TH-114, 214, 314, 414 - Theatre Lab: Musical
TH-115, 215, 315, 415 - Theatre Lab: Mainstage
Course Syllabus
Theatre Lab provides credit for work (e.g. acting, directing, designing, etc.) done as part of the main stage production season or other productions which are pre-approved. These credits count as off-campus credits or theatre electives towards totals needed for graduation in every major. Students may receive credit for involvement in a musical or straight play offered as part of the season. All students cast or assigned to a show are eligible to receive credit as long as they are not also using the same production to fulfill work for another course or departmental requirement, such as practicum or a design assignment.
You enroll in lab credits by registering with the production’s stage manager. The stage manager will turn in a list of all students wishing to receive credit to the departmental secretary no later than one week after the first rehearsal. You may receive 1 credit of lab for each main stage production assignment or role you receive. The courses are repeatable.
Freshmen should enroll in 114 or 115, sophomores in the 214 or 215, juniors in the 314 or 315, and seniors in the 414 or 415.
Directors or faculty advisors are responsible for assigning grades. You must complete the production in good standing—including completion of all strikes and work calls—to receive a passing grade. In addition you must return all rehearsal scores, borrowed rehearsal materials, or other supplies. If these items are not returned, in addition to failing the lab, you will be charged for the missing items.
To receive a C, you must:
- complete all production work by the assigned deadline
- attend all rehearsals for which you are called
- arrive on time for all rehearsals or meeti
If you miss a rehearsal, you will be replaced in the production. Tardiness will not be tolerated. Arriving late more than once will lower your final grade and a second late arrival may mean you are replaced. Being late more than three times will result in automatic dismissal from a production. Stage managers will keep track of attendance.
To receive an ‘A’ requires that the above expectations are met and that you:
- contribute to the overall artistic success of the production
- improve and achieve in your individual area of responsibility
- conduct yourself at all times as a professional
Some examples of things that will lower your grade:
- missing scheduled costume fitting
- late designs or drawings
- late memorization of lines
- talking during rehearsals
- bad mouthing a fellow cast or crew member’s work
- poor attitude
- breaking concentration or stealing focus during a rehearsal or show
- disrespect of other members of cast and/or crew
- disrespect of equipment, costumes, or supplies
- gossiping
- consumption of drugs or alcohol before or during rehearsals or shows