Penguin Productions was established on the campus of Youngstown State University to create, promote, organize and produce student and community-oriented events. The committee consists of students who are looking to gain experience in the live entertainment industry and advisers who volunteer their time and ideas to provide the student population with special large-scale events. Penguin Productions has brought in national acts such as Augustana, Ludacris, Sugarland, Danity Kane, Josh Kelley, Ryan Cabrera, Matt Nathanson, Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls and Wiz Khalifa .
Penguin Productions is proud to present this year’s May Day 2012 artist Andy Grammer at the Rec 5 area next to Pete’s Place on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012. With a current YSU ID, students only can gain access to the show in the Rec 5 area
Andy Grammer emerged as one of the biggest success stories in the music business. He performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Live with Regis & Kelly. He has shared the stage with Taylor Swift and Colbie Caillat, and he was the first male pop star since 2003 (Jason Mraz) to reach the Top 5 at Adult Pop Radio on his first single, “Keep Your Head Up”, which is now a certified Gold Record quickly approaching Platinum. Get your tickets before it’s too late, because this show is sure to be a hit!
For more information visit the Penguin Productions page on Facebook page and also follow us on twitter @PenguinProduct1.
Get Involved!
Become A Student Member! Penguin Productions looks for students who: Demonstrate creativity, possess strong communication skills, have previous programming experience or the desire to learn about programming, are able to work with others, and want to have FUN!.
Why get involved? Penguin Productions Student Board members will: Play an active role in bringing major events on YSU campus, gain valuable experience in programming, budgeting, marketing, higher education and event management, meet new people, have the opportunity to work with a $50,000 budget, network throughout the YSU campus, share ideas, views and thoughts on how activity fees should be spent and acquire leadership skills.
Think you have what it takes to become a Penguin Productions board member? Penguin Productions is taking applications for the Spring 2012 Semester, and again in May for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. Applications will be available through the Department of Campus Recreation and Student Programming Administrative office in the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Driscoll at (330) 941-7249.
About Penguin Productions
Penguin Productions is an organization designed to create, promote, organize and produce YSU Student- and Community-oriented events and activities tailored to fulfill student identified needs and preferences. It consists of a group of Board Advisors from various departments throughout YSU and, at its core, highly-motivated Student Board Members who work with and through the Advisors in bringing events to completion. The Student Board Members gain invaluable real-world experience in the design and production process of major events as well as improving their networking skills and resume.
At its inception, Penguin Productions will be heavily responsible for research and the canvassing of YSU students to find out what events and/or activities the campus population is most interested in. They will then analyze those results and determine a timeline of events for the Spring ’07 semester. The organization is a great opportunity for students who want experience working with committees such as those they might encounter following graduation from YSU.
Past Events Include
Date
Event
Attendance Figures (Students)
10-7-2006
Battle of the Bands
300
04-05-2007
Ludacris
1,000
10-03-2007
Korn
600
10-27-2007
Puddle of Mudd w/Saliva
400
12-7-2007
Sugraland
400
02-09-2008
Student Basketball Tailgate
300
03-22-2008
RHA Spring Formal
150
05-01-2008
May Day 2008
400
08-28-2008
Welcome Week
900
09-20-2008
Student Tailgate Football
300
10-4-2008
Centennial Ball
110
03-28-2009
RHA Spring Formal 2009
120
04-30-2009
May Day 2009 w/ Ryan Cabrera, Josh Kelley, The Kin
900
04-29-2010
Third Eye Blind
2,500
04-12-2011
Goo Goo Dolls
1,200
09-01-2011
Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Tour
300
09-28-2011
Wiz Khalifa
1,200
2012 YoungstownStateUniversity
Please direct all questions or comments to: Joy Polkabla Byers at (330) 941-2242 or jlbyers@ysu.edu
