Penntertainment

Search Results

Funny Fridays: He’s Juggling Two Careers

We Penn alumni like to take on as much as we can after college. …There’s Roy Vongtama (C’96) who is an oncologist, as well as an actor. And now I’m learning about another Penn professional who is pursuing a second career …in comedy. When he’s not a lawyer, Matt Rittberg (Penn Law 2005) performs as […]

Read More

Hollywood Penn Alumni you should know about: Vol. 6

I’ve got some more alumni who are blowing up in the world of entertainment that you should know about! After the jump, learn about alumni who are appearing on, writing for and creating some great new TV shows. …Plus one alum who is writing about his experience producing one very newsworthy Broadway show. Happy new year […]

Read More

He’s a bitter lawyer and stand-up …and he’s telling all!

I’ve covered stand-up Matt Ritter (L’02) on DT before and all the great viral videos he’s created (my favorite one being THIS one). If you recall, like many Penn alumni making career changes, Matt has transitioned careers from being a lawyer to a standup. After the jump check out “Bottom Rung”, his new web series […]

Read More

11 Penn alumni performances you need to check out

Last week Los Angeles Penn alumni gathered in Hollywood to celebrate some great emerging Penn talent. The night was filled with some dirty good comedy from host DJ Lubel (C’05) and great original music, improv, inspiring monologues, some over the top characters, a belting rendition of The National Anthem, and of course, a must-see musical(!) […]

Read More

If you’re in LA, you need to come to this popular Penn event on Wednesday (9/21)!

If you live in LA, you need to be at this Wednesday’s big Penn event where alumni will be performing at “Penn Live” (a spin off to our past Pennfest annual event!) After the jump, get the details on who is performing and how you can get ticket! The event will actually join forces with […]

Read More

Her March Madness: 2 commercials booked in one month!

Since she started “Starter Reality Star” for DT, actress Jess Garvey (C’09) is making some great strides. In her last episode, Jess told us about a national commercial she booked. Since then she booked another one! (yep, another Penn alum to add to my growing Penn alumni on commercials list.) After the jump find out: about […]

Read More

Join our community

Newsletter

Sign up for the Pennntertainment email to be notified about upcoming happy hours and events!

(We won't spam or share your email with anyone else)

What People Are Saying

"Because of Penntertainment, I got scouted for Nickelodeon. I had such a great time talking with them. I may be a resource for a show on science, travel, geography, gender etc. Thanks for all you do. It really makes a difference."
-Lisa Niver C’89

More Testimonials here