1. A student must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 to participate in the production program.
2. Students with a GPA below 2.0 will be put on Departmental probation. A probationary student will not be allowed to participate in any aspect of the production process and will be dropped from THEA 290, Theatre Practicum, if enrolled.
3. No student can be cast in two faculty productions in the same semester.
4. No student cast in a faculty show may be cast in a Footlights show in the same semester.
5. Once a student has been cast in a faculty show, he/she must obtain permission from the faculty director prior to accepting any other production commitment - acting or tech. See "Auditioning and Accepting Roles."
6. Students working on scenes in Directing I and Directing II may not use actors who have been cast in a faculty show or in a Footlights production if the two projects are rehearsing during the same time period. Requests must be made by the student directors (and not student actors) and exceptions can be made only by a faculty director or faculty advisor to a Footlights production.
7. Any production that is presented within the theatre building is considered a product of this department and is therefore subject to the same casting regulations as all other productions. If the student is on probation and suspended from the production program, that student may not do ANY production in this building. These rules apply all twelve months of the year.

All University Theatre productions are cast from scheduled auditions that are announced on the "AUDITION" section of the Callboard. To prepare for auditions for a production students should:

1. Bring to auditions an 8 x 10 photograph of themselves. These need not be professionally prepared. A blown up snap shot will suffice. These will not be returned.
2. Read the script for the production. Copies are on reserve at the Music/Dance Library Reserve Desk in the Dalton Center at least one month prior to auditions.
3. Consult the Audition Callboard for SPECIFIC audition procedures and requirements (i.e., auditions by appointment, details of song and/or dance audition requirements, etc.) and thoroughly prepare all required material.
4. Compile a personal calendar for the rehearsal and performance period of the production, noting any possible conflicts (i.e., evening classes, employment schedules, etc.).
5. Dress appropriately.

1. All Performance and Musical Theatre Performance majors are required to audition for department productions. Any request for a release from auditioning must be delivered, in writing, to the director of your respective program prior to the first day of auditions. Only students with permission will be released from auditioning.
2. Students who audition automatically agree to accept any role in which they are cast.
3. Any student who withdraws from a production, other than for health reasons, will not be permitted to audition for any production under the auspices of the University Theatre for one academic year.
4. If a performance emphasis student is not cast in the regular season auditions and wishes to audition for a show outside of the department, they must request permission from the head of the performance area. The performance faculty strongly encourages participation in any production, but hopes to ensure that the student is not missing any opportunities in the department. If a student does not seek permission, they will be placed on probation for one semester.

Rehearsals begin at the scheduled time. Actors are expected to arrive early in order to change clothes, warm-up, or make whatever preparations are necessary before the rehearsal starts.

The Stage Manager (SM) will be responsible for the operation of all rehearsals. In the absence of the director(s), this person will have complete authority. In the event of illness, absence or emergency, cast members are to notify the director or SM as soon as possible. Members of the cast cannot be excused from rehearsals without approval of the director.

Most rehearsals are closed to anyone outside the Department. Permission to attend a rehearsal can only be granted by the director involved. Unauthorized observers will be asked to leave. Lateness to rehearsal, absence from rehearsal without prior permission, disorderly behavior, or poor attitude will all be cause for dismissal from the production.

If you need to leave Kalamazoo temporarily for an emergency, be sure to leave a contact phone number with the Stage Manager.

NO SMOKING, DRINKING, OR EATING ON THE STAGE OR IN THE SEATING AREAS DURING REHEARSALS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BOTTLED WATER.

In addition to practicum assignment positions on prep crews in scenery construction and rigging, painting, properties, light rigging, sound, and costume construction are available on a volunteer basis in a highly flexible scheduling framework. To participate on these crews, a student should contact the appropriate supervisor.

Scene shop hours are from 1:00 to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, during the Fall and Winter semesters. Costume shop hours are from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, during the Fall and Winter semesters.

Depending on the show, various calls will be posted for tech and dress rehearsals. Cast and crew members are expected to consult the Callboard at least once daily for makeup and crew calls.

If you are unable to obtain certain items please purchase something similar and keep your tags and receipts. Our costumer will evaluate items at the beginning of the semester.

MEN (Performance and Music Theatre Performance)

1. Black Tie Shoes: The shoes need to have a low profile sole that does not stick out far beyond the shoe, they need to be able to pass as shoes that could be worn by men from the 1900 to 1960’s. No thick rubber soles please.
   Examples:
   Capezio Standard Oxford Ballroom Shoe - BR02, available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3775/.f?sc=11&category=28836
   
   Stafford® Duncan Dress Shoe, available at:
   http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53327&CatID=53624&GrpTyp=
   PRD&ItemID=13e696d&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|53329|53419|
   53624
   
   Florsheim® Lexington Cap-toe, available at:
   http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53327&CatID=53624&GrpTyp=
   PRD&ItemID=1320916&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|53329|53419|
   53624
2. Black Dress Pants:
   The pants need to be plain front pants. They should sit at the waist, not at the hips.
   Examples:
   Towncraft® All-Season Flat-Front Trousers: available in Short, Regular and Big, washable
   http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53006&CatID=53036&GrpTyp=
   SIZ&ItemID=11ed877&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=53006|53009|53034|
   53036
   
   Dockers® Flat-Front Iron-Free Pants : available in Regular, Big and extra tall washable
   http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=49607&CatID=49607&
   Grptyp=SIZ&ItemId=1350cfa&cmRef=http://www.jcpenney.com/products/
   C010806.jsp
3. White Long Sleeve Dress Shirt: The shirt should fit so only 1 or 2 fingers can fit between the neck and collar and so the sleeves do not ride up when the elbow is bent, dress shirts are sized by a neck measurement and by measuring from the center back of the nape of the neck to the wrist with the arm bent a slightly more than 90 degrees. We suggest one that is wrinkle free.
   Example:
   Stafford® Wrinkle Free Broadcloth (in sizes Regular, Extra Tall Athletic and Big)
   available at:
   http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53006&CatID=53027&GrpTyp=
   SIZ&ItemID=134d6b6&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|53007|53022|
   53027
4. Black Tie
5. Black Turtleneck to wear on backstage crews
6. Black Socks
7. Black Dress Belt

WOMEN (Performance and Music Theatre Performance)

1. Black Character Shoe with Heel:
   Shoes should be regular or T strap with a 1 ½” to 2 ½” heel.
   Examples:
   Capezio Jr. Footlight 1 1/2in heel- 550 available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2985/.f?sc=11&category=28817
   
   Capezio Manhattan Character Shoe 2 ½” heel- 653 available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3458/.f?sc=11&category=28817
   
   Capezio Theatrical Footlight 2 ½” heel – 656 available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/shoes/tap-character/Capezio-Theatrical-
   Footlight-656
   
   Capezio Classic T Strap Ballroom Shoe 1 ½” heel- BR05 available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3802/.f?sc=11&category=28827
2. Long Black Rehearsal Skirt
   Examples:
   Eurotard Single Panel Circle Lyrical Skirt (37" Long)-EU13778
   One Size (24-38”waist) available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/dresses-skirts/skirts/Eurotard-Single-Panel-
   Circle-Lyrical-Skirt-37-Long-EU13778
   
   Eurotard Single Panel Circle Lyrical Skirt in Plus Sizes (40" Long) - EU13778P
   One Size (25-46”waist) available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/dresses-skirts/skirts/Eurotard-Single-Panel-
   Circle-Lyrical-Skirt-in-Plus-Sizes40-Long-EU13778P
3. Black Long Sleeve Leotard:
   The Leotard should have a classic scoop neck in back and front.
   Examples:
   Bloch Basic Long Sleeve Leotard for Adults - L5409 available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/leotards/longsleeves/Bloch-Basic-Long-Sleeve-
   Leotard-for-Adults-L5409
   
   Body Wrappers Adult Long Sleeve Leotard - BW0209 available at:
   http://www.dancedistributors.com/leotards/longsleeves/Body-Wrappers-Adult-
   Long-Sleeve-Leotard-BW0209
   
   also available in plus sizes
4. Black Trousers: The pants should have waist high enough that if you bend down in them you cannot see the top of your underwear.
   Examples:
   east5th® Extended-Tab Pants (in Misses, Petites, Talls and Women's) available at:
   http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=51232&CatID=51232&Grptyp=
   SIZ&ItemId=144903d&cmRef=http://www.jcpenney.com/products/C56289.jsp
   
   east5th® Hollywood Waist Pant (in Misses, Petites, Talls, Women’s and Women’s petite) available at:
   http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=51232&CatID=51232&Grptyp=
   SIZ&ItemId=136dace&cmRef=http://www.jcpenney.com/products/C56289.jsp
5. Black Tights
6. Black Turtleneck to wear on backstage crews
7. Black socks

Design/Tech Men and Women

1. All black shoes
   Examples:
   Men’s Skechers® Everlast available at:
   http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53327&CatID=53423&GrpTyp=
   PRD&ItemID=13663d5&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=53327|53329|53423
   
   Men’s Wolverine® 6" Slip Resistant Boot available at:
   http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53327&CatID=53639&GrpTyp=
   STY&ItemID=132485f&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=53327|53329|53424|
   53639
   
   Woman’s Skechers® 'Aspire' Mesh Sneaker available at:
   http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53327&CatID=53496&GrpTyp=
   PRD&ItemID=1345fd9&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|53496
   
   Woman’s Keds® 'Champion' Leather Oxford available at:
   http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=53327&CatID=53496&GrpTyp=
   PRD&ItemID=137f3bb&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|53496
2. Black turtleneck shirt
3. Black pants
4. Black socks
5. Black Belt

The pants need to be cut with a high enough waist and the shirt need to be long enough that when the wearer bends down you cannot see any skin or undergarments. Black jeans, as long as they are not faded, are okay.

In addition to running crew blacks Design/Tech students should have old clothing to wear while painting.

1. Do not cut your hair, change its color, or in any way alter your physical appearance without the consent of your director and costume designer. This includes: having any bodily appendage pierced, starting to lift weights, or shaving an already existing beard.
2. Fittings, makeup sessions, photo calls, etc. will be scheduled through each show's stage manager. Always remember to report to the Costume Shop at your appointed time. Please remember that at least six people are planning their lives around your fitting time:
   • NEVER BE LATE. There are others scheduled after you.
   • There isn't an acceptable excuse for missing a fitting.
   • Underwear and deodorant are required attire for all dealings with the costume shop. We will not supply underwear and will not fit you if you are not wearing briefs. This will be treated as a missed fitting and your costume will be placed at the bottom of the priority list. We haven't time to reschedule fittings.
   • Fitting times are mandatory. There are serious repercussions if you fail to appear for a fitting.
3. All actors are required to provide their own makeup kit for each production. Any specialty makeup items will be supplied by the Department. Ben Nye Makeup Kits may be bought at the University Book Store. The makeup designer will meet with each cast member to discuss their makeup. First makeup will be on the second dress rehearsal. Buy your kits early. Do not wait until the last minute.
4. In addition to the basic kit, actors bring the following items to the first dress and plan to leave them through strike: Hair spray, bath towel, and face cloth. Please put your initials on these and they will be laundered.
   • Comb/Brush, Mascara (male/ female both, this cannot be shared).
   • Deodorant, Makeup remover: Noxema, Ponds cold cream, Abolene, Baby Wipes, etc.
   • Other items: Moisturizer, soap, astringent, cotton balls, Q-tips.
5. You may choose to bring a washable bathrobe or smock to use for makeup. We will launder these once a week. Do makeup first, put your costume on second.
6. You will be assigned a dressing area for each production. It is your responsibility to keep it clean and neat. We have cleaning supplies for touch-ups.
7. No eating in the dressing room or in costume. EVER. This includes opening night chocolate and candy. Food found in the dressing room will be confiscated. Drinks must be in a covered container and of a non-staining variety. No cola, coffee, or juice.
8. Smoking is not allowed in the dressing room. EVER. Smoking by Music Theatre Performance and Performance students will jeopardize their status as a major.
9. When in doubt, use common sense and courtesy. Please use stereo headphones, clothes hangers, the trash can, and "please" and "thank you." Avoid foul language and poor personal hygiene.
10. If you're still unsure stop by and ask.

The York Arena Series, created in 2001-02, consists of two faculty-directed productions, each at the beginning of the Fall and Spring Semesters utilizing the stack scenic units of the Arena and, normally, the basic black clothing specified for Performance and Music Theatre Performance majors.