Adv. Rehearsal & Production

Requirements

The evaluation form that will be used to assess students’ performance in the courses is attached.  So is a schedule of the production season and theatre events.

The student’s responsibilities are as follows:

·         Complete the “Cast and Crew Questionnaire.”

·         Check the Theatre Callboard (the bulletin board outside the Green Room) for the crew list, which should be posted no later than the Monday following the first majors/minors meeting.

·         Contact your crew head and watch for crew work calls.

·         Complete 4-8 hours per week for each production.

·         Crew heads must post crew meetings and weekly work calls.

·         If you are assigned to a running crew, you must attend a full run-through of the play before the first technical rehearsal (scenery, lighting, props) or before the first dress rehearsal (costumes, makeup).

·         This fall we will NOT be holding traditional strikes.  Instead, students will be responsible for putting in two hours on the relevant crew during the week following the final performance.  In the case of Ghosts into A Christmas Carol, students are responsible for both the two strike hours and the new hours required for A Christmas Carol.  This is mandatory.  Failure to put these hours in will result in an “F” for that production.

·         Attendance at the Post-Production Evaluation is mandatory.  Work is not an excuse.  You will earn a grade of “F" for that production for failure to attend the evaluation, which will be held at 4:00 p.m. the first available Monday after strike.

·         Crew heads must complete and turn in evaluations of their crews by the time of the Post‑Production Evaluation.  Crew heads not meeting this deadline will receive a failing grade for that production.

·         Each student will receive a copy of the crew head’s evaluation.

·         On the first Monday after the first weekend of performances for the first production of the semester has ended, work begins on the next production.  Therefore, crew heads need to post meetings and work calls for the second production prior to the first day of rehearsal for the second production.

·         During the academic year – in the fall in most cases – theatre majors must receive special safety instruction and new theatre majors must pass the safety test as part of their Rehearsal and Production requirements. Procedures for accomplishing these requirements will be made clear at the majors/minors meeting.

·         Both men and women who are cast in MSU Theatre productions must purchase acceptable rehearsal shoes.

·         Acting and Teacher Certification BFA candidates are required to audition for all mainstage productions and to accept any role in which the candidate is cast.

·         Any questions or requests, such as requests for revisions of the crew lists, must be directed to the Professor of Record.

·         Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84^th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016.  Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law.  The MSU scene shop has been designated an area excluded from concealed carry due to the presence of explosive chemicals.  Students who serve on properties, lights, set and sound crews will be required to enter the scene shop and should be aware of this policy.  Additionally, participating in theatre classes often require students to wear fitted garments which may make concealed carry of a firearm difficult, if not impossible.  In addition, students are often required to leave their backpacks/purses and work with other students in scenes or rehearsals.  This required activity may also make concealment of a firearm difficult.  While concealed carry is not prohibited in any area other than the scene shop, students are reminded that intentional display of a firearm is a violation of university policies and may result in disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion from the program and the university.  Students should factor the above in their decision as to whether or not to conceal carry in theatre classes/rehearsals.