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2009 SCHOOL OF THEATRE

UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK

Academic information and policies for BA and BFA degrees in the School of Theatre at Florida State University

"I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which

a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being."

Thornton Wilder

Produced by: Office of Academic and Student Services School of Theatre College of Visual Arts, Theatre & Dance The Florida State University

FOREWORD

The Florida State University School of Theatre is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Its degree requirements are in accordance with the latest published guidelines of that association and with the rules and regulations of Florida State University. It is the responsibility of each individual student to know the rules and regulations contained in the Florida State University General Bulletin and the applicable School of Theatre Undergraduate Handbook. The School of Theatre retains the right to refuse or terminate enrollment at any time if a student fails to maintain the standards of the program. The Undergraduate Handbook is a supplement to the FSU Bulletin, which is the authoritative source for academic requirements at FSU.

This handbook is available in alternate format upon request

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Bachelor of Arts Degree Program Objectives 1 Description of Curriculum 2

Academic Map 5 Academic/Program Requirements 7 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Admission Information 10 Retention Policies 11 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting Program Objectives 12 Description of Curriculum 12 Academic/Program Requirements 14 Academic Map 18 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre Program Objectives 20 Description of Curriculum 20 Academic Map 22 Academic/Program Requirements 24 School of Theatre Policies Callboards/Communication 26 Introduction to Theatre for Majors (THE2020) 26 All School Events (THE4990) 26 Production Guidelines 28 Retention 29 Probation 29 Academic Advising 30 Honors in the Major 31 Persons with Disabilities 31 First Day Attendance Policy 31 Performance Course Registration 31 Technical Class and Lab Requirements 32 Audition Information 32 London Theatre Experience 33 School of Theatre Library 34 School of Theatre Emergency Loans 34

BACHELOR OF ARTS

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Mission Statement for Bachelor of Arts Program The Bachelor of Arts program at Florida State University’s School of Theatre offers diversified and rigorous study that fosters knowledge of and respect for theatre as an art form. Building on a strong liberal arts foundation, the program develops expressive skills essential to success in theatre or related professions. The goals of the Bachelor of Arts Program are:

1) To explore the traditions and history that make theatre a vital expression of the human experience;

2) To build skills in creative expression, critical thinking, and communication;

3) To introduce students to the crafts of the profession; and

4) To provide a broad-based degree that prepares students for graduate study and lays a

foundation for future specialization. Total Hour Breakdown for BA in Theatre Liberal Studies 36 Non-Theatre Electives 24 (Includes Foreign Language) Theatre Core 36 (Required of ALL BA students) Potential Level Four Courses 24

(For those students seeking a double major, these hours may be used to complete courses towards your second major)

TOTAL 120

BA Curriculum Level One – All courses are required for BA students THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre for Majors 3 (meets oral communication competency) TPA 2000 Creative Design 3 TPA 2322 Technical Theatre Practices I 3 TPA 2323 Technical Theatre Practices II 3 TPP 2100 Performance I 2

TPP 2190L Rehearsal/Performance 1 THE 3213 World Theatre History I 3 THE 3214 World Theatre History II* 3 Level One Total Hours 21 Level Two** THE 4305 Play Analysis 3 Additional Level Two Course (Choose from listed options) 3 Level Two Hours 6 Level Three*** – Choose one course from two different groups A Page to Stage B Performance C Production Level Three Hours 6 Senior Seminar – Required for all BA students THE 4954 Culminations 3 Total Required Theatre Core Courses 36 *THE3214 satisfies a Theatre core requirement, a liberal studies humanities requirement, the literature requirement, and fulfills one of your Gordon Rule writing requirements. **For level details and course information, please refer to the following pages that outline the available courses that fulfill each of the level requirements. If you have further questions, please consult your academic advisor. *** Other School of Theatre courses can be used to meet Level Three requirements with advisor’s approval.

Level Details Level Two 6 Hours

Required: THE 4305 Play Analysis 3

Pick one of the following courses:

THE 4236 American Theatre History 3 THE 4433 Gender, Race and Performance 3

THE 4285 History of Architecture and Décor 3 THE 4260 Historic Costume 3 THE 4064 Disability & Representation 3

Level Three 6 Hours Select one course from two different groups: Group A Page to Stage THE 4923 Theatre Encounters Workshop+ 3 TPP 4310 Directing I+ 3 Group B Performance TPP 3103 Performance II 3 TPP 3265 Acting for the Camera 3 TPP 4244 Audition Techniques 3 TPP 4600 Fundamentals of Playwriting 3 Group C Production and Management THE 4260 Historic Costume 3 TPA 4400 Theatre Management 3 TPA 4601 Stage Management 3

TPA 3230 Costume I 3 TPA 3353 Lighting and Sound Tech 3 TPA XXXX Intermediate Stagecraft 3

+ Requires Additional Approval

Level Four These courses are available as electives. Students may choose to use these elective hours to focus in on a specific area in Theatre or may elect to use these hours towards their second major. Group A Page to Stage THE 4236 American Theatre History 3 THE 4244 Musical Theatre History I 3 THE 4245 Musical Theatre History II 3 THE 4285 History of Architecture & Décor 3 THE 4433 Gender, Race and Performance 3

THE 4064 Disability & Representation 3 Group B Performance TPP 4600 Fundamentals of Playwriting 3 TPP 4XXX Intermediate Playwriting+ 3 TPP 4310 Directing I+ 3 TPP 4311 Directing II+ 3 Special topics classes in performance Group C Production and Management

TPA XXXX Technical Production 3 TPA 4020 Lighting Design I 3

TPA 4040 Costume Design for the Stage 3 TPA 4060 Principles of Scene Design 3 TPA 4077 Scene Painting 3 TPA 4234 Costume Crafts + 3 + Requires Additional Approval

BA THEATRE ACADEMIC MAP

This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. To graduate on time, you need to make sure you have achieved or surpassed these milestones by the end of each term. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term and may use categories of courses such as LS History for a Liberal Studies History course. The Liberal Studies and elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area, literature, lab, Gordon Rule, and multicultural requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses.

Sample Schedule Milestones

Term 1 Hrs.

ENC1101 or higher English 3

LS Course (Social Science) 3

THE2020 3

TPA2322 3

TPA2000 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 15

TERM 1

Complete ENC1101

Must receive “S” in THE4990

Overall GPA=3.0

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 2 Hrs.

ENC1102 or other second English 3

LS Mathematics course 3

TPP2100 2

TPP2190L 1

TPA2323 3

LS course (History) 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 15

TERM 2

Complete ENC1102 or other second English

Complete LS Mathematics course

Overall GPA=3.0

Major GPA=3.0

Complete THE2020 with a B- or better

Complete TPA2322 & TPA2323

TERM 3 Hrs.


Natural Science course 3

THE3213 3

LS course or Level 3 course 3

Foreign Language 4

THE4990 0

Total hours 16

TERM 3

Overall GPA=3.0

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 4 Hrs.

LS Course 3

LS Science w/Lab 4

THE3214 3

Foreign Language 4

THE4990 0

Total hours 14

TERM 4

Complete LS Math or Statistics course

Overall GPA=3.0

Major GPA=3.0

Satisfy CLASTT

TERM 5 Hrs.

THE4305 3

Elective/2nd Major/Minor 3

Foreign Language 4

Humanities course 3


THE4990 0

Total hours 16

TERM 5

Overall GPA=3.0

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 6 Hrs.

Theatre Level 3 (Group A, B or C) 3



THE4236/THE4433/THE4285/ THE4260

3

CGS2060 (or computer literacy exam)

3

THE4990 0

Total hours 15

TERM 6 Overall GPA=3.0

Major GPA=3.0

Complete a Theatre Graduation Check

TERM 7 Hrs.

THE4954 3

Theatre Level 3 (Group A, B or C) 3




THE4990 0

Total hours 15

TERM 7

Overall GPA=3.0

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 8 Hrs.

Electives (Theatre/non-Theatre/2nd major/minor)

15

THE4990 0

Total hours 15

TERM 8

Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks

RETENTION STANDARDS 1) Grade Point Averages: 3.0 Overall GPA (this includes all college-level work post high school graduation) 3.0 Theatre GPA

2) Must earn a “C-” or better in all major courses. (Excludes THE2020 which requires a “B-” or better.) 3)Upper Division students who receive a second “U” in THE4990 will be dismissed from the School of Theatre. Lower Division students who receive a “U” in THE4990 will be dismissed from the School of Theatre. 4) Must remove any probationary status by the end of the next semester—regardless of the cause for the probation.

TECHNICAL CLASSES AND TECHNICAL LAB REQUIREMENTS BA Students are required to complete Technical Theatre Practices I (TPA2322) and Technical Theatre Practices II (TPA2323) during their first year as a Theatre major. Transfer students may receive a maximum of one class credit for comparable course work taken elsewhere. 1. Evening assignments should be expected in both Technical Theatre Practices I an II while

serving on run or usher crews. Such assignments could conflict with rehearsals and performances. Students are responsible for scheduling around their required lab assignment for a given semester.

2. Students are expected to read the callboard daily for any changes in lab assignments or

schedules. ACADEMIC STANDING BA students are required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0, maintain a GPA of 3.0 in required theatre courses for the major, and to achieve a minimum grade of “C-” in all BA Theatre requirements and prerequisites (exception to this is THE2020 which requires a “B-” or better). Theatre students who fail to meet any of these basic academic requirements will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent semester. (The one exception is for THE2020 that requires a “B-” or better. Students not achieving this academic requirement are dismissed from the School of Theatre.) During the probationary semester, students are required to bring their GPA back up to the specified requirement and to retake any courses in which they did not achieve the minimum requirement (THE2020 may not be repeated). Students who fail to achieve the minimum requirements at the end of the probationary semester will be dismissed from the School of Theatre. Students may retake any major requirement in which a grade was received below the minimum only once. Failure to achieve the minimum grade in a retaken

course will result in dismissal from the School of Theatre. Upper division students who receive a second “U” in THE4990 will be dismissed from the School of Theatre. Lower division students who receive a “U” in THE4990 will be dismissed from the School of Theatre.

NON-THEATRE ELECTIVES Twenty-four credit hours of the student’s course work must be taken outside of the major, in addition to liberal studies. Hours taken to satisfy the Bachelor of Arts foreign language requirement, the multicultural requirement, and the computer skills requirement (if not a part of either the major requirements or liberal studies) may be part of the twenty-four hours. The completion of a second major, minor or elective concentration may also be included in the twenty-four hours of credit.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT The University requires all recipients of a Bachelor of Arts degree to have completed the study of a classical or modern language through the 2200 or equivalent level. The requirement may be completed by fulfilling coursework in a language through the 2200 level (12 hours), by CLEP examination, or by certification from appropriate personnel in the Classical or Modern Language Department that the student has achieved the required proficiency. Students electing to complete the proficiency with coursework may take a maximum of two foreign language classes on an S/U basis.

All students with prior knowledge of German, French, or Spanish are required by the University to take a (no cost) placement test through the Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics. Students with college credit in these languages are exempt from the placement test. The test is designed to place students with prior knowledge of a language into the class for which they are best suited and to reduce repetition of material. Students who are studying a new language which they did not study in high school, and for which they have no other experience, are not required to take such a test but would enroll in the 1120 level of their language of interest. The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics also offers classes in Arabic, Chinese, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Russian.

ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic Advising is mandatory each semester in the School of Theatre. In order to assist students with their matriculation at Florida State University, the School of Theatre has an Academic Advisor and a Director of Student Services. The advisor assists incoming, freshmen and sophomore students with planning their schedules to complete the lower-division requirements. The Director of Student Services will assist upper division students. Students who do not meet with their Advisor will be blocked from registering for classes until they are advised. Students are encouraged to meet with faculty to discuss professional development matters and career objectives.

Students planning to double-major should seek advising from both the School of Theatre and from an advisor in their second major. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they are meeting all requirements for their second major.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Transfer students should not register for any theatre course at FSU that they have completed elsewhere until after a petition for acceptance of these courses has been reviewed. Transfer students should complete transfer coursework evaluations with the Director of Student Services as soon as possible. Transfers from non-Florida colleges must provide full course descriptions from previous institutions attended.

SUMMER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT You should refer to the Bulletin for complete information regarding this requirement.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN

ACTING AND MUSIC THEATRE

BFA DEGREE OBJECTIVES The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Music Theatre are professional degrees offering specialized education in certain selected theatre disciplines. Each program is intended to provide an understanding of theatre as a collective art and to provide intensive training in the special skills of theatrical expression required for the discipline. The BFA programs are designed as independent professional degrees, but they can also be used as the basis for further specialized work at the graduate level.

BFA ADMISSION INFORMATION All BFA program tracks are “limited access.” A student who wishes to enter one of the programs must have an acceptable overall grade-point average, supported by an up-to-date transcript, a School of Theatre application, a résumé, three letters of recommendation, an 8 x 10 photo, and participate in an audition. Inquiries about audition dates can be made after October 1. Auditions are usually held in December, January and February for admission the following fall. Freshmen wishing to be admitted to one of the BFA programs must have applied for admission to the University prior to auditioning, in order to meet the freshman admissions deadline. Students who audition must also meet the admissions standards set by the University.

BFA Acting Audition Material Performance of two audition monologues in which acceptable vocal, speech and

movement skills are demonstrated and in which the applicant displays talent and a potential for a professional career.

BFA Music Theatre Audition Material Performance of two sung musical selections (one uptempo and one ballad), a monologue,

and the participation in a dance class. The audition should demonstrate that the student has a strong potential for developing the skills and artistry necessary for a professional career.

BFA RETENTION 1. Admitted students must maintain an FSU cumulative grade point average of 2.5, maintain a

3.0 grade point average in their theatre requirements, and achieve a minimum grade of “C-” in all BFA requirements and prerequisites (exception to this is THE2020 which requires a “B-” or better). Students who fail to meet these basic academic requirements will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent semester. (The one exception is for THE2020 that requires a “B-” or better. Students not achieving this academic requirement are dismissed from the BFA Program.) During the probationary semester, students are required to bring their GPA back up to the specified requirement and to retake any courses in which they did not achieve the minimum requirement. Students who fail to achieve the academic and GPA requirements by the end of the probationary semester will be dismissed from the BFA Program.

2. Students must comply with BFA policies. 3. Students must attend all scheduled juries or reviews, and receive “passing” or “probational

passing” assessments from their respective committees. 4. Probational passing may result from the student’s failure to maintain the required grade-point

average or to perform at an expected level of achievement. Students receiving probational passing assessments have one semester in which to obtain good standing in the program. (Music Theatre students may be placed on probational status for an indefinite length of time. See the additional retention criteria for Music Theatre.)

5. Areas of the assessment for all tracks include: (a) progress in completing course

requirements, (b) academic achievement and progress, (c) student’s potential for successful completion of the program, (d) student’s potential for continuing in the field, (e) student’s general attitude as displayed in the ability to work with others.

6. Students dismissed from the BFA programs may be re-admitted only through re-application

after the student has been out of the program for at least two semesters. 7. Students who wish to take a temporary leave of absence must notify their track director and

the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Services beforehand. Students who are inactive or do not register for at least two consecutive semesters must reapply.

8. Auditions for the program are good for one (1) year only. 9. Students selected for a BFA program who choose not to enter the program must notify the

track director and the Office of Academic and Student Services. 10. Failure to meet retention criteria could result in appropriate consequences, according to the

decisions of the Performance Faculty and the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Services, with the most severe being expulsion.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ACTING

BFA IN ACTING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements FSU Liberal Studies & Graduation Requirements* ---------- 39 Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 39

*Please refer to your Bulletin for full information about liberal studies and university graduation requirements. You should complete your liberal studies English and math requirements during your freshman and sophomore year. You should pass or meet the exemption requirements for the CLAST examination by the end of your sophomore year.

Technical Theatre Introduction to Technical Theatre (TPA2201) --------------------------------------------------------- 3 Technical Theatre Lab

(TPA2291) ------------------------------------------------------ 1 Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Performance Acting Techniques I (TPP2110) -------------------------------- 6 Acting Techniques II (TPP2111) ------------------------------- 6 Acting Techniques III (TPP4112) ------------------------------ 3 Movement Techniques I (TPP3510)---------------------------- 3 Movement Techniques II (TPP3511)--------------------------- 3 Advanced Movement (TPP4512) or Stage Fight (TPP3531 or TPP3532)----------------------- 3 Voice Techniques I (TPP2710) --------------------------------- 3 Voice Techniques II (TPP3711) -------------------------------- 3 Voice Techniques III (TPP4712) ------------------------------- 3 Voice Techniques IV (TPP4713) ------------------------------- 3 Directing I (TPP4310)-------------------------------------------- 3 Performance Workshop (TPP4922) ---------------------------- 8 Theatre Rehearsal and Performance (TPP2190L) ------------ 2 Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 49 Other Core Theatre Requirements All School Events (THE4990 every Fall and Spring)-------- 0 Introduction to the School of Theatre (THE2020) ----------- 3 (meets oral communication competency) Stage Makeup (TPA2248) --------------------------------------- 2 World Theatre History I (THE3213) --------------------------- 3 World Theatre History II (THE3214)** ----------------------- 3 (included in Liberal Studies requirements)

Historic Costume (THE4260) ----------------------------------- 3 Play Analysis (THE4305)---------------------------------------- 3 Electives (Performance related)--------------------------------- 20 Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Degree Total ------------------------------------------------------ 126 credit hours Electives are theatre courses that the student and his/her advisor agree will best satisfy individual student needs. Electives may include special topic courses, theatre history, dance, music, voice, credit for acting in a production (TPP2191, 4192) and the repetition of acting classes (all acting classes may be taken three times for full credit each time). **THE3214 satisfies a Theatre core requirement, a liberal studies humanities requirement, the literature requirement, and fulfills one of your Gordon Rule writing requirements.

GOOD STANDING A primary objective must be to remain in “good standing” with the University and the School of Theatre. The status of “good standing” makes it possible to audition (after your first year) and to apply for School of Theatre loans, jobs, and scholarships. Here is a list of ways to insure “good standing”:

1. Maintain an appropriate GPA. 2. Register for and complete all Technical Theatre requirements. 3. Attend School of Theatre auditions and honor all callbacks. 4. Register for and complete required Gordon Rule courses (see your Bulletin). 5. Register for and complete the CLAST examination by the end of your sophomore year.

In fact, you are encouraged to do so during your first semester on campus. 6. Pass your juries (see section on juries). 7. Repay School of Theatre Patron Loans on time. 8. Be advised each semester by program head and register accordingly. 9. See your School of Theatre adviser each semester. 10. Abide by other BFA policies listed in this manual. 11. Register for and successfully complete THE4990 - All School Events every fall and

spring.

SUMMER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT You should refer to the Bulletin for complete information regarding this requirement. Be aware, however, that in the BFA Acting program you should complete this requirement before you begin the fall semester of your junior year. Subsequent summers should be spent working in summer theatre or attending advanced training workshops.

BFA PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP One of the essential experiences for the BFA Actor is the performance workshop (TPP4922), which must be taken for four semesters. The workshops meet four days per week and are usually conducted by two members of the Acting faculty.

TRANSFER STUDENTS Due to the performance class requirements, no transfer student should expect to graduate in fewer than three full years at FSU. As registration is unique to each transfer student, no guide for matriculation is offered. Transfers, working closely with their advisers, should attempt to complete liberal studies requirements, TPP3510, TPP3710, TPP2110, TPP2111, TPA2201, TPA2248, TPA2291, as quickly as possible, and then adapt their registration to the last four semesters of the guide. Transfers should not register for any theatre course at FSU that they have completed elsewhere until after a petition for acceptance of these courses has been reviewed. The one exception to this is for Acting I (TPP2110); all students must complete Acting I at FSU. Transfer students should complete transfer coursework evaluations with the Director of Student Services as soon as possible. Transfers from non-Florida colleges must provide full course descriptions from previous institutions attended.

JURIES Periodic performance-skills tests aid the performance faculty in assessing the development of BFA Acting students. The “juries,” as they are commonly called, play a key role in decisions regarding student retention or expulsion. The jury process is designed to point out strengths and weaknesses in movement, voice, process, and performance. The performance faculty takes the jury process very seriously, and students need to come into the jury fully prepared. Freshmen will meet with the voice and acting instructors at the end of their first semester and again at the end of the second semester to evaluate their progress and to provide the students with feedback on their work. Students who are not meeting expectations after the first semester will be so informed and may be placed on probation for the second semester. Students on probation, who do not show sufficient improvement during the probationary semester, will be dismissed from the BFA Acting Program.

Types of Juries Sophomore Jury: The sophomore jury consists of two contrasting monologues and contemporary scene work. The monologues will be seen by the entire performance faculty and other BFA students the Friday of the last week of class unless otherwise specified. The monologues will be an audition package with a formal introduction. The introduction should include a greeting, the student’s name, the character names, and the names of the plays from which the monologues are taken. The monologues should be appropriate to the student’s type and casting range. The monologues will be evaluated by the performance faculty in the areas of movement, voice, process, and performance. A more specific breakdown of each of these areas can be found on the BFA Evaluation Form, which can be obtained from the BFA Acting Track Director. The performance faculty will preview the monologues on a specified date during the semester in which the jury is

to be presented. Students must dress appropriately for an audition situation. Students are strongly encouraged to seek out individual members of the performance faculty for help following the preview. The contemporary scene work will be evaluated by the professor of the student’s acting course during the semester of the jury. The professor will complete a BFA Evaluation Form in the areas of movement, voice, and process. Students must sign up for an appointment to discuss the jury with the performance faculty during the week of final exams. Students will receive an assessment of pass, fail, or probation in the areas of movement, voice, process, and performance. Any students failing the entire jury will be asked to repeat the jury the next semester. Failing a repeated jury will result in dismissal from the BFA Acting Program. Evaluation forms from each member of the performance faculty will be kept in each student’s permanent file. Any questions about the jury process can be directed to the BFA Acting Track Director. Junior Jury: The junior jury consists of two contrasting classical monologues and classical scene work. The classical monologues will be presented as an audition package with a formal introduction. The performance faculty will preview the monologues on a specified date during the semester in which the jury is to be presented. The jury will be presented on the Friday of the last week of class. Each member of the performance faculty will evaluate the jury in the areas of movement, voice, process, and performance. As with the sophomore jury, students are strongly encouraged to seek out individual members of the performance faculty for help following the preview. Students must dress appropriately for an audition situation for both the preview and the jury. The classical scene work will be evaluated during the Shakespeare Acting III class for those students who will complete their junior jury in the fall. Those who will complete their jury in the spring will be evaluated in the BFA Workshop during the spring semester. The professor will complete a BFA Evaluation Form in the areas of movement, voice, process, and performance.

Students must sign up for an appointment to discuss the jury with the performance faculty during the week of final exams. Students will receive an assessment of pass, fail, or probation in the areas of movement, voice, process, and performance. Any students failing the entire jury will be asked to repeat the jury the next semester. Failing a repeated jury will result in dismissal from the BFA Acting Program. Evaluation forms from each member of the performance faculty will be kept in each student’s permanent file. Any questions about the jury process can be directed to the BFA Acting Track Director. Senior Jury: Seniors at the end of the fall semester will perform four audition monologues. The performance faculty will preview the monologues on a specified date during the semester in which the jury is to be presented. The jury will be presented on the last day of class. Each member of the performance faculty will evaluate the jury in the areas of movement, voice, process, and performance. Students must dress appropriately for an audition situation for both the preview and the jury. The senior jury will consist of two classical and two contemporary audition monologues. The BFA Workshop faculty will approve these monologues. Students will have a chance to work on their monologues during fall BFA Workshop. Students will receive an assessment of pass, fail, or probation in the areas of movement, voice, process, and performance. Any students failing the entire jury will be asked to repeat the jury the next semester. Failing a repeated jury will result in dismissal from the BFA Acting Program. Evaluation forms from each member of the performance faculty will be kept in each student’s permanent file. Any questions about the jury process can be directed to the BFA Acting Track Director. Exit Jury: The exit jury for the graduating senior requires the fulfillment of a Senior Project or the Showcase. Assessment Results Pass: The student proceeds to the next jury level.

Probational Pass: The student repeats the jury at the end of the next regular semester.

Fail: The student is dismissed from the program and must be accepted by another department in order to remain in the University. Dismissed students may reapply to the program after two semesters.

In the case of senior juries, assessments are Pass or Fail only.

AUDITIONING AND CASTING With the exception of first-year students, all BFA Acting students must audition at all School of Theatre General Auditions. Students who are not in good academic or performance standing may be denied permission to audition until they are in good standing.

Freshmen will not be allowed to audition their first year. They will perform in a BFA Acting Showcase in the spring semester.

There should be no negotiations between students and directors for casting in particular roles prior to or during the casting process.

BFA AUDITION POLICY Unless BFA Acting students receive express permission of the Performance Faculty, they may not audition for or agree to perform in or work on any production in the School or community that is not included in the School’s General Auditions. Permission must be requested in writing and submitted to the Performance Faculty via the BFA Acting Track Director.

During the summer sessions, students may accept performance opportunities without approval. When summer stock contracts extend through the first week of fall classes, students must notify the BFA track director, the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Services, and their fall instructors in writing during the spring semester, before leaving school for the summer, that they will be late returning to school.

Failure to abide by these stated audition policies will result in immediate expulsion from the BFA program.

BFA ACTING ACADEMIC MAP



TERM 1 Hrs.


THE2020 3

TPP2110 3

TPP2710 4

TPP3510 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 16

TERM 1

Complete ENC1101


Overall GPA=2.5

Complete THE2020 w/B- or better

TERM 2 Hrs.


TPP3711 3


TPA2248 2

TPP2110 3

TPA2291 1

TPA2201 or LS course 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 18

TERM 2



Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 3 Hrs.

Voice 3 3

TPP2111 3


LS Course 3

TPP3511 or TPP3531 3

THE3213 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 18

TERM 3

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 4 Hrs.

THE3214 3

TPP2111 3

TPP4713 3

TPP4922 2

TPA 2201 or LS Course 3

LS Course 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 17

TERM 4


Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

Satisfy CLAST

TERM 5 Hrs.

London Theatre Experience 12

Total hours 12

TERM 5

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 6 Hrs.

THE4305 3

LS Course 3

LS Course 3

Major Elective 3

TPP4922 2

TPP4512 or TPP3532 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 17

TERM 6

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

Complete a Theatre Graduation Check

TERM 7 Hrs.

THE4990 0

TPP4112 3

TPP4922 2

LS Course 3

LS Course 3

TPP2190L 2

Major Elective 2

Total hours 15

TERM 7

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 8 Hrs.

THE4260 3

TPP4922 2

TPP4310 3

TPA2248 2

Elective 3

CGS2060 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 16

TERM 8

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0


Must pass exit juries

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN MUSIC THEATRE

BFA IN MUSIC THEATRE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements FSU Liberal Studies & Graduation Requirements* ---------- 39 Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 39

* Please refer to your Bulletin for full information about liberal studies and university graduation requirements. You should complete your liberal studies English and math requirements during your freshman and sophomore year. You should pass or meet the exemption requirements for the CLAST examination before completing your sophomore year.

Program Core Requirements All School Events (THE4990) ---------------------------------- 0 Introduction to the School of Theatre (THE2020)------------ 3 (meets oral communication competency) World Theatre History II (THE3214)** ----------------------- 3 (included in Liberal Studies requirements) Music Theatre History I (THE4244) --------------------------- 3 Music Theatre History II (THE4245) -------------------------- 3 Play Analysis (THE4305)---------------------------------------- 3 Directing I (TPP4310)-------------------------------------------- 3 Voice Techniques for Music Theatre (THE4257) ------------ 3 Acting Techniques I (TPP2110) -------------------------------- 6 Acting Techniques II (TPP2111) ------------------------------- 6 Acting Techniques III (TPP4112) ------------------------------ 3 Movement Techniques I (TPP3510)---------------------------- 3 Movement Techniques II (TPP3511)--------------------------- 3 Advanced Movement (TPP4512) ------------------------------- 3 Music Theatre Workshop 4 semesters (TPP4923) ---------------------------------------- 8 Introduction to Technical Theatre (TPA2201) ------------------------------------------------------ 3 Technical Theatre Run Crew (TPA2291) --------------------- 1 Stage Make-up (TPA2248) -------------------------------------- 2 Vocal Coaching (MVV3532, 4542) ---------------------------- 2 Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 58 hours Core Competency Courses Private Voice, all semesters in residence (MVVxxxx)------- 16 (maximum) Keyboard or demonstrated proficiency (MVK1111)--------- 1 Dance until proficiency attained (DAAxxxx) ----------------- (variable) Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 33 minimum

Successful Completion of Additional Requirements Music Theory (MUT1111, 1112) ------------------------------- 6 Sightsinging (MUT1241, 1242)--------------------------------- 1-2 Total---------------------------------------------------------------- 7-8 Degree Total ------------------------------------------------------ 137-138 credit hours **THE3214 satisfies a Theatre core requirement, a liberal studies humanities requirement, the literature requirement, and fulfills one of your Gordon Rule writing requirements.

GOOD STANDING A primary objective must be to remain in “good standing” with the University and the School of Theatre. The status of “good standing” makes it possible to audition and to apply for School of Theatre loans, jobs, and scholarships. Here is a list of ways to insure “good standing”:

1. Maintain an appropriate GPA (see below). 2. Register for and complete all Technical Theatre requirements. 3. Attend School of Theatre auditions and honor all callbacks. 4. Register for and complete required Gordon Rule courses (see your Bulletin). 5. Register for and complete the CLAST examination by the end of your sophomore year.

In fact, you are encouraged to do so during your first semester on campus. 6. Repay School of Theatre Patron Loans on time. 7. Be advised each semester by your program head, and register accordingly. 8. See your School of Theatre adviser each semester. 9. Abide by other BFA policies listed in this manual. 10. Register for and successfully complete THE4990 - All School Events every fall and

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BFA MUSIC THEATRE ACADEMIC MAP



Term 1 Hrs.


THE2020 3

TPP2110 3

LS Mathematics Course 3

Private Voice 2

Dance Course 2

THE4990 0

Total hours 16

TERM 1

Complete ENC1101


Overall GPA=2.5

Complete THE2020 w/B- or better

TERM 2 Hrs.


TPP2110 3

TPA2201 or LS Course 3

TPP3510 3

TPA2248 2

Private Voice 2

Dance Course 2

THE4990 0

Total hours 18

TERM 2



Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 3 Hrs.

TPP3511 3

TPP2111 3

LS Mathematics Course 3

LS Course 3

Private Voice 2

TPA2291 1

Dance Course 2

Keyboard 1

THE4990 0

Total hours 18

TERM 3

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 4 Hrs.

THE3214 3

TPP2111 3

THE4257 3

Private Voice 2

TERM 4


Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

Satisfy CLAST

TPA2201 or LS Course 3

LS Course 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 17

TERM 5 Hrs.

THE4305 3

Theory & Sight-singing 3-4

TPP4923 2

LS Course 3

Private Voice 2

Dance Course 2

THE4990 0

Total hours15-16

TERM 5

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 6 Hrs.

Music Theatre History course 3

Theory & Sight-singing 4

TPP4923 2

Private Voice 2

Coaching 1

Dance Course 2

LS Course 3

THE4990 0

Total hours 17

TERM 6

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 7 Hrs.

TPP4310 3

TPP4112 3

TPP4923 2

Private Voice 2

Coaching 1

Dance Course 2

LS Courses 6

THE4990 0

Total hours 19

TERM 7

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0

TERM 8 Hrs.

Voice Techniques for Music Theatre 3

Music Theatre History II 3

TPP4923 2

Private Voice 2

CGS2060 (or computer literacy exam) 3

Dance Course 2

THE4990 0

Total hours 15

TERM 8

Overall GPA=2.5

Major GPA=3.0


Must pass exit juries

• First semester Theory and Sight-singing are 2 courses: Theory (MUT 1111, 3hrs) and Sight-singing (MUT 1241, 1hr). If a problem is identified early, BFA Music Theatre majors may be able to substitute the Fundamentals of Theory class for 3 credit hours towards the first semester, then register for the above Theory & Sightsinging classes their second semester.

• TPA2201: Introduction to Technical Theatre is offered every other spring semester. • Other substitutions must be discussed and cleared with the BFA Music Theatre program

head and the Office of Academic and Student Services. RETENTION REQUIRMENTS All students in the BFA Music Theatre program must demonstrate their progress in the areas of singing, acting and dance in a juried performance at the end of each spring, and in some cases, fall semesters. A committee of faculty from the Schools of Theatre, Music and the Department of Dance will assess each student and give one of the following ratings in each of the three areas: Approve, Probation, or Disapprove. Following the jury, each student will meet with the two program directors for a thorough assessment of the results. Students who receive an Approve in any area during the spring jury are exempt from a jury in that area in the fall. However, everyone juries in the spring, regardless of any Approve grades in that area. Students who receive an evaluation of Probation in any area must jury in those areas again at the end of the following semester. Probation status is very common, especially for the lower division students. It simply allows the committee to view the progress more often. There is no time limit to the Probation status except that students must be Approved (Pass) in all three areas in order to graduate. Students who receive a Disapprove in any area must jury in that area again at the end of the following semester. Failure to bring the work/grade up to a Probation or Approval rating will result in dismissal from the program. Seniors in good standing (Probation/Approval in all areas) may opt to perform in a Senior Project/Showcase in lieu of an exit jury. More specific information regarding this and other retention/jury/assessment criteria will be explained during the course of matriculation. 1. The acting section consists of one monologue no more than 2 minutes in length for the

freshmen and sophomores. Juniors and seniors should prepare 2 contrasting monologues with a combined length of no more than 4 minutes.

2. For singing, the student should prepare and list 9 musical selections (6 for students in the

lower-division), one of which is to be prepared entirely on the student’s own. The student will present one number of his/her choice and a second selection picked by the committee from the list

3. The dance jury is conducted as a class with all Music Theatre majors participating.

AUDITION POLICY BFA Music Theatre students are required to audition at all General Auditions, unless excused ahead of time by the Performance Faculty and the Associate Deans for Academic and Student Services. BFA Music Theatre students may not participate in off-campus productions on any level without prior permission from the Performance Faculty via the Program Head. There should be no negotiations between students and directors for casting in particular roles prior to or during the casting process.

SUMMER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT YOU SHOULD REFER TO THE BULLETIN FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT. BE AWARE, HOWEVER, THAT IN THE BFA MUSIC THEATRE PROGRAM YOU SHOULD COMPLETE THIS REQUIREMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE FALL SEMESTER OF YOUR JUNIOR YEAR.

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SCHOOL OF THEATRE POLICIES THEATRE CALLBOARDS Callboards are the “Nerve Center” for School of Theatre information. All School of Theatre students are required to check the callboards on a regular basis, whether or not they have a class scheduled in the Fine Arts Building for that semester. Announcements, events, and important information will be posted for students on the callboards. Students are responsible for all information posted on the callboards. Callboards are located in the main lobby of the Fine Arts Building and on the third floor next to the Office of Academic and Student Services.

COMMUNICATION All students MUST register for a free Internet email account through FSU. FSU webmail is the official form of contact between FSU and the student. The School of Theatre will only send e-mail to your official University email account. Students must check this account on a daily basis. Students are responsible for all information sent to this account. It is advised that you do not forward your FSU e-mail to another e-mail account. Important e-mails that are sent to all Theatre majors will often be bounced by a non-FSU server.

The School of Theatre also maintains an Intranet site that is accessible only through a student FSU e-mail account. The Intranet is regularly updated providing students with the latest announcements and information. Theatre students are required to keep their local contact information up to date with the university. Students can update their local address and phone number on-line through the FSU website.

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE FOR MAJORS (THE2020) All incoming students (new and transfer) must take Introduction to Theatre for Majors (THE2020, 3 hours) during their first year as a Theatre major. This course will provide students with concepts and skills necessary to succeed in the School of Theatre. This team-taught class is a basic introduction to theatre vocabulary, theatre specializations, undergraduate research writing, and oral presentations. School of Theatre faculty and visiting artists enhance lectures by providing practical, real-life experience about a career in the theatre. Students attend lecture two times a week and small recitation section once a week. A passing grade of “B-” must be achieved for retention in the School of Theatre undergraduate programs. This course is not repeatable. This course fulfills the University’s oral communication competency requirement.

ALL-SCHOOL EVENTS All School of Theatre students are required to register for THE4990 every fall and spring semester. THE4990 is a 0-credit, S/U-option (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) course designed to monitor students’ attendance and participation at All School Meetings, theatre productions, and other required events. Students are required to attend every All School Meeting, all School of Theatre Subscription productions and other School of Theatre sponsored events as designated by the administration. (The syllabus for

THE4990 will include information on required attendances.) Failure to attend the required number of events will result in a grade of “U” in THE4990. IMPORTANT: It is strongly advised that you do not wait until the final events of the semester to fulfill you attendance requirement for THE4990. Students who do not register for THE4990 will be considered having failed (“U”) the course one time. Upper division students who receive a second “U” in THE4990 will be dismissed from the School of Theatre. Lower division students who receive a “U” in THE4990 will be dismissed from the School of Theatre. Information regarding each student’s attendance is posted on a regular basis to the THE4990 Blackboard site. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor the grade book and provide a copy of the attendance verification form before the last day of the semester, in the even that attendance has been incorrectly reported. All-School Meetings All School Meetings are held periodically during fall and spring semesters on Thursdays at 4:00 pm in the Fallon Theatre. Such meetings are used to make important announcements, for discussions as a school on vital issues, and as an opportunity for students to meet with visiting scholars and professionals in the field. There will always be a meeting the first and last Thursdays of the fall and spring semester. A schedule of the remaining events will be handed out at that first meeting. Special meetings, however, may also be called during the semester at the discretion of the Director of the School of Theatre. Students must obtain a ticket online before the meeting begins for every All School Meeting. The tickets are scanned at the door of the event and attendance is recorded. No absences are permitted for these meetings. Save your tickets!! Design/Tech Exhibit The Design/Tech Exhibit is held during the spring semester. The exhibit showcases design and technical work created during the semester by graduate and undergraduate students. Plays Theatre majors normally attend plays on Theatre Nights, when admission is free. Students should obtain a ticket online and be sure that the ticket is scanned at the door for attendance to be recorded. In order for you to be recorded as present, the ticket MUST have been obtained in your name using your FSU e-mail account. Actors, designers, technical directors, assistant directors, and technicians who are in a production, on a running crew, or ushering are automatically signed in so long as their names are printed in the program. All other students, including those in production preparation crews, are required to attend Theatre Night or a regularly scheduled performance of the plays. The play attendance requirement is still in effect even if students do not attend on Theatre Nights. On other nights, students must buy a ticket and make sure it is scanned at the door. In order for a student to be recorded as present, the ticket MUST have been obtained in that student’s name using the FSU e-mail account.. Students who have not

attended Theatre Night, or on another night of the regular run of the show, are considered absent. Unless you are a member of the cast or run crew, attending a non-ticked rehearsal of the show will not be counted for attendance. Exceptions Under certain limited conditions, students may request an exception to the All School Meeting attendance policy for a given semester. Such exceptions are intended mainly for students with a serious illness, studying abroad, required major class conflicts or family emergencies. Exceptions must be requested at the beginning of each semester to the Director of Student Services. Students are required to register for the All School Events and attend all required productions, even if an exception is granted.

PRODUCTION GUIDELINES Each year, the School of Theatre presents productions in its Mainstage, Lab, Studio, and Annex theatres. These productions rely heavily upon students both on stage and behind the scenes. While these productions represent a chance for students to refine their craft, students participating in them also must carry a significant level of responsibility. In addition to carrying out assignments, everyone involved in productions is expected to adhere to rules and regulations. While the School of Theatre’s Production Handbook and Florida State University Student Handbook provide detailed applicable rules and regulations, certain regulations deserve presentation here:

1) Alcohol and illegal drugs are not allowed on campus. This includes the Green Room and all other School of Theatre facilities.

2) Courteous behavior is expected of everyone.

3) Everyone is expected to arrive on time and be ready to participate fully in

performances, rehearsals and/or work calls.

4) Any student deemed in violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be immediately removed from involvement in any and all productions in the semester the infraction occurred.

5) Students deemed to have violated the Florida State University Academic Honor

Code will be removed from production work immediately regardless of role or duties.

Failure to adhere to these policies and those outlined in the Production Handbook and the Florida State University Student Handbook can result in penalties ranging from banning from auditions or production work the next term up to and including expulsion from the University.

RETENTION BA students are required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0, maintain a GPA of 3.0 in all required theatre courses for the major, and to achieve a minimum grade of “C-” in all BA requirements and prerequisites. (Exception: THE2020 requires a “B-” or better.)

BFA Acting and Music Theatre students are required to maintain an overall GPA of 2.5, maintain a GPA of 3.0 in their theatre requirements, and achieve a minimum grade of “C-” in all BFA requirements and prerequisites. (Exception: THE2020 requires a “B-” or better.) Theatre students who fail to meet these basic academic requirements will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent semester. During the probationary semester, students are required to bring their GPA back up to the specified requirement and to retake any courses in which they did not achieve the minimum requirement. Students who fail to achieve the minimum requirements during the probationary semester will be dismissed from their School of Theatre program. Students may only retake a major requirement in which a grade was received below a minimum once. Failure to achieve a minimum grade on a retaken course will result in dismissal from the School of Theatre. (The one exception is for THE2020 that requires a “B-” or better. Students not achieving this academic requirement are dismissed from the School of Theatre.) The School of Theatre retains the right to refuse or terminate enrollment at any time if a student fails to maintain the standards of the program.

PROBATION A theatre student will be placed on probation within the School of Theatre for one semester for the following: 1. Failure to complete any required theatre course other than THE4990 and THE2020

with the minimum required grade. 2. Failure to maintain the required GPA. If a student is on probation within the School of Theatre, the following restrictions apply during that term: 1. The student may not participate in General Auditions, or receive any production

assignments as an actor, director, designer, stage manager or technician in any of the Mainstage, Lab, or Studio productions during that term. Students may still fulfill their required tech labs.

2. The student will not be allowed to participate in any special workshops, classes, or

projects given by visiting teachers or professionals. 3. The student will not be eligible for any School of Theatre scholarships or loans. 4. The student will not be allowed to participate in the London Theatre Experience.

Failure to remove probationary status after one semester will result in dismissal from the School of Theatre. Any student who has been dismissed from the School of Theatre will be ineligible to participate in General Auditions. This restriction will remain in force until the student has completed an undergraduate degree. In some instances, the production calendar dictates that casting occur in fall for a show to be presented in spring. Students cast in fall will be allowed to continue in a spring show even if they are placed on probation at the end of fall, however, they may not receive rehearsal/performance credit for the performance. Additionally, they must clear probation by the end of spring or be dismissed from the School of Theatre. This policy applies any time casting and performance span two different academic terms.

ACADEMIC ADVISING All students must be advised every fall and spring semester. Lower division students must meet with the Academic Advisor for the School of Theatre every semester for advising. Upper-division students must meet with the Director of Student Services for the School of Theatre every semester for advising. The Director meets with students by appointment and students may sign-up for an advising appointment in room 329 of the Fine Arts Building. Students who are not advised before their registration window opens will have a stop placed on their registration until they are advised. Registration may be reactivated only after formally meeting with an advisor. Transfer Credit For Major Requirements Students transferring from Florida community colleges or state universities may have their Theatre major courses transferred automatically. Only one Technical Theatre class may be transferred. Additional transfer credit may be requested by submitting a petition form obtained from the Office of Academic and Student Services in room 329 of the Fine Arts Building. Students transferring from private or out-of-state schools must complete a petition form and submit a syllabus or catalog description to request transfer credit. Substitutions Or Exceptions For Major Requirements Any substitutions or exceptions to major requirements must be approved in advance by submitting a petition form obtained from the Office of Academic and Student Services in room 329 of the Fine Arts Building. Students Planning to Double Major Students planning to double major should seek advising from both the School of Theatre and from an advisor in their second major. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they are meeting all requirements for their second major.

HONORS IN THE MAJOR The School of Theatre offers Honors in the Major to encourage talented students to undertake independent research. For requirements and other information, see the University Honors program and Honor Societies section of the General Bulletin, or inquire in the School of Theatre Office of Academic and Student Services.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The Florida State University and the School of Theatre adhere to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 0f 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in prohibiting discrimination against any qualified person with a physical or learning disability. Any student with a disability may voluntarily report the nature of the disability and identify needed special assistance to the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) located in room 108 of the Student Services Building. Students who believe they may be learning disabled should make every effort to be tested and certified as soon as possible. Students diagnosed with learning disabilities must see the Director of Student Services for appropriate course substitutions.

MANDATORY FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE Due to the demand for our classes, students who are absent on the first day of class will be automatically dropped from the roster unless they have made other arrangements beforehand with the instructor. Students on an official waiting list or those who are otherwise eligible may be added to fill the vacated spaces. Students should always double-check their courses on the last day of drop/add to confirm their course schedules. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COURSES IN WHICH THEY ARE REGISTERED!!! PERFORMANCE COURSE REGISTRATION Admission to some performance classes is by prior approval only. Students are required to sign up for the course(s) the preceding fall or spring semester and wait to see if they are approved. Sign up lists are usually posted three weeks prior to the official advising period; dates and times will be posted on the callboards. Final rosters and waiting lists are posted immediately before advising begins. Instructors and the Office of Academic and Student Services are authorized to drop students who attempt to register without prior approval.

AUDITION INFORMATION Casting for the Fallon Mainstage and Lab season and the non-subscription season typically occurs twice a year. These General Auditions are held at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Auditions are open to all FSU students and members of the community, except those students who are on probation, have been dismissed, or have overdue School of Theater loans. After each General Audition, callback lists are posted on the callboard located in the lobby of the Fine Arts Building. Cast lists are posted after callbacks are complete. Sign up sheets and instructions will be posted on the callboards three weeks prior to General Auditions.

Auditions consist of a monologue or monologues, which must not exceed a minute and a half (90 seconds) in length. If a musical is being cast, you may include up to 16 bars from a song (sung a capella) as part of your audition time. Unless otherwise instructed, you must check in with the audition desk in the Fine Arts Building lobby 30 minutes before your audition slot. You will be required to fill out an audition form listing any schedule conflicts, special skills, and previous roles you have had. After you check in, there is ample time for warming up unless auditions are running ahead of schedule. When your audition time is near, a member of the audition staff will escort you to the audition site, usually in the Fallon Theatre. Those who fail to appear after reserving an audition time are prohibited from participating in the next General Audition. Audition Guidelines – Recommendations 1. Be prepared. Know your audition selection. 2. Avoid overused materials. You might be remembered for the originality of your

selection. 3. Relax. Space will be provided for warm-ups. Use it. 4. Be on time with completed application form in hand. 5. Cooperate cheerfully with the audition staff. 6. Choose clothes that are simple and allow freedom of movement. 7. Choose a piece that reflects your casting type or potential. 8. Avoid audition material that depends on props. 9. Don’t look at the people you are auditioning for during the performance of your

selection. Find a focus point a little above their heads to represent your imaginary participant.

10. Time yourself. You may not exceed the 90-second limit. 11. If a musical is being cast, you may include up to 16 bars from a song (sung a capella)

as part of your audition time. Audition Guidelines – Cautions1. Be quiet while waiting to audition, and don’t disturb others who might be warming

up. 2. Never use a script during an audition. 3. Don’t describe the scene or provide exposition. 4. Don’t focus your audition at an imaginary character in an on-stage chair. 5. If you go blank, try to be charming. Don’t make excuses. 6. Don’t use a dialect unless it is specifically requested. 7. Hold the last dramatic moment just before dropping character and breaking out of

your scenic concentration. 8. Thank the people who auditioned you before you leave.

THE LONDON THEATRE EXPERIENCE The London Theatre Experience is a program of theatre studies in the heart of London for students to experience some of the finest theatre in the English-speaking world and to work directly with those professionals responsible for its excellence. It is a full-semester

curriculum involving theatre-going, backstage tours, meetings with leading theatre artists, and performance opportunities. A semester of academic credit may be earned. More information on this program is available at the International Programs Office in the University Center or in the Office of Academic and Student Services.

THE DEGEN RESOURCE CENTER The School of Theatre maintains a collection of plays, videos, records and books on theatre in room 202 of the Fine Arts Building. These materials are available for use by any theatre major during fall or spring semesters. Items may not be checked out or removed from the resource room, but may be photocopied.

EMERGENCY LOANS Students in a financial crisis may apply for a School of Theatre Emergency Loan. These are short-term loans of a limited amount for Theatre majors who are in good standing in the School and the University. Information on these loans is available in the Office of Academic and Student Services in room 329 of the Fine Arts Building. Overdue Loan Policy A student who holds an overdue Emergency Loan from the School of Theatre may not participate in General Auditions or receive any production assignments as an actor, director, designer, stage manager, or technician in any of the Fallon Mainstage, Lab, or Studio productions; participate in any other special programs; or be considered for School of Theatre Awards or Scholarships. Students may still fulfill their required tech labs.

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