Production

Production work is a vital element of any Theatre education. Production allows the student the opportunity to put into practice the theory learned in the classroom. Our Mainstage productions offer numerous opportunities in Acting, Design, Construction, Management and Run-Crews. When ready, students are given assignments of greater responsibility. Studio productions offer additional student opportunities in Directing, Acting and Design.

Production work is open to all students, regardless of their major. Auditions are entirely open and we have had wonderful experiences collaborating with community members, alumni and guest artists. However, our primary goal is to give our students stimulating and creative experiences.

Mainstage Productions

Each year the Theatre Program produces 4 faculty or guest directed productions. These productions are specifically chosen to provide students with a variety of challenges and exposure to various theatrical styles and periods. These productions are selected by the faculty in the previous Spring and title suggestions are always welcomed for our discussions.

Mainstage Productions are generally produced in the University Theatre or in Studio Two. Open Auditions take place in the first week of each semester for ALL productions scheduled for that semester. On occasion, a Spring show may be cast before the end of the Fall semester. Audition information and requirements will be clearly posted in advance on the Theatre Callboard and perusal scripts are usually available for checkout in Theatre Hall 331. Callback and cast lists are also posted on the Callboard.

Mainstage Production Designs are faculty designed or supervised. Design opportunities in Scenery, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Hair and Make-Up are available to qualified students. Other positions open to students include Stage Management, crew heads, Dramaturg, Master Electrician, Technical Director, Paint Charge, Master Carpenter, Assistant Designer and Assistant Director. If you would like more information or are interested, simply make your interest known!

*GPA Policy: Students who participate in University Theatre Productions must have a 2.0 GPA (cumulative and previous semester). Any exceptions must have the approval of the Theatre Faculty. This does not include production assignments required for class work or Scene and Costume Shop Practicum. The first semester a student’s semester GPA falls below 2.0, they will be on Cautionary Standing and will be permitted 1 production assignment in that semester. If the semester GPA again falls below 2.0, the student will be considered on Probation and will not be permitted to have a production assignment. If at any time a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, they will immediately be on Probation.