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Technical Production

Theatre Practice

Theatre Practice fulfills two functions:

  1. It provides theatre students with practical experiences in a variety of production and performance capacities.
  2. It provides the necessary staffing for the execution and performing of productions supported by the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Participation in Theatre Practice:

All Theatre majors must enroll in theatre practice for each semester of study in residence until graduation. Enrollment is handled through the individual's academic advisor.

Requirements for completing Theatre Practice:

Each Theatre Major is required to successfully complete Theatre Practice, in each semester they are in residence, up to a maximum of eight (8) credits. All minors must complete four (4) credits of Theatre Practice.

Theatre Practice assignments:

Theatre practice assignments are posted at the beginning of each semester on the departmental callboards. Other assignments (usually assigned to junior and seniors) are handled through advisement or by application.

Crew calls:

Crew calls are posted weekly and no later than 24 hours in advance on the departmental callboards.

Crew attendance:

The attendance policy will be discussed at the general theatre practice meeting at the beginning of each semester.

Dress:

Appropriate clothing for the health and safety of the individual student in the area is the responsibility of the student. Details are discussed at the first crew call.

Strike (load-out):

Strike commences the Monday following the final performance of a production and proceeds according to a prearranged production schedule. All production staff, performers and called crews are required to assist until released by the production manager.

Time Cards:

Each student is responsible for obtaining their Time Card from the Stage Manager or appropriate staff member and turning it in to the Departmental Office at the end of the semester.

End of the Year Strike

All theatre students are required to attend the last strike of the year regardless of whether they are involved in the last production. This departmental strike takes place over the space of two evenings: generally the Monday and Tuesday following the last performance of the last production of the year. All students are required to sign up for one of these two evenings. This is considered part of Theatre Practice.

Confused still? Ask questions of your advisor concerning procedures or policies.

Makeup:

Individuals cast in a production, with certain limited exceptions, are required to provide the necessary makeup and supplies for their roles. At the discretion of the artistic staff, specialized materials may be furnished by the production.

Use of Shop Space:

At the discretion of the shop supervisors, students may have the privilege of using shop space for private work providing there is no conflict with the classes, lab or crews. Use of space does not imply the private use of university controlled equipment. Materials and supplies in the shop are not for private use.

Rehearsal props, costumes and furniture:

Specialty items are available with permission of the production staff through the direct request of the class instructor.

Props, costumes and furniture for productions:

Items for department supported productions are available:

  1. with a director/designer approved prop list.
  2. only to the prop person or costumer for that production.
  3. with permission of the technical director (props and furniture) and the staff costumer (costumes, shoes and accessories).

All rehearsal and production items must be returned in condition acceptable to the technical staff during the scheduled strike of that production.

Borrowed props, furniture and costumes:

Items borrowed from organizations and individuals other than the Department of Theatre and Dance:

  1. are the financial responsibility of the producing organization.
  2. are to be returned in a condition acceptable to the lender.

All arrangements for the return of the item(s) must be made when borrowed.

Actor responsibilities with props and furniture:

Props:

  1. use props only for their intended purpose and only if you are told to use the prop.
  2. return props to their designated storage place after use.
  3. do not sit on prop furniture except during the course of a rehearsal or performance.
  4. if a prop breaks or malfunctions, notify both the props person and stage manager immediately.

Actor responsibility when using costumes:

When a costume is being used for either rehearsal or production, the following rules will be enforced by the stage manager and wardrobe staff:

  1. no smoking in costumes offstage.
  2. no eating or drinking in costume offstage with the exception of water.
  3. cleaning and repair of costumes are done by arrangement with wardrobe staff; actors are to comply with individual production rules.

Drafting Room/Computer Lab:

A drafting/drawing room and computer lab is available for BFA Production/Design students during normal operating hours of the Arts Center. The room is located in the basement adjacent to the design faculty offices. Please protect the working surface when painting or cutting.

Performance student needs:

These are clothing items that will be useful for rehearsals. Used clothing is adequate.

  1. character shoes
  2. neutral or dark dress shirt or blouse
  3. dark pants or skirt
  4. makeup kit
  5. rehearsal skirt/cape
  6. loose dance clothing or sweats for acting, movement and dance classes

Technical student needs:

  1. hard soled shoes for crew calls
  2. comfortable used clothing


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