GENERAL POLICIES 

All policies/procedures contained herein will be followed without exception. Your acknowledgment of receipt of this information will constitute a binding agreement between yourself and the department of theater. 

PROFESSIONALISM: 
All students are expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in all of their endeavors while attending FlU. We expect that all students are prompt, dedicated, and courteous at all times. We also expect that all students show their colleagues, staff members, and faculty members nothing less than the highest respect. 
No member of the FlU community shall be discriminated against based on age, race, or sexual orientation. 
All of the guidelines contained herein will be followed without exception. 
We expect that all persons respect the theater spaces and all 
items contained within them. 
Only under circumstances stipulated by the director should any cast or crewmember be in the house, lobby, or rotunda prior to or during a performance. 
Under no circumstances shall any member of the cast, crew or production team consume alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs prior to or during: rehearsal, performance, or mandatory call. 
This department practices non-traditional casting
The director and production manager have the right to remove any person from any position within the 
production should their behavior become disruptive. 

All persons shall use appropriate procedures for registering complaints rather than undermining the production with unethical behavior, gossip, or attitudes.

CALLBOARD: 
The departmental callboard is provided to allow students to remain informed about departmental productions that are currently in rehearsal or performance. All students should check the callboard at least once a day 
to insure that they are aware of any changes or information that may pertain to them All students are responsible for any information posted on the callboard. 
Emergency information should remain posted on the callboard at all times 
No item(s) shall be posted on the callboard by anyone other than stage management, directors, area supervisors, or their agents. 

REHEARSAL  

All persons called to a rehearsal should be prepared to begin on time. 
Any person who anticipates being late for or not attending a rehearsal must do the following: 
1. Call the stage manager, director, or production manager at least 3 hours before rehearsal. 
2. Leave a note in the director's mailbox -if no one can be reached by phone. 
3. Provide (and have documentation) an acceptable reason for tardiness or absence. 
Rehearsals shall be closed to non-production personnel, unless otherwise stipulated by the director. 

Breaks will be given at the discretion of the director. The suggested guideline for breaks is as follows: one 5 minute break after one hour of rehearsal time or one 10 minute break after 1 1/2 hours rehearsal time. 
Performers should have one day free from rehearsal per 7 - day week -exceptions may be made during the period of technical/dress rehearsal leading up to and through opening weekend, or in the case of an emergency. 
No rehearsals should continue past 11:00 PM -except in cases of an extreme emergency. 
Performers are entitled to request knee/elbow pads for any rehearsal that requires extensive floor work or stunt work. Rehearsal prop and rehearsal costume requests should be submitted to the stage manager. Distribution of these items remains at the discretion of lie production staff. All rehearsal areas shall be clean and safe. 
If you need to leave the rehearsal space please do so during a break or a stopping point in the rehearsal. The stage manager must be informed before you leave. 
All performers/crew members must touch base with the 
stage manager before leaving rehearsal for the evening. 
No performer/crew member may leave rehearsal before being dismissed by the stage manager 
Although a great effort is made to create and adhere to a 
rehearsal schedule, it may be necessary to modify call times and days. Except in the case of an emergency any
changes to the schedule will be made no later than the end of rehearsal prior to lie change. 
Rehearsals are to be free from sexual harassment, disrespect, unnecessary chatter, horseplay, or any other activity that may ultimately reduce the effective execution of the rehearsal. 
All pagers and cellular phones must be turned off or silenced during all rehearsals/performances. 
No personal phone calls should be made during rehearsals
Cancelled rehearsals due to inclement weather or other emergency situations will be communicated by telephone, and when possible posted on the callboard. 
Any safety concerns or injuries, no matter how minor, should be brought to the attention of the stage manager immediately.

TECHNICAL REHEARSALS/DRESS REHEARSALS: 
All personnel are expected to be on time and signed in for all technical rehearsal calls.

All performers and crewmembers should be "standing by" throughout any technical or dress rehearsal. It may be necessary to repeat a portion of a scene, change or skip a portion of a scene therefore all personnel should be ready for anything. 
If a cast/crew member needs to leave the stage for any reason (other than a costume change) she/he must inform the stage manager or assistant stage manager prior to doing so. 
The cast/crew may be asked to "hold" during a rehearsal. In this situation the cast/crew should freeze in place remaining quiet, attentive and still until asked to proceed with the scene. 
Every effort will be made to treat technical/dress rehearsals as actual performances (unless otherwise stipulated by the director). 
All backstage areas should remain quiet during technical/dress rehearsals. 
No persons shall leave any rehearsal prior to being released by stage management 
All persons should touch base with stage management prior to leaving rehearsal for the evening 
All persons are responsible for their own valuables. Neither stage management nor the production company is legally responsible for lost or stolen items. 
Rehearsals are to be free from sexual harassment, disrespect, unnecessary chatter, horseplay, or any other activity, which may ultimately reduce the effective execution of the rehearsal. 

Any safety concerns or injuries should be brought to the attention of the stage manager immediately. 

PERFORMANCES: 
All personnel are expected to be on time and signed in for all performance calls 
It is the policy of theater management to begin all performances on time. 
After the designated call time for any performance, members of the cast and crew must not leave the backstage area(s)

The stage manager should be informed as soon as possible of any situation, beyond a performer's/production team member's control that may prevent the show from beginning on time. 
All performers should check their props and costumes before every performance. If anything is missing or in disrepair, stage management should be informed immediately. 
All backstage areas should be quiet during performances. No cast or crewmember should be permitted on the actual 
playing area of the stage between 1/2 hour call and the top of the show. 
No cast or crewmember should "break proscenium" 
during the time the house is open or an audience is present. Personal phone calls may not be made during any 
performance -except in the case of emergency. 
All persons should touch base with stage management prior to leaving for the evening. 
All persons are responsible for their own valuables. Neither stage management nor the production company is legally responsible for lost or stolen items. 
Depending on the nature and needs of the production, performers may be called to rehearse or warm up prior to the performance. 
Performances are to be free from sexual harassment, disrespect, unnecessary chatter, horseplay, or any other 
activity, which may ultimately reduce the effective execution of the performance. 
Any safety concerns or injuries, no matter how small, should be brought to the attention of the stage manager immediately. 

STRIKE: 

All performers, production team members and prep crew personnel are required to attend strike for their particular performance.

Strike will typically follow the final performance. 
Meals will not be provided during strike and no one will be dismissed before the strike is complete. 
All strike participants are expected and required to dress appropriately. Adequate attire includes -but is not limited to sneakers or work boots, and comfortable jeans and shirt. Long hair should be worn pulled back and jewelry should be removed before the work call begins. 
All persons will sign in with stage management at the beginning of the strike call, and sign out with stage management after being released by the technical director. No one may leave strike prior to being dismissed by the technical director. No one will be released until strike has been completed. 
All strike assignments will be posted no later than two days prior to strike. 
Failure by any student to attend a required strike may result in a drop in grade and/ or ineligibility for scholarship. 

BACKSTAGE ACCESS: 
As safety and security are of the utmost concern only cast, crew, staff, and faculty may be in any of the backstage areas before, after, or during a performance. 
At the conclusion of the performance, friends and family may not gain access to backstage areas through any of the stage spaces. They must exit the building through the lobby. 
Report any unauthorized persons to stage management or an available faculty / staff member. 

DRESSING ROOMS/GREEN ROOM: 
The dressing rooms and green room will be kept clean at all times. 
Eating, drinking (other than water) and smoking are strictly prohibited in all dressing rooms. 
In no way should the dressing rooms/ green room be defaced or vandalized. This includes, but is not limited to; the unauthorized posting of any signs, the unauthorized use of decorative materials either permanent or temporary, and the use of adhesive materials on any surface. 
Only authorized production team members may be in either of these areas. 

HEADSET USAGE AND ETIQUETTE: 
The sound designer provides headsets for all productions and technical rehearsals- 
As the main purpose of these headsets is that of communication to insure the smooth running of the show 
they may not be used for personal conversation. Headsets are to remain free of offensive language, gossip, 
horseplay, and any conversations not directly related to the running of the show. 
No later than the beginning of the first technical rehearsal there shall be no less than; 1 headset stage left and stage right, and 1 head set for each board operator. 
No cast or crewmember shall be on headset unless assigned to by stage management or production management, unless in the case of extreme emergency. 

CONTACT INFORMATION: 
Contact information for all performers and production team members must be supplied to stage management by each individual. 
A deadline for said information will be posted on the callboard and must be adhered to. 
All contact information is to remain confidential within the production. 

All performers and production team members must inform stage management of any changes to their contact information as soon as possible. 
The public posting of any contact information is strictly prohibited. 

PRODUCTION MEETINGS AND POSTMORTEMS:
All members of the production team are required to attend all scheduled meetings. 
Any person whom is unable to attend a scheduled meeting must inform the production manger as soon as possible. 
The production manager or stage manager- will run these meetings 
All departments will be given an opportunity to raise issues or concerns and ask for clarifications as necessary- 
Issues that do not concern the entire team, or majority thereof, should be held until the end of the meeting or a time/ date should be set for further discussion. 
All meetings are to be free from negative attitudes and unethical behavior. 
Performers and crewmembers are welcome to attend these meetings with the understanding that these meetings are geared toward production elements. 
Minutes for all meetings will be recorded and distributed by stage management. These minutes are available for review, by anyone, in the production manager's office. 

PUBLICITY AND PROGRAM: 
All persons shall cooperate with the publicity office in the preparation of program, biographical, and other promotional materials and provide information as requested. 
Program information will be posted on the callboard with a clearly stated deadline date for corrections and changes that will be made and initialed by each person. 
All persons will work in conjunction with the publicity office in the presentation of special events or performances as required. 

Health and Safety for the Theatre
EVACUATION PROCEDURES: 
Evacuation procedures will be reviewed with all cast/ crewmembers during the first full technical rehearsal.

The continuous sounding of a fire alarm is the evacuation signal. The University's "Zero Tolerance Fire Alarm Response Program” requires that all building occupants respond to the sound of the alarm by immediately initiating evacuation procedures. 

SPECIAL EFFECTS: 
Live flame on stage requires a fire extinguisher in each wing. Each will be in the hand of an attendant with the pin pulled- 
Live flame also requires that any flammable items in the vicinity of the flame must be fire retardant or fire proofed. 
The use of chemical fog on stage requires that all cast and crewmembers are aware of its presence and polled to determine if they might have an adverse reaction to the fog. 
The use of a firearm on stage requires that all cast/ crewmembers as determined by the production manager receive proper training. 
Firearms may not be used by anyone other than the assigned cast/crew member(s) 
Pyrotechnics may only be used in the presence of a properly trained and licensed technician. 
 

Performances/Rehearsals under performance lighting conditions will not be permitted unless all backstage running lights are on and in working order. 
Use of technical gear during a performance or rehearsal by anyone other than the crewmember assigned to it will not be permitted. 
Only persons directly related to the show are permitted backstage during a performance. 
A flashlight will be kept on each of the prop tables during each performance or rehearsal under stage light conditions. 

Proper footgear must be worn at all times. Bare-feet, stocking feet, exposed toes, etc. are not permitted unless part of a costume. 

All cables will be carpeted or taped during performance conditions. 
Live flame on stage requires a fire extinguisher in each wing. Each will be in the hand of an attendant with the pin pulled. 

CATWALKS /BALCONY: 
Entry into the catwalks/balcony during a performance is forbidden. 
All instruments hung in the catwalks or on the balcony shall be safety cabled. 
All wrenches used in the catwalks/balcony must have a safety line to attach to the technicians using them. 
No loose objects shall be left in the catwalk/balcony area. No one shall work underneath anyone working in the catwalk 
area. 

FIY RAIL: 
Use of the fly rail by anyone other than the Technical Director, Scene Designer, Production Manager, or someone directly appointed by them is not permitted. 
All operators of the fly rail system will call out "Line is flying in (or out)" before batten moves in or out of the space. 
No one is permitted on the grid without permission of the Technical Director, Scene Designer, or Lighting Designer- 
All lines will be locked off when a flyman is not standing directly in front of it. 
All flown instruments shall be secured with safety cable. 
No persons other than the flymen, Technical Director, or Scene/Lighting Designer shall cross the fly rail safety line at any time. 
No props, costumes, or scenic elements may be stored behind the safety line. 

OTHER TIPS: 
Always get instructions before operating any power/hand tools or any equipment. Be sure you know what you are doing before you do it. 
Pay close attention to what you are doing. Do not operate any tools unless you are giving it your undivided attention. Watch your work area for potential hazards such as wood with protruding nails and potential fire and electrical hazards. Either correct the hazard or report it at once. 
Keep your workspace clean. If the space is clean, the possibility of any accident is significantly reduced. 
Know where the first-aid materials are kept. Report all accidents, however minor to the Stage Manager, Production Manager, or Area Supervisor. 
When working with materials that emit dust or fumes, make sure the work area is well ventilated and that you wear an appropriate mask. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PERFORMER: 
Always show respect for your colleagues and staff- 
Be on time for all rehearsals and all calls. This means that the performer is ready to begin rehearsal at the posted rehearsal time -not rushing in at the last minute and trying to get situated. . 
All performers must sign-in upon their arrival to rehearsal/ performance. 
Notify the stage manager, and/ or director immediately if you are ill or unavoidably detained and cannot reach the theater on time for any call.
Remember that even though "places" for each act will be called, you alone are responsible for all of your entrance cues. 
Take proper care of and make no changes in your costumes, props, or make-up. 
Eating, smoking and drinking (other than water) are prohibited while in costume. 
Maintain your performance as directed. 
Each performer is responsible for checking his/her properties and costumes before each rehearsal and performance. 
Each performer is responsible for reporting any damaged or missing prop(s) immediately. 
Appear at all curtain calls in complete and proper costume and make-up. 

Remember that eating and drinking (other than water) are strictly prohibited in all performance/ rehearsal spaces. Performers should be "off-book" for a scene within 48 hours of blocking the scene or in accordance with the director's guidelines. 
All performers are required to provide their own make-up, hair styling products and undergarments unless otherwise noted by the costume designer. 
Performers are responsible for reporting any costume repair/ replacement needs (on the forms provided in the dressing rooms) before leaving the theater at the conclusion of performance/ rehearsal. 
Performers should not wear perfume, cologne, or scented deodorant during performances or rehearsals as a cast mate may be allergic to the scent. 

STAGE MANAGEMENT/PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STAGE MANAGER: 
Always show respect for your colleagues and staff. 
Be aware of all evacuation procedures and safety guidelines. The stage manager is responsible for posting all calls 
including; rehearsals, performances, strike, photo-shoot(s), and postmortem. . 
Attend all meetings as assigned. 
He/She shall prepare and maintain the Prompt Book, which is defined as the accurate playing text and stage business, together with such cue sheets, plots, daily records, etc. as 
are necessary for the actual technical and artistic operation of the production. 
The stage manager shall work with the director and the heads of all other departments, during rehearsals and after opening, in order to guarantee the successful running of said rehearsals and performances.

Assume active responsibility for the form and discipline of rehearsal and performance, and be the executive instrument in the technical running of each performance. 
Insure that all doors are locked and lights turned off at the conclusion of all rehearsals/performances. 
All paper work and postings must be typed and easily read. Maintain the artistic intentions of the director after 
opening. 
Distribute all notes to cast, crew, and production team members throughout the production process as needed. 
Maintain discipline of performers and running crew in conjunction with the director. 

Insure that all calls are posted and any changes to those calls are posted prior to 24 hours of the change or at the conclusion of the previous rehearsal. 
Attend all production meetings and record/ distribute the minutes of each meeting. 
Rehearsal logs, production logs and production meeting logs must be turned in before 10:00 AM following each rehearsal, performance or meeting. 
Insure that all production staff and department faculty are aware of any changes in the production. 
Assure the safe keeping of all props and furniture. 
The stage manager shall assist in all production auditions. Stage Management staff is required to participate in all strike activities. 
Insure that prior to rehearsals/performance all necessary doors are unlocked and rooms in satisfactory condition. The stage manager will also be responsible for securing the building at the conclusion of each rehearsal/ performance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS: 
Always show respect for your colleagues and staff. Provide support for the stage manager as needed. Attend all required rehearsals and all performances. Complete all duties as assigned by the stage manager- Attend all meetings as assigned- 
Be aware of all evacuation and safety procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER: 
Assist the production manager throughout the pre/post production period. 
Adhere to practices that will maintain the integrity and security of the production. This includes the areas of safety and confidentiality. 
Attend rehearsals as deemed necessary by the production manager- 
When needed, act as the liaison between the production manager and other members of the production staff. 

Maintain and/ or generate paper work necessary to the successful completion of any assigned task. 
Be aware of all evacuation and safety procedures. 

PRODUCTION STAFF/DEPARTMENT HEADS: 

GENERAL GUIDELINES: 
Always show respect for your colleagues and staff. Work with the stage manger, director, and faculty to insure 
that all tasks are completed on time. If a deadline cannot be met it is your responsibility to make the director and stage manager aware of the situation immediately. 
Attend all production meetings, crew views, scene shift rehearsals and postmortems. 
All production staff is required to attend strike. (This includes all Prep. Crews, Running Crews and House Management)

Track all production assignment hours as stipulated by your 
area supervlsor. 
Be aware of all evacuation procedures. 
Assist in the adherence to all safety practices and procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DESIGNERS: 
All designers must adhere to any and all deadlines set forth by the director, production manager, and technical director. 
Designers are responsible for the timely and effective execution of their design- 
All designers should remain available after the show's opening for any necessary adjustments or repairs to their design- 
The designer should consult with the technical director, stage manager, production manager, and (where necessary) the director if any changes to an approved design are to be made. 
Designers should work in conjunction with the stage manager to insure the design is properly maintained and/ or executed during technical rehearsals and performances. 

Work in conjunction with the prop coordinator to insure that all set dressing is provided and/ or fabricated. Designers reserve the right to request a paper-tech and/ or dry-tech prior to technical rehearsals. 
Designers may be asked to assist in or oversee the training of crewmembers. 
Work with the technical director and production manager to insure that all safety guidelines are met and safety procedures are followed. 
 
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROP COORDINATOR: 
Pull/ acquire/ fabricate all necessary props in consultation with the director and designer- 
Assist in the pulling of all necessary rehearsal props in conjunction with the stage manager/ designer/ director. 
Work with the director/designer/stage manager to generate final prop lists and fulfill those prop needs. 
Inform the stage manager or designer immediately if there appear to be any problems finding a prop or set dressing. 
Insure that all rehearsal props are properly and neatly 
stored once they are replaced with performance props. .Adhere to all deadlines set by the director, designer and 
production manager- 
Work with the designer, director, stage manager, and production manager to coordinate running crew needs and scene shifts- 
Pull all "dead" props and rehearsal props prior to the first technical rehearsal. 
Assist the running crew with the set-up of all prop tables prior to the first technical rehearsal. 
Remain available once the show has opened to assist in the replacement/ replenishment of any props. 
Insure that all props are returned during strike. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOUSE MANAGER: 
Please arrive at the theater no later than 1 hour prior to curtain. This will give you time to insure that the lobby, sidewalk, and lobby are neat and clean. 

Please be sure to dress nicely (no jeans or t-shirts), be well groomed and always treat your colleagues and audience with respect. 
Check the condition of all patron seating and the audience area. 
Be sure that fire exits are not blocked and familiarize yourself with emergency evacuation procedures. 
Confer with stage manager/theater manager about late seating policies. 
Greet your ushers and orient them to the space, seating chart, and emergency procedures. As well as assigning usher posts. 

Be sure that no audience member enters the building with food or drink; or while smoking. 
Handle reservation and seating problems the best you are able or refer patrons to the box office or theater management. 
Watch for causes in audience delay, traffic jams, severe weather, parking problems, etc. -if you sense that any of these problems will cause the audience to be late, confer with stage management about holding the house. 
When the audience is seated and the show is about to 
begin, insure that all doors are closed and lobby lights are dimmed or out. 
Remain in the lobby after the production begins in order to seat late arrivals. 
During the production remain available to the patrons for emergencies and concerns. 
At intermission be sure to open the theater doors for patrons. 
Be available to direct patrons to restrooms and phones. Time the intermissions and signal the audience when it is time to return to the theater. 
Answer questions/ concerns of departing patrons and relay pertinent questions/ comments to the proper staff members. 
Coordinate with the stage manager and theater manager to insure the securing of the building at the end of each performance. 
Attend all meetings as assigned. 
Be aware of all evacuation procedures and safety practices. Complete and distribute performance logs not later than 10:00 AM following each performance. 
Work with the production manager to insure that all necessary notices are posted and remain posted throughout the duration of the production. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MASTER ELECTRICIAN: 
Assist the lighting designer in all lighting hangs, strikes, and design executions. 
Work to insure the proper maintenance and function of all lighting equipment-
Attend all focus and cueing sessions as deemed necessary by the lighting designer- 
Run and program the lighting board as necessary- 
Assist in the training of light board operators as necessary- Assist designer’s and/ or technical director with any wiring 
that the production requires. 
Insure that all equipment is returned to its proper storage place at the conclusion of strike. 
Maintain a safe and clean work environment during all phases of production. . 
Assure adherence to all safety practices. 

RUNNING CREW:

GENERAL GUIDELINES: 
Always show respect for your colleagues and staff. All running crewmembers are required to attend crew 
view, scene shift rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances. 
Running crewmembers must be on time for all calls. 

No member of the running crew may leave a rehearsal or performance before being released by stage management. 
Appropriate work clothing should be worn for all rehearsals. Black clothing must be worn for all performances and for final dress rehearsal. This means a long-sleeved black shirt (without large logos), long black pants, and solid black sneakers or work boots. 

Remember that the stage manager runs the performance. If you are on headset for a production you should not 
speak unless replying to: the stage manager, a call from the stage manager, or if there is an emergency. 

All members of the running crew must be in position and on headset no later than 15 minutes prior to curtain. 
Any and all presets must be completed and checked before the house opens. 
No running crewmembers should leave their position or the stage for any reason during a performance or technical rehearsal. 
Stage management, in conjunction with the faculty production manager and staff technical director, will assign specific run crew duties for each production. 
Adhere to all safety practices and procedures set forth by the technical director, production manager; and/ or stage manager. 
All running crew members should carry, on their person, at all times a flashlight and any tools deemed necessary by the staff technical director or faculty production manager. 
All persons should maintain order and cleanliness in their work areas at all times.  
No member of the running crew shall change any preset position without the prior approval of stage management. Report any unsafe conditions to stage management immediately. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COSTUME RUNNING CREW: 
Your call time is the same as the cast, however you will meet in the costume shop. 
All crewmembers must sign in on the callboard upon their arrival. No person may leave the theater after signing in - unless given approval to do so by stage management 
Before costumes are preset in the dressing rooms, insure that everything is clean, properly pressed, (less the costume is specifically designed to be dirty, distressed, or wrinkled) and hanging neatly from the rolling racks (costumes should be hanging right of the name tags)- 
Insure the preset of the backstage/ dressing room sewing kit(s). It should be properly stocked (pins of various sizes, sewing needles, thread of various colors, buttons, etc.). 
Carry, on your person, safety pins. This will allow you to easily take care of emergencies. 
All costume items must arrive in the dressing rooms no later than 1 hour prior to curtain- 
Upon notification (by an actor) of missing costume items 
an immediate and thorough search for said item should be made. 
The costume crew should handle costume emergencies. The Costumer should handle only major repairs. 
After the conclusion of each rehearsal/ performance all costume problem lists should be returned to the shop along with the costume(s) needing repaired- 
The crew will provide an empty basket for the actors to place dirty laundry in. Insure that items are not hanging from the basket edges and return the items to the shop for cleaning- 
The crew should be familiar with any quick changes -and rehearse them with the actor(s) if necessary- 
Insure that full costume plots are posted in the dressing rooms prior to the first dress rehearsal- 
Assist the actors with dressing and insure that the actor is properly dressed before s/he goes on stage. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROP RUNNING CREW: 
Your call time is the same as the cast. 
All crewmembers must sign in on the callboard upon their arrival. No person may leave the theater after signing in - unless given approval to do so by stage management. 
Insure that all props are properly placed on stage and on the prop tables prior to 1-hour call. 
Immediately report any missing/ damaged props to stage management 
Insure that all food items are fresh and in good condition. .Insure that all glasses, plates, silverware, ashtrays, etc. are 
clean, dry, and sanitary before preset and prior to storing (at the conclusion of rehearsal/performance and strike.) 
Double check all presets prior to 1 hour call. 
Insure that all doors are properly bumpered prior to 112 hour call. 
Assist actors with the handling of cumbersome/ awkward props in the wings for both entrances and exits- 
Do not leave the stage for any reason (other than assigned). In the case of emergency, stage management may release you. 
Do not change any preset positions without first speaking to stage management. 
Insure that all props are stored and checked in at the conclusion of all rehearsals/performances. 
Under no circumstances should any props be struck prior to the end of each performance/ rehearsal- 
Insure that all props remain in safe and good repair. Take all cues in accordance with the stage manager's calls. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DECK RUNNING CREW: 
Your call time is the same as the cast. 
All crewmembers must sign in on the callboard upon their arrival. No person may leave the theater after signing in - unless given approval to do so by stage management. 
All presets should be completed no later than 1-hour call. 
The stage floor must be cleaned (swept and/or mopped) prior to 1/2 hour call (house open). . 
All presets should be double checked prior to 1 hour call. Insure that all scenery / decking is in safe, working order. Keep all hallways and backstage are clear of scenery / debris (in accordance with the technical director's instructions) at all times. 
Do not strike any items prior to the end of performance/rehearsal unless instructed to do so by the technical director or stage manager. 
Inform stage management immediately if any scenery / decking is in disrepair or missing. 
All items must be struck and properly stored at the end of each performance/ rehearsal. 
Take all cues in accordance with the stage manager's calls. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLY RAIL CREW:
Your call time is the same as the cast. 
All crewmembers must sign in on the callboard upon their arrival. No person may leave the theater after signing in - unless given approval to do so by stage management. 
Do not bring/ take anything in/ out before insuring all flies are clear- 
When flying (in or out) scenic elements clearly and loudly call "Flying line set # -". Wait for a response from all persons on stage before moving the piece. (This practice applies to load-in/ out, preset and strike.) 
Insure that all breaks are secured at all times. (If a break is in disrepair manually twist and lock the line then inform stage management immediately)- 
Always use caution when flying pieces during a performance. Watch for actors and other crew members during the entire time you are flying the piece. 
Prior to flying any piece for the first time be sure that you know how the piece moves and how it is weighted. Slowly
fly it in and out to its trim marks and make any necessary notes on your fly rail cue sheet. 
At the conclusion ,of each performance/ rehearsal insure 
that each piece is flown to its high trim (storage position). All preset; must be completed and checked prior to 112 hour call. 
Take all cues in accordance with the stage manager's calls. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR: YOUR CALL TIME IS THE SAME AS THE CAST
All crewmembers must sign in on the callboard upon their arrival. No person may leave the theater after signing in - unless given approval to do so by stage management. 
Complete a lighting check in accordance with the designer's guidelines. This check should be completed no later than 1 hour call- 
Repair/replace any instruments that are not working properly if you have the proper training to do so. 
Inform stage management immediately if there are any problems.
Where necessary, conduct a cue light check prior to 1-hour call and make any necessary repairs. 
Take all cues in accordance with stage management calls. 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUND BOARD OPERATOR: YOUR CALL TIME IS THE SAME AS THE CAST 
All crewmembers must sign in on the callboard upon their arrival. No person may leave the theater after signing in - unless given approval to do so by stage management. 
Complete a sound check in accordance with the designer's guidelines. This check should be completed no later than 1 hour  after call. 
Repair/replace any speakers/mikes that are not working properly if you have the proper training to do so 
Insure that all headsets are set up and in proper working order prior to each performance. (All headsets must be struck and stored at the conclusion of each performance.) 
Inform stage management immediately if there are any problems. 
 

Production Assignment Procedures/Policies 

Take all cues in accordance with stage management calls. Where necessary, conduct a check of the video monitoring system no later than 1 hour call. 

All FlU theater majors are required to participate in a production assignment during each semester of their tenure at the university. As these assignments are an integral part of your training and our program requirements, all students are expected to complete their assignments to the best of their abilities and understand that these assignments are to be approached with the same respect and commitment given to their other courses. 

GENERAL POLICIES /PROCEDURES: 
All students who are not enrolled in a Tech Lab will be required to complete no less than 30 hours in a production assignment either by registering for production participation or as required by specific classes- 
All students who are enrolled in a Tech Lab will be required to complete no less than 60 hours to pass the course. 
Production Participation Assignments will be made during the second week of classes. All assignments will be posted on the departmental callboard. Each student is responsible for knowing what his/her assignment is. Tech lab students may be assigned to a specific production position as part of their 60 hour requirement.

Satisfactory completion of production assignments will be determined not only by the completion of the required hours, but also by the quality of work, attitude, demonstration of responsibility, and task completion- 
Students must complete a work agreement within the 
second week of class acknowledging their assignment and arranging their work hours where applicable. 
All work agreements must be turned in to the Faculty Production Manager by the end of the second week of classes. 
All students will be held responsible for their production assignment. If proper paper work and/ or hours are not completed the student will receive a failing grade for their assignment and be required to repeat it in order to graduate. Failure to satisfactorily complete production assignments may result in the student's ineligibility for scholarships. Production hours may be granted for working on a senior project, however these hours may not exceed 10 during any one semester. 

ATTENDANCE POLICIES: 
One un-excused absence = student must make-up any missed hours. 
For every un-excused absence thereafter any missed hours are doubled and must be made up. 
With a third un-excused absence the student's grade will be lowered one letter grade. And the doubled hours win need to be made up. 
If a student is late for their arranged hours more than 2 times, that student will be required to complete double the time of hours missed- 
If a student is more than 45 minutes late they will be considered absent and no hours for that day will be 
received however, time commitment for said day must be met. 
Any student reporting for work (in any shop) wearing inappropriate attire will be asked to leave. This will count as an un-excused absence and hours must be made-up. (examples of inappropriate attire include; open-toe shoes, shoes with heels, skirts, shorts, etc.) 
Any student needing an excused absence must present, in person, a written request/justification to 
the Faculty Production Manager and Area Supervisor no later than 24 hours prior to his/her scheduled hours. Students may not be excused from any mandatory calls except in the case of extreme emergency. In the case of illness the student must 
present a Doctor’s note in order to receive an excused absence.

ASSIGNMENT DETERMINATION: 
All assignments will be made at the discretion of the Faculty and Staff. 
Every effort will be made to rotate students throughout as many different areas as possible. 
Assignments will be determined, in part, by the courses that are being taken by each student each semester. 
There are certain assignments, which may only be assigned to a student upon registration in or completion of specific course work. These assignments include, but are not limited to; stage/production management, properties coordinator, master electrician, master carpenter, and paint charge. 
Assignments may be altered only upon consultation with and written permission from the Faculty Production 
Manager in consultation with the appropriate faculty / staff department head. Alterations will only be made in the case of extreme circumstances. 
All requests for change of assignment must be submitted, in writing and in person to the Faculty Production Manager no later than the end of the second week of classes. All requests will be reviewed within 48 hours. 
 
 

AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT
.Students may be assigned to any of the following areas : Pre-Production 
.Property Prep Crew /Properties Coordinator .lighting Prep Crew /Master Electrician .Sound Prep Crew 
.Paint Crew /Paint Charge .Publicity /Marketing 
.Costume Construction 
.Scenery Construction/Master Carpenter .Production 
.Stage Management 
.Production Management 
.Running Crew (Set, Prop, Costume, Fly Rail) .Light Board Operation 
.Sound Board Operation .House Management Post Production Restoration Crew 

Prior to the use of DM150, the posting of any auditions, or the passing of information about any student project/production an approved and signed preliminary proposal form must be retained. 

Any infraction in relation to the following space use guidelines may result in the revocation of space use privileges and/ or the holding of a project grade at any time prior to or during performances. 

SCHEDULING OF SPACE USE: 
Any student requesting the use of DM 150 for rehearsals, technical rehearsal and/ or performance must file a space request form with the Faculty Theater Manager. (Space request form must be completed and all pertinent signatures obtained before submission.) 
Only after the student has received space approval from the Faculty Theater Manager may s/he schedule any rehearsals, technical rehearsal and/ or performance. 
A schedule of space use activities must then be submitted to the Faculty Theater Manager and Staff Technical Director. (Space will not be officially reserved until this step has been completed.) 
Space use is limited to two-hour blocks, with the exception of one 4-hour technical rehearsal block. A maximum of 20 rehearsal hours plus one 4 hour technical block (this rehearsal will be considered your tech and dress rehearsal) and one load-in block may be scheduled. 

FACULTY AND STAFF SUPPORT: 
Faculty and Staff members are available to provide support for student projects in the form of advice, and in specified instances, services. It is of the utmost importance that the student remembers everyone has his/her own priorities and that departmental productions take precedence over all other productions. 

SCENERY GUIDELINES: 
Students may use any scenic elements, which are part of the permanent stock in DM 150. If a production requires 
scenic elements beyond those available in DM 150 a formal written request must be presented to both the faculty scenic designer and the staff technical director a minimum of 20 working days prior to the performance date. Approval of all scenery is entirely at their discretion -in consultation with the rest of the faculty. 
If scenery for a production is being built off-campus a formal written request must also be presented a minimum of 20 working days prior to the performance date. No scenery may be brought into the space without prior approval. 
The scene shop and equipment may only be used with 
permission of the staff technical director. Use of the shop space must be scheduled and the schedule approved no 
later than 20 working days prior to performance. The shop and all shop tools may only be used during regular shop hours. 
Shop materials such as lumber, muslin, nails, screws, tape, glue, paint, etc. may not be used for student productions. The student is welcome to any materials destined for trash disposal only after approval is received from the staff technical director. 
Tools must be checked out through the staff technical director. All requests for tools must be submitted in writing no later than one week prior to the date of use. All items must be returned immediately after use. 
No painting may be done on the stock scenery, props or floor without specific advance permission from both the 
faculty scenic designer and staff technical director. The student must provide all paint and paint application materials. Appropriate measures must be taken to insure that no paint spills, drips, or over-sprays any area in which the paint is used. 
Approved sets may be loaded into the space one day prior to the production's technical rehearsal. All load-in 
schedules must be supplied, in writing, to the faculty theater manager no later than 20 working days prior to performance. 
All productions must be completely struck immediately following the performance. All items must be immediately returned to their proper storage. If access to the appropriate storage area is not possible on the evening of the strike, arrangements must be made to return the items between 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon the following working day. 
All painted/ altered scenery must be returned to its original state during the production's strike period. 
Any unauthorized items or use thereof will result in the revocation of these items and may result in the cancellation of any performance. 

PROPERTIES GUIDELINES: 
All requests for props must be submitted in writing to both the faculty scenic designer and the staff technical director no later than 20 working days prior to the performance date. Due to space limitations in DM 150 the use of large props and furniture (other than the stock in DM 150) may be denied- 
No stock property items -including furniture- may be used without expressed permission from both the faculty scenic designer and the staff technical director. 
If departmental prop/furniture items are to be used, an appointment must be made at least one week in advance to check them out of storage. The student is responsible for all props, which are checked-out. (This includes replacement of lost, stolen, or broken items). 
Arrangements for safe storage of all items must be made. 
All props must be removed during strike, unless advance permission has been given to remove them later. All props must be returned to their proper storage space. 
Any item brought in for a production and not removed during strike will be discarded or placed in the department's permanent stock. 
Any unauthorized items or use thereof will result in the revocation of these items and may result in the cancellation of any performance. 

LIGHTING AND SPECIAL EFFECTS GUIDELINES: 

.Any request for lighting equipment beyond that which is part of the permanent plot of DM 150 must be submitted in writing to both the faculty lighting designer and staff technical director no later than 20 working days prior to the performance. Approval of any additional lighting equipment is entirely at the discretion of the faculty lighting designer and staff technical director in consultation with the rest of the theater faculty. The maximum number of additional instruments for any production will be six. 
Load-in of additional lighting equipment will begin one day prior to technical rehearsal. Lighting equipment must be struck and returned immediately following the 
performance. All permanent plot instruments must be restored to their proper storage positions. 
All lighting equipment is to remain in proper working condition. If possible, any necessary repairs (such as loose wiring or burned out lamps) are to be made during load-in and/ or strike. The student must make arrangements with 
the faculty lighting designer regarding repairs that cannot be made during load-in and/ or strike. 
Cut color medium and used patterns may be borrowed at the discretion of the faculty lighting designer. All requests 
for color medium and/ or used patterns must be submitted in writing to the faculty lighting designer no later than" 28 days prior to performance. 
Special effects equipment will only be approved for use in special circumstances. The student will need to provide, in writing to the faculty lighting designer and staff technical director a formal request including a statement illustrating how the artistic integrity of the performance will be compromised without the usage of the special effect no later than 28 days prior to performance. The student must have prior experience in the proper set-up and use of the requested equipment. 
Under no circumstances will students receive permission to use pyrotechnics in their production.

A time must be scheduled with the faculty lighting designer at least one week prior to technical rehearsal in order for the student to receive proper training on the lighting control board. 
Any unauthorized items or use there of will result in the revocation of these items and may result in the cancellation of any performance. 

SOUND GUIDELINES: 
No later than 28 days prior to the performance date a formal written request must be presented to the faculty sound designer stating the productions sound requirements. This written request should include a recording list, source list and complete equipment list. 
Recording sessions, if necessary, must also be scheduled at this time. All recording for the production, must be completed no later than 1 week prior to the technical rehearsal-.
Students must provide all mediums onto which the sound will be recorded. 
The sound set-up in DM 150 is to remain unchanged unless prior approval from the faculty sound designer has been received.
A time must be scheduled with the faculty sound designer at least one week prior to technical rehearsal in order for the student to receive proper training on the sound system 
Headsets may be made available in certain circumstances. 1ney must be requested and checked out through the faculty sound designer no later than one week prior to technical rehearsal. Arrangements must be made to insure their safekeeping and good repair. 
All sound equipment must be returned to its proper storage place at the rime of strike. 
Any unauthorized items or use thereof wilI result in the revocation of these items and may result in the cancellation of any performance. 

COSTUME GUIDELINES: 
An appointment must be scheduled with the staff costumer immediately following production approval. At this time proper procedure will be discussed regarding the use of costume inventory. The student will also be advised on available stock. 
.Use of items is completely at the discretion of the staff costumer- upon consultation with the faculty costume designer- 
Items may be altered, but only with the costumer's approval and under her supervision. 
Costume inventory items must be checked out at least one week prior to the performance date. To accomplish this the 
student must schedule a time with the costumer. Absolutely no items will be released without a scheduled appointment. 
Costume inventory items must be signed in and out on the proper forms, available from the costumer. 
The student may use the costume shop facilities to construct or alter costumes only if the costumer's 
permission has been secured and shop rules are adhered to. 
Costume items from the inventory must be treated with care and respect. Unless permission has been obtained 
from the costumer to do otherwise, the costumes are to be returned to inventory in their original condition. 
At the time the costumes are checked out directions as to the cleaning and upkeep of all inventory costumes are to be received. It is the responsibility of the student to launder and/ or dry clean all inventory costumes. 

Laundering must be complete within 2 days of the production's closure. The costume shop facilities may be used for laundering only if advanced arrangement has been made. Required dry cleaning must be completed within 10 days of the performance. The cost of dry cleaning is the student's responsibility. All costumes must also be signed into the shop at these times.
Any accessories borrowed from the inventory are subject to the same rules as costume items. 

The costume inventory may not cover all production needs. The student is responsible for providing any costumes that cannot be found in the inventory. This will be at the student's own expense. 

STRIKE AND RETURN OF ALL ITEMS: 
As previously stated, all productions must be struck immediately following performance. Borrowed items must be returned to their proper storage at this same time. If access to storage facilities is not available at the time of strike, previous arrangements must be made for return on the following working morning. Any items not immediately returned must be nearly arranged in the backstage area of DM 150 until the time they are to be returned. Any items brought in from off-campus must be removed at the time of strike as well. The project faculty advisor will check to insure that the strike was completed and all items were nearly returned to their proper storage place. 

PRODUCTION MEETINGS: 
It is strongly recommended that all production staff meet on a regular basis to discuss the status of all areas of the production. A report of all production meetings should be turned into the project's faculty advisor, faculty production manager, faculty technical director, and all faculty designers. (A sample form is available from the faculty production manager. 
 

PUBLICITY AND PROGRAMS: 
The student must provide his/her own publicity and programs. The faculty publicist is available for consultation by appointment only. 
All costs incurred in the generation and/ or production of publicity and program materials are the responsibility of the student.

The faculty publicist must approve all publicity and program materials and layouts before they may be distributed and/ or displayed. 

ROYALTIES AND PERFORMANCE RIGHTS: 
All royalties' and/ or performance rights must be retained for all productions/projects. 
Written proof of all paid royalties and secured rights must be presented to the faculty business manager no later than two weeks prior to opening. 
No person(s) may produce without these rights/royalties