Included in the reservation/rental of this space are 85 chairs, ten round tables, four six-foot tables, as well as access to the kitchen area which includes a sink, water cooler, single-cup coffee maker, and microwave. Setup and cleanup of the space is the responsibility of the reservation holder. The flat rate for renting the Platt House Lounge & Stage is $50 per hour. Additional Housekeeping, Sound/Light Technician fees, and Security, if outside regular hours, are the responsibility of the reservation holder; these are determined by event date/time/length and personell availability.
To check availability and submit a space reservation request, click below. Event requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the request date.
Platt House Rehearsal Space
Platt House offers five distinct rehearsal spaces available for reservation/rental by members of the Penn Community. Student groups under the PAC umbrella have first priority and are permitted to reserve rehearsal rooms on a semesterly basis. All other groups and individuals can reserve rehearsal rooms on a monthly basis.
It is expected that all rehearsal room users following these guidelines:
- Always carry your PennCard with you;
- Only bottled water permitted in rehearsal rooms;
- Clean up after yourself;
- Return the room to its “basic setup” and return borrowed furniture to its original locations;
- Please turn off the sound systems and lights upon exiting;
- Report needed repairs and housekeeping to platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu.
Room 175
Highly favored among Penn dancers, Platt 175 is a sizable dance studio featuring mirrors, barres, a sprung floor, and sound system.
Room 176
Known to frequenters of Platt House, 176 is “the room with the drums.” The smallest of our rehearsal spaces, 176 is intended for individuals and small music ensembles. The room features an upright piano and complete drum set.
Room 177: “Class of 1969”
This space is designated the medium-sized music room, and it features a baby grand piano and ample space for small to medium-sized ensembles. This space is particularly special as it was made possible by a generous donation of the Class of 1969.
Room 179
This large rehearsal room is intended for theatre rehearsals, but also works well for large music ensembles. Platt 179 features some furniture including tables, chairs, and music stands, as well as an upright piano. There are also two large portable mirrors housed in this space. 179 is a favorite of our After School Arts at Penn program.
Room 180
“The musical theatre room,” as it is called by many Platt House users, Room 180 features mirrors, barres, a sprung floor, sound system, upright piano, and some furniture including tables, chairs, and music stands.
Annenberg Dance Studio
Annenberg Dance Studio
The Annenberg Dance Studio is intended for non-DAC dance rehearsals. At the begining of each Fall semester, reservation requests are managed by the Associate Director Megan Edelman. To ensure you are included in the initial reservation process, please e-mail platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu. Similarly, at the beginning of each Spring semester, the initial schedule is drafted by staff. At all other times, should you want to reserve the Annenberg Dance Studio, please use booking system below. Additionally, since this calendar is public, should you want to use the space without reservation, please check to see if the space is reserved already. If not, you are welcome to use the Annenberg Dance Studio without first reserving it–this is contingent on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We ask that you respect this space. Please refrain from using rosin and do not wear outside shoes, tap shoes, toe shoes, and shoes with heels on the floor. Clean up after yourself and be sure to turn off the smart TVs and sound system upon exiting. Finally, and most importantly, never prop the Studio door open. Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy the space!
Special rental arrangements can be made in collaboration with the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. If you intend to hold a public event such as a master class or performance or if you are a non-Penn affiliated person/group, you must make special rental arrangements by e-mailing platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu. If Penn-affiliated groups are found to be using their rehearsal reservation for public events without a special rental arrangement in place, a fee of $500 will be charged, and future rehearsal space privileges will be revoked.
University Life Rehearsal Space
Platt House staff can assist student groups in reserving space at University Life Space and Events, the Annenberg Center, and other venues. Email platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu for more information.
Solomon-Platt House Annex (SPLATT)
Platt House manages three rehearsal rooms on the basement (A) level of the Solomon Labs Building, located at 3720 Walnut Street. These rooms are referred to as the Solomon-Platt House Annex (SPLATT). These rehearsal spaces are available for reservation/rental by members of the Penn Community. Student groups under the TAC-e umbrella have first priority and are permitted to reserve rehearsal rooms on a semesterly basis. All other groups and individuals can reserve rehearsal rooms on a monthly basis.
Reservations must be made in advance to book these spacese. Walk-in space usage is not permitted.
Solomon A2 and Solomon A3 are only available for reservation from the beginning of the academic year through Spring Break. Solomon A29 is available for reservation thorugh the academic year. For summer reservation requests, please contact platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu
It is expected that all rehearsal room users following these guidelines:
- Always carry your PennCard with you;
- Only bottled water permitted in rehearsal rooms;
- Clean up after yourself;
- Return the room to its “basic setup”:
- Do not move furniture/equipment into or out of the rooms;
- Please turn off the keyboard (A29), sound system (A3), and lights upon exiting;
- Pleae close the rehearsal room door upon exiting;
- Report needed repairs and housekeeping to platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu.
We ask that you respect this space. Clean up after yourself and be sure to turn off any electronics and close the door upon exiting. Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy the space!
To check availability and submit a space reservation request, click below:
Room A2
Solomon A2 is an open room with chairs and desks/tables. This space is well-suited for small or medium groups.
Room A29
Solomon A29 features a keyboard and drumkit. This space is well-suited for small to medium-sized ensembles, theatre group, etc.
Room A3
Solomon A3 features a dance floor, sound, system, and mirrors. This space can acoommodate smaller dance groups, groups using choreography, etc. Please note: this space is not well-suited to lifts and jumps, given the ceiling height.
Additional Forms
- Instructor/Director Hiring Form
- Rights Request Form
- Arts & Culture Interest Form
- Please note: the Keyboard And Amp Request Form is currently suspended while we determine proper sanitation strategies to avoid the spread of COVID-19. To inquire about renting equipment, please contact us at platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu.