Whartones obtain Liquor License for End-of-Year Concert
Tammy Hensel, WG'08
Issue date: 3/26/07 Section: Insider
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We Whartones knew we had a maniacal fan base when, during our first pub performance, the crowd erupted into uproarious cheers and applause after our warm-up exercise. Then we realized it was the booze - not our performance - that induced everyone into this giddy state.
Knowing we had little time to prepare our set this spring - with half our members in Follies and the other half frantically preparing for DIP - we decided that free beer and wine was the only way to compensate for our lack of hard work. But free drinks are not the only treat we have in store for you. The following is an unofficial peek of what we have planned:
Our classically-trained opera singer, Victoria Le, spent several frustrated rehearsals trying to teach us the 2nd act of Il Trovatore. After realizing the rest of us had no talent, we decided to scrap the number and console her by making her sing some inhumanly high notes - which she diligently rehearsed during Siegel's midterm exam.
Michelle Schutz will make her final appearance as our much-loved music leader, and even more significantly, the only one who can blow the pitch pipe without making obscene noises. What are we going do next year?
Neal Thapar received a deluge of letters from women after his smashing Borat role in Follies. Their complaint was the same one that men had for Charlize Theron after her role in Monster: "We get it - you're a serious actor. Now can you please be hot again?" We have what you asked for: this will be the LAST time Neal will perform This Love to a backdrop of screaming women.
Tyler Nuttall and Dilip Bhattacharjee complained about the lack of choreography in our numbers; they really wanted to get down, 70s disco-style. You'll have to see the shocking dance duet they've prepared.
After wrapping up another great year with the Whartones and Follies, David Brooks is channeling his energy into wedding planning practice. He's designed some incredible table-scapes and place settings for our cabaret-style concert. The only way to find out if I am kidding is to buy your ticket for the concert.
From past concerts, you probably remember Sandip Agarwala as the hysterical bopper, and Daniel Garcia-Pedrosa as that sleazy guy who openly fantasized about someone else's girlfriend. But at this show, both Whartones will debut their very own, original arrangements.
Kevin Shen received a warning from Wharton police for disrupting campus sanity via his perpetual loud singing of the Aladdin score (and other Disney musicals which shall remain unnamed). After pulling several fellow Whartones into his reckless shenanigans, all of us are now on notice. This will be your last chance to hear us perform legally.
Mohit Bhende did some serious soul-searching to determine how he could best contribute to our group. Then he decided he would go to Jersey and load up his truck with alcohol for our concert. Thanks, Mo!
Come see Andria Naude-Fourie's solo debut, before she heads back to Europe to complete her PhD. As the only partner Whartone, she kindly tried to keep us all sane during DIP, but to no avail. She mistakenly assumed all of us would walk away from DIP week with 57 offers like husband Jac Fourie.
Janet Cockey sustained a permanent leg injury during her exuberant game show role in Follies. Though disabled, she has agreed to grace the audience with one of the few female songs in our set (we promise to have more next year!).
Second-year Carol McDermott saved many first-year Whartones from personal ignominy via one-on-one finance coaching before our interviews. We are sad that this will be her last performance with us, but if we ever face her in the business world we hope she does no remember our analytical incompetence.
Be charmed for the last time by Andy Hwang's nostalgic rendition of L.O.V.E., brimming with sincerity and jazzy verve. And don't miss our last performance of Africa - we're keeping our fingers crossed for soloist and Whartone favorite Kenny Reyes.
Melissa Cayanni has officially broken the record for most interviews ever performed by a first year. Now weary of being a chronic over-achiever, she plans to stumble into the concert late and stoned, and perhaps shock the audience with a choreographed version of Britney Spears' Toxic.
Several guys have asked me if we will have shot girls. We were enthusiastic when Adeline Leong and Rachel Feingold volunteered, but then we realized we needed them to sing. Josh King wanted to be a shot guy, but we cringed and gave him a solo instead. Come hear his debut!
Finally, this will be a chance for us to say goodbye to Michelle Schutz and David Brooks, whose artistic leadership and business talent have made the group what it is. Do not miss this chance to see them lead the group for the last time!
The sole benefit of writing this article is that I have nothing incriminating to say about myself.
Knowing we had little time to prepare our set this spring - with half our members in Follies and the other half frantically preparing for DIP - we decided that free beer and wine was the only way to compensate for our lack of hard work. But free drinks are not the only treat we have in store for you. The following is an unofficial peek of what we have planned:
Our classically-trained opera singer, Victoria Le, spent several frustrated rehearsals trying to teach us the 2nd act of Il Trovatore. After realizing the rest of us had no talent, we decided to scrap the number and console her by making her sing some inhumanly high notes - which she diligently rehearsed during Siegel's midterm exam.
Michelle Schutz will make her final appearance as our much-loved music leader, and even more significantly, the only one who can blow the pitch pipe without making obscene noises. What are we going do next year?
Neal Thapar received a deluge of letters from women after his smashing Borat role in Follies. Their complaint was the same one that men had for Charlize Theron after her role in Monster: "We get it - you're a serious actor. Now can you please be hot again?" We have what you asked for: this will be the LAST time Neal will perform This Love to a backdrop of screaming women.
Tyler Nuttall and Dilip Bhattacharjee complained about the lack of choreography in our numbers; they really wanted to get down, 70s disco-style. You'll have to see the shocking dance duet they've prepared.
After wrapping up another great year with the Whartones and Follies, David Brooks is channeling his energy into wedding planning practice. He's designed some incredible table-scapes and place settings for our cabaret-style concert. The only way to find out if I am kidding is to buy your ticket for the concert.
From past concerts, you probably remember Sandip Agarwala as the hysterical bopper, and Daniel Garcia-Pedrosa as that sleazy guy who openly fantasized about someone else's girlfriend. But at this show, both Whartones will debut their very own, original arrangements.
Kevin Shen received a warning from Wharton police for disrupting campus sanity via his perpetual loud singing of the Aladdin score (and other Disney musicals which shall remain unnamed). After pulling several fellow Whartones into his reckless shenanigans, all of us are now on notice. This will be your last chance to hear us perform legally.
Mohit Bhende did some serious soul-searching to determine how he could best contribute to our group. Then he decided he would go to Jersey and load up his truck with alcohol for our concert. Thanks, Mo!
Come see Andria Naude-Fourie's solo debut, before she heads back to Europe to complete her PhD. As the only partner Whartone, she kindly tried to keep us all sane during DIP, but to no avail. She mistakenly assumed all of us would walk away from DIP week with 57 offers like husband Jac Fourie.
Janet Cockey sustained a permanent leg injury during her exuberant game show role in Follies. Though disabled, she has agreed to grace the audience with one of the few female songs in our set (we promise to have more next year!).
Second-year Carol McDermott saved many first-year Whartones from personal ignominy via one-on-one finance coaching before our interviews. We are sad that this will be her last performance with us, but if we ever face her in the business world we hope she does no remember our analytical incompetence.
Be charmed for the last time by Andy Hwang's nostalgic rendition of L.O.V.E., brimming with sincerity and jazzy verve. And don't miss our last performance of Africa - we're keeping our fingers crossed for soloist and Whartone favorite Kenny Reyes.
Melissa Cayanni has officially broken the record for most interviews ever performed by a first year. Now weary of being a chronic over-achiever, she plans to stumble into the concert late and stoned, and perhaps shock the audience with a choreographed version of Britney Spears' Toxic.
Several guys have asked me if we will have shot girls. We were enthusiastic when Adeline Leong and Rachel Feingold volunteered, but then we realized we needed them to sing. Josh King wanted to be a shot guy, but we cringed and gave him a solo instead. Come hear his debut!
Finally, this will be a chance for us to say goodbye to Michelle Schutz and David Brooks, whose artistic leadership and business talent have made the group what it is. Do not miss this chance to see them lead the group for the last time!
The sole benefit of writing this article is that I have nothing incriminating to say about myself.
Date: Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:30pm
Seating: cabaret-style at tables of eight, with free beer and wine!
Tickets available from any Whartone or online at www.wgastore.com/whartonesspring2007.html
Book your table online at webcafe.wharton.upenn.edu/eRoom/mba/wga/0_66c2e/
Seating: cabaret-style at tables of eight, with free beer and wine!
Tickets available from any Whartone or online at www.wgastore.com/whartonesspring2007.html
Book your table online at webcafe.wharton.upenn.edu/eRoom/mba/wga/0_66c2e/
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