THEATRE 216 (63580)

THEATRE PRACTICUM IV: PRODUCTION

FALL 2013

INSTRUCTORS:

Kathleen Donnelly

Donnelly@uwosh.edu

Office:  ACW 220

Phone: 424-7127

Mick Alderson

alderson@uwosh.edu

Office:  ACW 124

Phone: 424-7051

Objective:

The course is designed to provide the student majoring in Theatre the practical experience of working on a running crew in a supervisory capacity for realized productions.

Assignments:

The student is required to work on a backstage running crew for one of the departmental productions during the semester and hold the position of:  Assistant Stage Manager, crew supervisor or board operator. You will be required to be present at all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances and strike for that production. Practicum assignments may include working in the areas of: lighting, sound, projections, scenery, props, wardrobe, makeup or special effects.

SEE SCHEDULE ON FOLLOWING PAGE FOR ANTICIPATED PRODUCTION DATES.

Required Attire:

Appropriate attire is necessary when reporting to work on running crew. All backstage crew personnel are required to wear black pants, black long sleeve shirt and sneakers or work boots with no heel.  Crew members who will be flying scenery or moving set pieces may also be encouraged to wear work gloves.

Safety Regulations:

Please refer to the UWO Theatre Safety Rules and Regulations attached for additional information on appropriate safety rules and regulations.

Absences:

Any unexcused absence will result in your suspension from this class and the production crew.

Grading:

1.  Grade will take into account punctuality and adherence to work calls.

2.  Attitude and Initiative can and will make a difference in your grade.

Anticipated Schedule for Fall Productions:

The Underpants adapted by Steve Martin

Fredric March Theatre

Dry Technical Rehearsal: Saturday, September 21^st, 10:00am – 5:00pm

Dress/Tech Rehearsals: Sunday, September 22^nd, Noon call

Monday - Tuesday, September 23^rd – 24^7h, 5:30pm call, 7:30pm go

Performances: Wednesday – Saturday, September 25^h thru 28^th, 5:30pm call, 7:30pm go

Sunday, September 29^th, noon call, 2:00pm go (Strike follows)

Laramie Project by The Tetonic Theatre Company

Fredric March Theatre

Dry Technical Rehearsal:  Saturday, November 16th, 10:00am call

Dress/Tech Rehearsals: Sunday, November 17th, Noon call

Monday – Tuesday, November 18^th- 19^th, 5:30pm call, 7:30pm go

Performances:  Wednesday – Saturday, November 20^th thru 23^rd, 5:30pm call, 7:30pm go

Sunday, November 24^th, Noon call, 2:00pm go (Strike follows)

Strike:

All students who take participation Option A are required to attend a strike following the last performance of each production.  This will usually last approximately 2 hours.  Strike for: The Underpants will take place on September 29th at approximately 4:00pm. Strike for Laramie Project will take place on November 24th at approximately 4:00pm.