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MOSO Theatre

Student Handbook

2020-2021

Rev. July 2020

Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1

MSSU Theatre’s Organizational Vision Statement ........................................................................................................... 1

MSSU Theatre’s Organizational Mission Statement ......................................................................................................... 1

MSSU Theatre’s Values: ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Degrees Offered ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Certificates Offered............................................................................................................................................................... 2

Suggested Course of Study ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Organizations & Memberships ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Southern Players ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

Alpha Psi Omega ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

KCACTF ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

USITT................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

SETC .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

AAAE ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Advising & Enrolling ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Transfer Students .................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Student Help / Work Study Opportunities ......................................................................................................................... 6

Theatre Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Theatre Scholarship Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Production Participation Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 7

Production Probation ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Auditions ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Audition Requirements..................................................................................................................................................... 7

Casting opt-out .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Hardship Policy ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Department Show Attendance ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Casting Policies .................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Post-Mortem ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Outside Productions .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Jury Examinations .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Senior Projects .................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Academic Warning ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Mandatory Meetings ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Documenting your work ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Strike Policy ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Show Etiquette – as audience ............................................................................................................................................. 13

Professional Conduct .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination ....................................................................................................................... 14

Title IX Statement ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Theatre Building ............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Theatre Office .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Theatre Library .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

Scene Shop ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Costume Shop .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Box Office ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Bulletin Boards ................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Building Access ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Greenroom / Student Lounge......................................................................................................................................... 17

Lockers / Dressing Rooms .............................................................................................................................................. 17

Use of Theatre Facilities and Property.............................................................................................................................. 18

Theatre Safety Practices ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

Marketing and Media ............................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

Department of Theatre Program / Course Charges ........................................................................................................ 19

Faculty and Staff Directory ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Revisions to this Handbook ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Appendices ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Appendix A – Degree plans ............................................................................................................................................... 24

Course of Study – B.A / B.S. Performance .................................................................................................................. 24

Course of Study – B.A / B.S. Production ..................................................................................................................... 24

Course of Study – B.F.A. Performance ........................................................................................................................ 25

Course of Study – B.F.A. Production (coming soon) ...................................................................................................... 25

Appendix B – Spiva Library Held Theatre Periodicals .................................................................................................... 27

Appendix C – Student Planning Work Sheet ..................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix D – Performance Jury Form ............................................................................................................................. 29

Appendix E – Production Jury Form ................................................................................................................................ 30

Appendix F – Complete list of all Theatre Classes ........................................................................................................... 31

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Introduction This handbook is designed to acquaint theatre students with information specifically related to theatre studies.

The Theatre Department exists within the framework of Missouri Southern State University. Students in the

department are therefore subject to all regulations issued by the University. This handbook does not attempt to

replace the University Catalog nor the University’s Student Handbook, but rather seeks to highlight certain

sections of the them and to expand upon curricular and other related matters in the department. Normally,

students follow the University catalog of their entry year, and the Theatre Department Handbook should be

followed for departmental policies. Any substitutions, wavers, exemptions, or other adjustments regarding

requirements or policies must be requested in writing and must receive the written approval of the Chair of

Theatre.

All students enrolled in the theatre department are responsible for the information contained in this handbook.

MSSU Theatre’s Organizational Vision Statement Missouri Southern State University Theatre will be a leader in producing outstanding and groundbreaking work

and be the leading choice for students wanting to make a career in the arts.

MSSU Theatre’s Organizational Mission Statement Missouri Southern State University Theatre will develop pioneering and bold artists, technicians, and scholars

who are knowledgeable, responsible, and successful global citizens wanting to be the creative leaders of

tomorrow.

MSSU Theatre’s Values: Integrity:

The compass that guides every decision we make and every action we take.

Service:

Focusing on our students’ educations and community commitments first and foremost.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Our faculty, staff, and students will do everything we can to recognize diversities, achieve equity, and enable all

our faculty, staff, and students to be individuals who flourish. We will take a lead in safeguarding equity and

developing a culture that not only respects but also values and celebrates difference, because we know this will

unlock and foster talent, and is the right thing to do.

Respect:

Treat all people with dignity and value the individual and the collective power of teamwork.

Transparency:

Being honest, upfront, and visible about the actions we take.

Global Perspectives:

Understanding and awareness of the diverse ideas, values, and practices found in human societies throughout

the world.

Community:

All decisions made and/or actions taken should contribute to the artistic culture of our community and build a

relationship that continues to strengthen over time.

Responsibility and Accountability:

Understanding we have morally based obligations and duties to others and to larger ethical and moral codes,

standards and traditions, and the readiness to give an explanation or justification for our judgments, intentions,

and actions.

Broad-based Learning:

Promoting learning in different areas which enhance character, experience, training and skill.

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Degrees Offered Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Theatre

With a Concentration in: Theatre Performance (TH07)

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Theatre


Theatre Production (TH05)

Theater General (TH00) (phasing out)

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Theatre


Theatre Production (TH06)

Bachelor of Science in Education

With a Concentration in: Speech & Theatre (ES21)

Theatre Minor (TH80) 18 Credit Hours Total

Required Courses Credit Hours

TH 0110 Theatre Appreciation – 3 credits 3

TH 0101, 0201, 0301, 0401 Theatre Performance (1 credit each) 4

Or

TH 0121, 0221, Theatre Lab (2 credits each) 4

Choose from the following list for a total of 11 credits

TH 0141 Improvisational Acting 3

TH 0142 Theatre Technology 3

TH 0231 Speech for Stage I 3

TH 0232 Costume Technology 3

TH 0233 Stage Makeup 3

TH 0234 Introduction to Theatrical Design 3

TH 0235 Speech for Stage II 3

TH 0240 Stage Combat 3

TH 0241 Acting I 3

TH 0242 Theatre Movement I 3

TH 0442 Business of Acting 1

TH 0252 Introduction to Western Drama 3

TH 0320 Stage Lighting 3

TH 0331 History of the Theatre I 3

TH 0332 History of the Theatre II 3

TH 0334 Children's Theatre 3

TH 0341 Acting II 3

TH 0382 Sound Design 3

Certificates Offered Certificate in Arts Management and Leadership (TH95)

Certificate in Theatre Stage Technology (TH90)

Certificate in Theatrical Design (TH91)

Certificate in Costume Technology (TH92)

Coming soon

Certificate in Directing

Certificate in Movement

Certificate in Educational Theatre

Certificate in Theatre for Young Audiences

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Certificate in Arts Management and Leadership (TH95): 17-18 Credit Hours Core Course (3 Credit Hours)

TH 0460 – Principles of Arts Management and Administration

Th 0495 – Arts Management Exit Interview – 0 Credit Hours Business Core Courses (6 Credit Hours)

MGMT 0350 – Fundamentals of Organizational Management– 3 Credit hours

MRKT 0300 – Principles of Marketing – 3 Credit hours

Focus areas (8-9 Credit Hours)

Fine Art

ART 0491 – Internship in Art (Required) – 2 Credit hours

ART 0320 – Introduction to Gallery Studies (Required) – 3 Credit hours

Pick one elective from the following

ART 0251 – Art History, Pre-Historic Through Gothic – 3 Credit hours

ART 0252 – Art History, Renaissance through Nineteenth Century – 3 Credit hours

ART 0303 – Art History, 19th Century – 3 Credit hours


Music

MUS 0491 – Internship in Music Industry (Required) – 2 credit

MUS 0410 – Music Industry and Copyright (Required) – 2 Credit hours

Pick two electives from the following

MUS 0101 – Jazz Styles and Appreciation – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0106 – World Music – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0311 – History of Music I – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0312 – History of Music II – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0403 – Intro to Live and Recorded Sound – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0412 – Music Technology – 3 Credit hours

Theatre

TH 0491 – Internship in Theatre (Required) – 2 Credit

TH 0251 – Business of Theatre (Required) – 1 Credit

Pick two electives from the following

TH 0252 - Introduction to Western Drama – 3 Credit hours

TH 0331 – History of the Theatre I – 3 Credit hours

TH 0332 – History of the Theatre II – 3 Credit hours

TH 0298 - Topics in Theatre – 3 Credit hours

History

HIST 0202 – Intro to public History – 3 Credit hours

Pick one history elective from two of the following areas (total of 6 credit hours)

Art

ART 0251 – Art History, Pre-Historic Through Gothic – 3 Credit hours

ART 0252 – Art History, Renaissance through Nineteenth Century – 3 Credit hours



Music

MUS 0101 – Jazz Styles and Appreciation – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0106 – World Music – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0311 – History of Music I – 3 Credit hours

MUS 0312 – History of Music II – 3 Credit hours

Theatre

TH 0331 – History of the Theatre I – 3 Credit hours

TH 0332 – History of the Theatre II – 3 Credit hours

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Certificate in Theatre Stage Technology (TH90)

* Adv. Lab Practicum – Serve as Technician or stage manager for a Theatre Dept Production

Certificate in Theatrical Design (TH91)

Certificate in Costume Technology (TH92)

* Theatre Laboratory 4 semesters working in costume shop producing costumes for department productions

** Adv. Lab Practicum – serve as cutter/draper, milliner, tailor or complete a special project for a Theatre

department production

Suggested Course of Study

A suggested course of study can be found in Appendix A and in the University catalog. Each student should use

the catalog in print at the time you first enroll. If a student switches their degree or is enrolled at the time of a

catalog change, the student may switch to the new edition of the current catalog.


TH 0311 Stage Management 3

TH 0498 Scene Painting 3

TH 0121, 0221,

0321, 0322

Theatre Lab (4 semesters) 8

TH 0450 Advanced Lab Practicum* 3


TH 0234 Introduction to Theatrical Design 3

TH 0362 Stage Costume Design 3

TH 0320 Stage Lighting 3

TH 0441 Stage Design 3

TH 0450 Advanced Lab Practicum 3

TH 0232 Costume Technology 3

TH 0361 History of Costume 3

TH 0363 Costume History II 3

TH 0121, 0221,

0321, 0322

Theatre Lab (4 semesters) * 8

TH 0450 Advanced Lab Practicum** 3

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Organizations & Memberships MOSO Theatre supports two student-based organizations:

Southern Players - The student run theatre troupe of MOSO Theatre.

Alpha Psi Omega - Alpha Psi Omega (ΑΨΩ) is a National Theatre Honor Society for participants in collegiate

theatre, with the aim of encouraging dramatic production at every step in a person’s academic career.

MOSO Theatre Participates and is a member in the following organizations:

KCACTF

The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival is a national organization that provides "opportunities

for college and university theatre departments to showcase their best work and to receive outside

assessment. Through state, regional, and national festivals, KCACTF participants celebrate the creative

process; see one another's work, and share experiences and insights within the community of theatre artists.

KCACTF honors excellence of overall production and offers student artists individual recognition through

awards and scholarships in playwriting, acting, criticism, directing and design." (from the KCACTF Handbook,

2000). The past year we have entered two productions as Associate Productions in the Festival, which means

they are responded to by an outside evaluator; and members of the cast, crew and design staff are eligible for

awards. Soon we will be entering as a Participating Production, which means that two respondents evaluate the

work and it is eligible for performance at the Regional Festival. Our Regional Festival is held in January or

February each year. It is a five-day festival that includes the Irene Ryan acting competition, productions,

workshops in all aspects of theatre, design competitions and opportunities to take part in new play readings and

theatre criticism workshops. Any student may attend the festival. Involvement with KCACTF offers outside

evaluation of student work and increases students' critical judgment, self-evaluation, auditioning/interview skills

and sense of the community of theatre practice.

USITT

The United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT) is an association of design, production, and

technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. The mission of USITT is "to

actively promote the advancement of the knowledge and skills of its members by promoting projects, programs,

and symposia; disseminating information about aesthetic and technological developments; providing

opportunities for professional contacts and networking; producing the USITT Annual Conference & Stage

Expo; participating in the development of industry standards; promoting and sponsoring international alliances

and activities; advocating safe, efficient, and ethical practices; sponsoring exhibits of scenery, costumes,

lighting, sound, stage technology and architectural designs; recognizing excellence and significant contributions

in the performing arts and entertainment industry. " (from the USITT website www.usitt.org)

The annual conference is an opportunity for student designers and technicians to attend workshops and network

with theatre professionals.

SETC

Each year, the Southeastern Theatre Conference invites theatre lovers of all kinds — actors, singers, dancers,

designers, technicians, stage managers, directors, playwrights, teachers, students, professionals, academicians,

etc. — to gather together in celebration of the art of theatre. The annual SETC Convention brings over 5,000

members of our theatre community together for three and a half days of workshops, keynotes, performance

festivals, auditions, college recruiting, job interviews, and more. (from the SETC website www.setc.org)

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AAAE

Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) is a membership organization representing the world's

leading arts administration programs, all training and equipping students in arts leadership, management,

entrepreneurship, cultural policy, and more. Our network of faculty and their alumni are the cornerstones of

local arts communities across the globe. AAAE serves as a convener, a resource, and an advocate for formal

arts administration education. (from the AAAE website www.artsadministration.org)

Advising & Enrolling Each Theatre major is assigned a faculty advisor to assist with degree planning. Faculty members serve in an

advisory capacity, the student is ultimately responsible for all aspects of their University schedule and

planning. The Theatre Department encourages students to keep their advisor abreast of any changes in their

schedule and/or course of study. Students should consider the University catalog in print at the time they first

enrolled as their contract. The theatre faculty strongly encourages each student to prepare a four-year degree

plan upon your entrance into the program.

Theater education majors will also be assigned an advisor from the College of Education.

Transfer Students

Transfer students must meet with the Chair of Theatre prior to enrolling as a theatre major. The student’s prior

coursework is evaluated, and the student is informed as to which courses transfer and apply toward completion

of the theatre degree. Transfer students are required to submit an official transcript to both the Registrar’s Office

AND the Chair of Theatre for review. Additional documentation may also be required (i.e. catalog course

description, course syllabi, professors’ name and phone number).

Once the evaluation is complete, a student file is created, and the Registrar’s office is notified of courses

approved for transfer. A course of study will be outlined, and the student will then be assigned a faculty advisor

who will further assist with course registration. Theatre Education majors are also assigned an advisor from the

College of Education.

Student Help / Work Study Opportunities

The Theatre Department offers the following work-study and student employment opportunities.

Work hours and payment vary with each position.

• Theatre Librarian / Box-office Manager / Marketing Assistant

• Costume Shop Assistant

• Technical Assistant

Theatre Scholarships

In addition to academic scholarships and other financial awards available by direct application to the Financial

Aid Office, a limited number of theatre department scholarships are available to students.

Both theatre majors and non-majors are eligible for scholarships. An audition / portfolio review is required, and

the amount of the award is based on the performance level of the audition / portfolio review, the specific needs

of the department, and the student’s major or minor standing within the department.

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Theatre Scholarship Requirements

Theatre Majors must enroll and list their major code each semester. In addition, each semester theatre majors

must enroll in the theatre courses listed in the suggested order of study (Appendix A) for that semester and

complete each course with a minimum grade of a C. All recipients are required to participate in Juries.

Students on performance scholarship must register for TH 0101, 0102, 0201, 0202, 0301, 0302, 0401, 0402

Theatre Performance. Technical Students must register for TH 0121, 0122, 0221, 0222, 0321, 0322 Theatre

Lab. Consult your Faculty Advisor for more information. These classes insure that you are part of our

departmental scholarship, and provide accountability of your actions on scholarship.

If a scholarship recipient does not meet some of the requirements stated in the scholarship contract, the student

will be contacted stating this deficiency and the scholarship will be revoked unless arrangements with the Chair

of Theatre are made. If the Chair of Theatre, in conjunction with the theatre faculty, feels there is a strong

chance the student will succeed in the following semester, the scholarship will continue under a probationary

semester. Should the student not meet the required criteria for a second time, the scholarship will be revoked for

a period of one (1) semester. After which time the student may reapply for a scholarship. If the student fails to

meet any of the requirements following reinstatement, the scholarship will be permanently revoked.

Production Participation Requirements Department production participation is a necessary and key component of a student’s theatre career at MSSU.

There are many ways to get involved within the theatre department: performing, crew assignments, directing or

design assignments, or production work through a class or student employment. As a major, we expect that you

will be involved in Departmental productions and hope you will take pride in our Department’s collaborative

efforts. Furthermore, every theatre major and all pursing either the Musical Theatre degree or Acting minor are

required to audition for every Departmental production. All theatre majors, regardless of emphasis are expected

to volunteer when crew positions are available. Students should remember, however, that participation is a

privilege and not a right.

Production Probation At any time, the Faculty may determine that a student is denied the opportunity to participate in Department

productions. Additionally, students who are on University academic probation cannot be cast in any

Departmental production, advance directing project or studio showcase for the semester in which they are on

probation. (Auditioning is still necessary if required by your emphasis; the student will “opt out” of casting

however.) Students wishing to Direct, Assistant Direct, Design, Associate Design, Assistant Design, or Stage

Manage would also be subject to this policy (unless it is required for a class.) With faculty permission, students

on academic probation may be able to participate in crew assignments (incl. ASM) or ushering.

Auditions Audition Requirements

All Performance Majors and Minors are required to audition for every Departmental production, including the

student-directed One-Act festival. If a student is unable to attend auditions on the dates provided, the student

must make arrangements with the Chair of Theatre and director to re-schedule an audition. Failure to make

arrangements, or failure to audition can result in loss of scholarship and possible suspension from program.

• It is expected that if someone who auditioned is offered a role in a Department production, they must

accept that role.

• Those who are chosen to be the Stage Manager will be exempt from the audition requirement for that

production.

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Casting opt-out

If you are required to audition for Departmental productions and you know in advance you could not accept a

role, you may be able to opt-out of accepting a role. Auditioning is still required but you will not be cast.

Process for opt-out

• Interested students should fill out a Casting Opt-Out Request Form, available from the Theatre

Administrative Assistant

• Obtain Director approval to opt-out of being cast prior to auditioning.

• Obtain Chair approval to opt-out of being cast prior to auditioning. A copy of the signed opt-out form

will be retained for your file.

• Attend auditions as normal and submit a copy of the casting opt-out form instead of the regular audition

form.

• Appropriate reasons to opt-out may include work, academic (incl. academic probation) or family

commitments. Outside productions are not an acceptable reason.

• Failing to attend auditions or submitting the opt-out form without having gone through a prior approval

process does have consequences. It may affect future casting decisions; scholarship award decisions and

letters of recommendation students might request in the future.

Hardship Policy If you feel you have an extenuating circumstance precluding you from being cast or assigned a production

position, you are required to submit documentation to the Chair of Theatre at least 2 weeks before auditions for

Performance students, and prior to the last day of class in the fall for Production students for assignments for the

following academic year. If you believe you should be released from your obligations after casting and/or

assignments have been made, you must submit an appeal to the Chair of Theatre immediately upon discovering

your conflict. The Decision of the Chair of Theatre will be final.

It is expected that students present their cases honestly. If it is discovered that the student has misled or lied to

faculty in order to work around these policies, will result in immediate dismissal from the program as well as a

formal report being submitted to the Office of Student Conduct.

1. Financial hardship. If the student is claiming they cannot continue due to financial hardship the student

will present their case to the Chair of Theatre. If casting or production assignments have already taken

place, this must be done no later than 30 days prior to the first rehearsal or 30 days prior to the first

meeting or other obligation for non-cast positions. No exceptions will be made for financial hardship

presented after that time.

2. Health emergency. Student must show proof from a medical professional, but health issues will be

considered paramount. This can happen anytime during the process.

3. Family emergency. With evidence, short- or long-term excuses will be granted for family emergencies,

on a case-by-case basis. The student must provide proof of the emergency to the Chair of Theatre.

Family financial hardship will not be considered a family emergency.

4. Professional opportunities. Any work outside of MSSU that would conflict with a MSSU production

in which you are cast must be cleared with the show director. If the outside opportunity negatively

affects the production, the Chair of Theatre will make a decision regarding the request. Because your

primary obligation is to the department, only exceptional opportunities will be considered. The student

must prove that this opportunity rises to the level of exceptional. Local short-term gigs like performing

at a local theme park or in a local theatre will not be considered exceptional.

Department Show Attendance

All Theatre Majors and Minors are required to attend opening night of theatre performances in which they are

not cast. Solidarity and support are a major part of our program. If a student is not able to make opening night,

the student should make arrangements to attend one of the other performances. See also Show Etiquette.

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Casting Policies To provide an understanding of the guidelines and criteria used for casting by Directors of productions in the

Department of Theatre, the Faculty has outlined the following:

• The Department of Theatre does not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, or physical capability when

casting roles if those traits are not defining of the character or play.

• Students should remember that participation is a privilege and not a right.

• Casting is not capricious. A great deal of time and thought are put into the choices made by the

directors. Students are encouraged to make an appointment to talk to Directors after auditions to receive

feedback if they are disappointed with the selections made.

• There are instances when a role will be pre-cast. When this occurs, it is always announced prior to

auditions. Normally, this occurs when a guest artist is sought to fulfill a role. Please note, however, if

one is asked to audition for a role, it does not mean that that actor will be cast in that role.

• Majors will be given the opportunity to audition for a specific role whenever possible, but must accept

any role as cast.

• If you are cast, do not cut your hair, dye your hair or change your appearance without the permission of

the Costume Designer and Director.

• Each Director is responsible for the way they will run auditions. Check with the director or stage

manager beforehand to ascertain the requirements.

Post-Mortem Post-Mortems are a chance for the cast, crew, and production team to meet after a show and discuss what

worked, what did not work, and what areas improvements can be made for future productions. Post-Mortem

attendance is required for the cast and crew of each show and is considered part of the obligation of a

production. The Post-Mortem date and time will be provided at the first rehearsal of a production. Each Director

is responsible for how they wish to handle and run their show’s post-mortem. Failure to make arrangements

beforehand, or failure to attend post-mortem can result in loss of scholarship and possible suspension from

program.

Outside Productions Although working in productions outside of MSSU is allowed, it is the department’s expectation that your

coursework and production work take priority over other outside commitments. For all Theatre and Music

Theatre majors, responsibilities include auditioning and being available for all meetings, rehearsals, and

productions each semester. It is expected that as a major, any available time during the academic year will be

spent participating in productions within the Department as a member of the cast or crew. During the academic

year, while it is strongly discouraged, students wishing to participate in productions outside of the Department

as part of the cast, production team or crew, must:

• Fill out an Outside Production Request Form, available from the Theatre Administrative Assistant

• Make an appointment with the Chair of Theatre to submit the form and request permission.

The Chair will consult with the Faculty and arrive at a decision; the Chair will then inform the student.

Participating in an outside production without first obtaining faculty permission could result in being unable to

participate in future productions at MOSO Theatre and/or loss of scholarships. Repeated violations could result

in dismissal from the Department.

Requests may be considered if:

• You have auditioned for and/or been involved backstage on previous Department productions as

required per your emphasis.

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• You have auditioned for Department production(s) occurring at the same time as the outside production

and have not been cast.

• You will still be able to audition for and potentially be cast in - or - be involved backstage on any

upcoming Department productions even if you were granted permission to be involved in the outside

production.

• You did not “opt-out” of a Department production occurring at the same time as an outside production

(see Casting Opt-Out section above for more information).

• All backstage crew positions for Department productions occurring at the same time as the outside

production have already been filled.

• You are an active member of the Department.

• You are not a freshman.

• You are not on academic probation.

• There are no conflicts between your academic studies and the outside production.

Jury Examinations Juries will be held near the end of the spring semester each year, and the student's progress will be monitored by

the theatre faculty.

I. Jury Process

The review process will include the following:

1. All Theatre Majors, and anyone on a Theatre Scholarship must register for Jury, failure to do so will

prevent student enrollment in future theatre classes. Students on scholarship risk losing their scholarship

if they do not attend Jury.

2. Juries will be scheduled for 20-30min.

3. The student’s current grades and GPA will be reviewed by faculty. The student must maintain a GPA of

2.5 or above.

4. The jury will check to see if the student auditioned for or worked on all MSSU shows either in a

performance or production position.

5. The faculty will meet with the student to review the student’s portfolio, which includes headshot,

resume, technical work, and services for the department for the current school year. Any exemplary or

negative work/behavior will be addressed at this time.

6. The student will audition / present portfolio. (see details below)

7. Following the jury, the theatre faculty will determine which direction to proceed:

• Continuance

• Probation

• Termination

8. The student will be notified in writing about the faculty’s decision within two business days after their

scheduled Jury.

II. Processes for Probation/Readmission

A student may be put on probation from the theatre concentration program at any time. Criteria for probation

may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. The student has not shown growth in aptitude.

2. The student has not developed presentation skills.

3. The student has not maintained a professional attitude and work ethic.

4. The student is experiencing continuing disciplinary problems.

5. The student has not participated in all MSSU auditions or accepted all production assignments.

6. The student has not maintained an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.

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Probation:

• Probationary status is reviewed each semester, giving the student time to resolve any deficient activity.

Termination

• A student on probation who does not improve in the area’s stipulated by their review panel will, upon

recommendation of the faculty, be terminated from the Program.

• A student demonstrating a serious lapse in professionalism or other criteria for probation or termination

may be terminated without probation. In the case of a recommendation of termination, the student will

be given the opportunity to address the entire faculty before a faculty vote only if the student has not

been on probation during the semester immediately prior to the recommendation of termination.

Absence from the Theatre Program:

• Any theatre student who is absent from Missouri Southern State University or is not a theatre major for a

period of two consecutive semesters or longer must audition/jury again to be considered for readmission

to the theatre concentration program.

III. Documentation of student's progress

Any faculty or professional staff member who witnesses either exemplary or unsatisfactory behavior or work on

the part of a theatre student should make a written note of it. A copy will be given to the students with the

original document placed in the student's file. If the student believes the citation is unfair or erroneous, they

may write a response; the response will be attached to the file copy of the citation with a copy given to the

faculty or professional staff member who wrote the citation. A student who witnesses exemplary or

unsatisfactory behavior when no faculty or staff member is present should report it to the supervising faculty or

professional staff member, who will then follow the same procedure above.

III. Jury requirements by year

Scholarship / Admittance to Program

Two contrasting monologues / Portfolio of previous work

Resumé

Level 1: End of First Year

One monologue / First Year Portfolio

Resumé

Level 2: End of Sophomore Year

Two contrasting monologues/ Second Year Portfolio

Resumé

Level 3: End of Junior Year

Two contrasting monologues (one in period style) / Third Year Portfolio

Resumé

Level 4: End of Senior Year

Two contrasting monologues / Fourth Year Portfolio

Professional Resumé & Website

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Senior Projects

Senior Projects are broken into two sections during a student’s final year at Missouri Southern State University.

These projects represent a capstone of the hard work the student completed and the achievements in growth the

student made in their time at Missouri Southern State University.

Senior Project 1 (Fall semester of last year)

Prepares Senior Theatre Majors for their senior project which is normally presented in the Spring of their Senior

year. During this semester, topics are selected by the student in agreement with their mentor and are intended to

be a capstone to the focus of their studies over the previous three years. They range from performance to

directing to assembling a design portfolio, or other such projects focusing on the student’s area of interest. Also,

during this semester, the student must develop a professional resume and website. Prerequisites: Senior standing

and permission of Chair of Theatre.

Senior Project 2 (Spring semester of last year)

Senior Theatre Majors present their senior project. Topics were selected by the student in agreement with their

mentor, and with the approval of the Chair of Theatre, during the previous semester in Senior Project 1. They

range from performance to directing to assembling a design portfolio. The student should have already

developed a professional resume and website. Senior Juries will make up 50% of this grade. Prerequisites:

Senior standing, successful completion of Senior Project 1, and permission of Chair of Theatre.

Academic Warning

If a student's semester GPA falls below a 2.0, the student is not eligible for participation in the production

program during the upcoming semester. The Chair of Theatre will initiate the review process and notify the

student of the outcome.

Mandatory Meetings During the academic year, there will be regularly scheduled meetings when all majors, staff and faculty, discuss

any pertinent topics, to disseminate information and to generally keep communication lines open and

productive.

• Meetings will be held in the Bud Walton Theatre

• Typically, there are two meetings per semester. Check the call board for dates and topics.

• Attendance is mandatory for all theatre majors. Lack of attendance will affect department standing.

• Extenuating circumstances may be approved by the Chair with advance notice.

• Theatre minors, Musical Theatre, and BSE majors, and other interested individuals are welcome to

attend.

Documenting your work

As you gain experience it is important that you maintain documentation of your work. For example:

photographs of costumes, sets, props, make-up/wigs, lighting that you designed or worked on for productions.

Each student is encouraged to create an account on a web-based storage platform (OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox,

ect). Your account will allow you to gather and store construction and production images. This is the material

you will use to assemble a portfolio (a requirement for Juries and Senior Projects).

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Strike Policy All scholarship students and students enrolled in any Stagecraft classes must attend strike as a course

requirement. All students who served in a leadership capacity on the technical aspect of the production are also

required to attend strike. Cast members will be expected to clear the dressing rooms and makeup areas of their

personal items and to clean-up the common spaces (dressing rooms, make-up, and greenroom) as quickly as

possible after the final performance. Once the Stage Manager and Costume Shop Manager are satisfied that the

spaces are clean, the cast will be dismissed. There will not be a formal dinner break before the beginning of

strike.

Any cast members who are on scholarship or also enrolled in a Stagecraft class will be expected to fulfill the

strike assignments for those classes but should select alternate productions for their course strike assignment.

Any cast members who want to stay will, of course, be welcome, but must sign up in advance with the scene

shop or stage manager.

Show Etiquette – as audience If possible, arrive at the theatre at least fifteen minutes before the performance, so that you can relax and read

the program notes. Although you may refer briefly to the program while the performance is in progress, reading

it steadily will distract you from the show and is considered poor manners. Bear in mind, too, that at many

shows, latecomers are not allowed to take their seats until intermission.

During the performance, the audience is expected to remain silent; absolute silence helps the performers to

concentrate and enhances the emotional intensity of the experience. Performers can be distracted by talking,

coughing, humming, or incidental noises – which will also distract and annoy other audience members. Be

respectful of those performing by turning off all cell phones and any electronics.

Taking photographs and using recording equipment are not permitted unless you have prior approval from the

director.

Professional Conduct A professional attitude is always expected during production rehearsals and performances as well as in the classrooms,

greenroom, dressing rooms, and hallways.

Promptness – Directors set rehearsal schedules according to department guidelines. Performers are expected to arrive at

rehearsals up to fifteen (15) minutes early (as required by the director) for warmup exercises (which may be led by a

directorial assistant or another person assigned by the director). The Stage Manager will function in the capacity of

rehearsal supervisor, and it is expected they will be treated with respect. Production schedules will be set according to

departmental guidelines. Performers, stage managers, and technicians are expected to be punctual at all production calls.

Production team members (stage managers, assistant stage managers, student designers, technical, running and box office

crews) are expected to meet all assigned schedules for rehearsals and production meetings.

Hallways - Conduct in the hallways of our theatre buildings must respect the classes and rehearsals that are taking place.

Our spaces are not soundproof! Behave professionally. Keep frivolous noise outside.

Absence – All student designers, technicians and performers are expected to be present for all assigned tasks except in the

case of emergency. An emergency shall be determined according to University guidelines. It is expected that the student

will make every attempt, when possible, to notify the stage manager or supervisor in the event that attendance is

impossible.

Backstage Conduct – It is expected that all student performers, designers, and technicians shall provide their services to

the best of their ability while backstage in preparation for a performance at all times. This includes respecting all

equipment and its function (props, technical equipment, etc.) and the resultant rules established (i.e., do not touch props

that you do not use, remain focused on the production, etc.), respecting the physical property of the theatre (cleaning up

after yourself and respecting all regulations regarding consumption of food and beverages), and respecting the theatrical

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experience for the audience (i.e., remaining backstage after call time and during a performance, unless otherwise dictated

by the production requirements, washing make up off before leaving the theatre following a performance, etc.) No

performers in costume in the lobby. No family or friends in any backstage areas.

Respect for the Production Team – It is expected that all student performers, designers, and technicians shall

demonstrate a mutual respect for each other and their functions within the production team. This includes recognition of

the production hierarchy. Your peers will have production responsibility above you and you must respect them as you

would any supervisor.

Production Requirements – Following the audition, performers are required to maintain their appearance including

cut/color of hair and should not change their appearance in any way without discussing the change with the director and

costume designer for any show in which they are cast. Performers may be required to change their appearance as part of

performing the assigned role which may include cutting or coloring hair, using self-tanning products, etc. If the

production requires such alterations, the department will pay for the products or treatments. Altering your appearance is

considered part of your professional responsibility.

Student Grievances

Occasionally, students have complaints against another student, staff, or faculty member within the Department

of Theatre. The university has a grievance procedure outlined in the university Student Handbook located:

https://www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/dean-of-students/conductstandards-grievances.php A summary of steps

within the Department of Theatre can be also of assistance.

Any complaint regarding a student, staff, or faculty member can be submitted to the Chair of Theatre at any

time. If the complaint is regarding the Chair, then the complaint can be discussed with the Dean of the College

of Arts and Sciences (the Chair of Theatre’s direct supervisor). However, it is generally encouraged for the

student to speak with the offending person first and try to work out the issue. If no resolution is acceptable, then

proceeding to the next level, in order, is encouraged:

Faculty member in charge of the class

Student’s advisor

Chair of the Theatre Department

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

For Title IX issues or any areas of sexual harassment, physical harm or threats, racist or otherwise abusive

interactions, reports will be forwarded to appropriate university staff per the university student handbook.

Confidentiality will be maintained within designated personnel.

Student complaints are taken seriously, and the appropriate action is implemented.

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination The major goal of this policy is to prevent harassment and discrimination within the MSSU Theatre community.

The University believes that harassment and discrimination are repugnant and inimical to our most basic values.

MSSU is committed to maintaining an environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every

person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect; and encourages its members to strive to

reach their potential. The most effective way to work toward preventing harassment and discrimination is

through education that emphasizes respect for every individual.

It is essential that MOSO Theatre demonstrate its intellectual and ethical leadership by reaffirming its strong

position against harassment and discrimination in all forms. All members of the University community must be

able to pursue their goals, educational needs, and working lives without intimidation or injury generated by

intolerance, harassment, and discrimination. Freedom of thought and expression are the lifeblood of our

academic and artistic community and require an atmosphere of mutual respect among diverse persons, groups,

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and ideas. The maintenance of mutually respectful behavior is a precondition for the vigorous exchange of

ideas, and it is the policy of the University and the Department to promote such behavior in all forms of

expression and conduct.

The University and the Department reaffirm their commitment to freedom of speech as guaranteed by the First

Amendment to the United States Constitution. Accordingly, any form of speech or conduct that is protected by

the First Amendment is not subject to this policy. The University and the Department reaffirm their

commitment to academic freedom, which is essential to the University’s educational mission and is critical to

diversity and intellectual life.

This policy addresses harassment and discrimination in all forms, covering those with legally protected status

for reasons of race, gender, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, or disability.

Department Policy:

In the Department of Theatre, this includes all manner of unwanted, demoralizing, abusive and/or negative

attention, including direct face-to-face contact, written contact, use of gossip mills to affect another person(s)

and use of social media that can be construed as unwanted, negative attention targeted at a specific person or

persons. Such negative behavior will be addressed by the Theatre Faculty and Chair of Theatre, reported to the

Dean of Students and, if necessary, the MSSU police, and, if left un-remedied after a plan of action is imposed,

may result in dismissal from the Theatre program.

Department Decorum Statement

Our art invites us to imagine and make representations of the entire range of human behaviors from friendship,

to hatred, to romance. This means that we foster a certain degree of letting down our guards, and we may open

ourselves physically and emotionally to each other in the stimulus and response work of the acting process.

Despite this openness, however, it is important to maintain a high level of respect and professionalism,

requiring us to observe strict physical and emotional boundaries. Touching, kissing or other staged intimacies

may only be explored with the clear consent of all scene partners and within the context of the work in classes

or rehearsals.

That being the case, if this process were to make a student uncomfortable during rehearsals or class, direct your

concerns to your director or instructor immediately. Sometimes, the closeness of rehearsal or class bleeds into

our daily lives and our interactions within the community. A new-found familiarity with scene partners or peers

does not infer a suspension of the rules in any other circumstance. It is important to remember that when scene

work ends everyone must continue to respect the physical and emotional boundaries of everyone else in all

situations.

Furthermore, the Department does not condone any type of sexual harassment and expects its students to

behave in full accordance with University rules and the law.

Sex Discrimination. Sexual Violence/Assault is further defined and addressed in the University’s Sexual

Violence/Assault Policy.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and their

implementing regulations, which prohibit Sex Discrimination in the University’s educational programs and

activities. Title IX and its implementing regulations also prohibit retaliation for asserting claims of Sex

Discrimination. The University has designated the following Title IX Coordinator to coordinate its compliance

with Title IX and to receive inquiries regarding Title IX, including complaints of Sex Discrimination.

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Tamika Harrel Title IX Coordinator Billingsly Student Center 347 Tel: 417-625-3022 Email: [email protected]

A person may obtain additional information on Title IX, and may also file a complaint of Sex Discrimination,

with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights by visiting

www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html or by calling 1-800-421-3481.

University Policy

It is the policy of MSSU to maintain the campus as a place of work and study for faculty, staff, and students free

from all forms of harassment and discrimination. In providing an educational and work climate that is positive

and harassment free, faculty, staff, and students should be aware that harassment and discrimination in the

workplace or educational environment is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Questions and

concerns regarding University policy and practice or protection against harassment and discrimination should

be directed to the Director of Student Conduct at the University. Also refer to the MSSU Student Handbook

Facilities

Theatre Building

Most of all theatre classes and performances take place in the Theatre building on Duquesne Road, next to the

Music Building.

Theatre Office

The Theatre Office is in Room 237

Hours: 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday during the academic year, excluding holidays.

7:00 AM – Noon & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Thursday during the summer.

Theatre Library

The Theatre Library is in Room 239, and contains several scripts, books, catalogs, and other reference material.

A computer is set up for research purposes and is maintained by the Theatre Librarian / Assistant. This room is

also used for meetings and other gatherings as needed.

Scene Shop

The Scene Shop is adjacent to Taylor Auditorium. The Scene Shop is used for the construction of all theatrical sets used

by MSSU Theatre. This room is also used for technical classes and labs

Costume Shop

The Costume show, located in Room 248, handles the storage, construction, and care of all garments used in MSSU’s

Theatres productions. The Costume Shop is also used for technical classes and labs.

Box Office

The Box Office is in Taylor Auditorium, and handles the reservation and sale of all theatre tickets at MSSU Theatre.

Bulletin Boards

There are eight Bulletin Boards used to relay information and messages to theatre students. These are all

located in the hallway leading to the Greenroom. It is the student’s responsibility to check these boards daily

for any new information pertaining to shows, events, schedules, registration, and other pertinent information.

mailto:[email protected]

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Building Access

Students desiring to use the Theatre Building facilities past school hours, (10:00 p.m.) must have a valid MSSU

student I.D., and must complete the Facilities Access Training Course in Blackboard, then must go to the

MSSU Card Center, located in BSC 109, and show your certificate of completion. Theatre students must enter

the building at entrance #14 (Theatre entrance). (More information for completing the training can be found in

the Facilities Access Training Course on Blackboard.)

Greenroom / Student Lounge

MSSU Theatre students have access to the Greenroom / Student Lounge in Room 254. The student lounge is in the

between the Bud Walton and Taylor Auditorium. This area is used for both relaxation and study; therefore, students are

asked to keep the noise level to a minimum. Food and drinks are permitted in this area; however, you are expected to pick

up after yourself. This area is also used as a waiting room during productions and has direct access to the Blackbox

theatre. During shows, there is to be no noise in this area.

• Although the Green Room is primarily used by theatre students, it is a University student lounge and

is available for public use.

• While the Green Room is a place for breaks and casual conversation, keep volume to an appropriate

level since there are classes in session during the day, and rehearsals and performances in the

evening.

• The Green Room is not a secure space, please protect your valuables.

• The Green Room it is not your private living room, dining room or bedroom. The cleanliness of the

Green Room is the responsibility of the students and the Student Theatre Organization. The fridge

must be cleaned out periodically and the sink empty of soiled dishes.

• The Department reserves the right to close the Green Room as a student lounge if it is not kept clean

and orderly.

Lockers / Dressing Rooms

MSSU Theatre students have direct access to personal lockers in each of the two dressing rooms. Men’s

dressing room is in Room 252, and the women’s locker room is in Room 253. Lockers and locks can be

requested from the Theatre Office, where they will be assigned to the student. There is to be no use of outside

locks on lockers. If one is found, it will be cut off, and the student charged for its removal.

Dressing rooms are to be kept clean, and there is to be no eating in the dressing room, food should be kept to the

greenroom / student lounge area only.

• Please knock first; enter only after being invited in.

• Please hang up your costumes.

• Silence all phone sounds and notifications. Please exit the room for telephone calls.

• When given a call by Stage Management, respond by saying thank you.

• No food or beverage (except water in closed containers) in the dressing rooms or while in costume.

• Cast members need to focus and concentrate, keep volume to an appropriate level.

• Please clean up all trash and personal possessions when done using.

• The dressing rooms are not secure spaces; please protect your valuables.

• Stay in your assigned dressing room.

• Wardrobe personnel (regardless of gender) need access to the dressing rooms and will announce

their presence when entering.

• Lockers are available to any students to check out for the year or use temporarily.

• The dressing rooms contain storage which is strictly off limits without permission of Costume Shop

Supervisor or Designer.

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Use of Theatre Facilities and Property

• Absolutely no smoking, drinking, or eating is permitted in the theatres except that which is required by the

action of the play. MOSO Theatre complies with the University’s no-smoking policy and smoking is not

permitted inside or outside of the facilities.

• No visitors are allowed backstage, green room, dressing room, or control rooms during technical rehearsals

and performances.

• The scene shop and costume shop are not to be entered after regular shop hours without direct permission of

the shop staff. This includes during down time during productions.

• Scheduling of theatre facilities shall be coordinated through the master schedule kept by the departments

Theatre Administrative Assistant. Mainstage rehearsals and performances maintain priority followed by

class activities.

• Damages or necessary repairs should be reported to the Production Manager or Technical director

immediately.

• Use of stage lighting equipment is authorized only for mainstage or black box theatre productions. Students

desiring to use lighting equipment for class work must secure the permission of the Technical

Theatre/Design Area Coordinator.

• Use of costumes, scenery, and props are restricted. You may not use them for class projects without prior

permission.

• Mainstage flying facilities are to be used only as authorized by the technical director or student assistants.

Only qualified persons may operate any of the control equipment.

• Sound equipment may be utilized only under the direct supervision of the Technical Director, the Assistant

Technical Director, Sound Designer or Sound Technician.

• Scene and Costume Shop equipment may be utilized only under the direct supervision of the responsible

faculty supervisor of each area.

• Every actor is required to check out every costume piece with wardrobe prior to leaving the theatre at the

end of each night costumes are worn. It is the responsibility of the actor to ensure all costume pieces are

returned to wardrobe.

• FOOD AND DRINK IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE MAKE UP OR COSTUME AREAS AT ANY TIME.

Doing so will result in an incident report being filed with the department.

• KEEP ALL THEATRE FACILITIES ORGANIZED AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES

Theatre Safety Practices The following safety requirements and practices are established and will be enforced for anyone working in the

scene shop, costume shop or on stage. These regulations are made for your safety as well as those around you.

Everyone is expected to follow these requirements and practices, and help enforce them when others are

forgetful. If you disregard these rules, or willfully misuse tools or technical equipment, disciplinary action will

result. STUDENTS MAY NOT USE DEPARTMENT TOOLS OR FACILITIES WITHOUT A FACULTY OR

STAFF SUPERVISOR.

Whenever unsure about the operation of a tool or piece of equipment-ASK BEFORE YOU USE IT!

Make sure there is clear access to all fire extinguishing equipment. NEVER COVER SUCH EQUIPMENT!

KNOW WHERE ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED!

If you disregard these rules, or willfully misuse tools or technical equipment, disciplinary action will result.

THE SCENE SHOP:

• Wear hard soled, closed toe shoes. NO BARE FEET, FLIP FLOPS, CLOGS OR SANDALS!

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• Tie down loose clothing and remove loose jewelry. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS WEAR

LONG PANTS IN THE SHOP. SHORTS ARE WORN AT THE STUDENT’S OWN RISK!

• Tie long hair back.

• Safety goggles, glasses or shields are required whenever operating any power tool. Hearing protection is

recommended when operating any power tool but is required when using tools that produce high sound

levels (grinders, saws, routers, etc.).

• Be sure all power tools are electrically grounded or double insulated.

• Place only the materials you plan to saw, rout, or drill on power tool table.

• Always use the correct tool for the job being done.

• Concentrate on the task or tool in operation.

• Be aware of people around or near your work area.

• Never walk away from a power tool that is still running.

• Put all tools, hardware, and materials away at close of a work session.

• Always leave the shop clean and uncluttered for others.

• If you are not in the shop to work, stay out of the work area.

• Eating, Drinking and Smoking in the shop Is Not Permitted!

• Never leave tools or hardware on top of a ladder. Chairs are for sitting on, not for standing on.

ON STAGE:

• Apparel is the same as for shop (hard-soled shoes, especially important at strike). Wear gloves, especially

when rigging and working the counterweight system.

• Be alert to uneven surfaces, etc.

• Be sure of a safe and clear path when moving scenery.

• Get permission from a supervisor before operating lifts, battens, or rolling set pieces

• When operating counterweight system:

o Check line for balance and clearance (use spotters if necessary)

o Announce intentions -call "heads" when a batten is descending or when something is dropped from

any height.

MARKETING AND MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

Students are encouraged to help publicize department productions and events through social networking sites

such as Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, etc. by sharing content from the university social

media, stories that URM writes, photos and stories on MOSO Theatre pages, etc. However, students may not,

present themselves AS the Missouri Southern State University Department of Theatre or MOSO Theatre, or

Missouri Southern State University College of Arts and Sciences, or post any information as if the Department

is posting the information. Official MOSO Theatre pages include:

• https://www.facebook.com/MOSOTheatre

• https://www.twitter.com/MOSOTheatre

• https://www.instagram.com/MOSOTheatre

• http://www.youtube.com/c/MOSOTheatre

Students are not allowed to post images/video/audio of rehearsals, class activities, shop hours, lessons, etc.

without permission from those featured in the media (student and instructor/supervising faculty member). Any

discovery of this material posted without the subjects’ permission can result in automatic failure for the course

and can result in immediate removal from the program. Those violating this policy may also be reported to

Student Conduct.

LOGO USE

https://www.facebook.com/MOSOTheatre

https://www.twitter.com/MOSOTheatre

https://www.instagram.com/MOSOTheatre

http://www.youtube.com/c/MOSOTheatre

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The MSSU logo may be used for department-related activities, including on advertisements for events by

student organizations, independent studies, and on classes. The logo must be used in its original colors and

dimensions, and may not be distorted in any way. University Relations and Marketing (URM) will provide the

logo and must approve the final design before it is published. Also be very cautious when using MSSU artwork,

posters, or images publicly. There are often limitations on advertising imposed by royalty holders and violating

these limitations could result in the department losing the rights to produce specific productions. Student-

designed t-shirts are discouraged, and any t-shirt designs that include “MOSO Theatre” or are for a show we are

producing must be approved by URM before printing. Also note that unauthorized use of any MSSU logo is a

violation of the Rules of Conduct and can result in a student conduct hearing. Be sure you have reviewed the

Rules of Conduct related to this before using any MSSU logo, monogram, seal, or other graphic identity

symbol.

MEDIA

Students should be very cautious about discussing any department events that the department has not yet

announced to the public. Social Networking and word of mouth allows rumors to quickly make their way to the

media, which can cause damage to the department’s reputation and may block plans for productions or events.

There are often limitations on advertising imposed by royalty holders and violating these limitations could

result in the department losing the rights to produce specific productions.

INTERVIEWS

Students may be asked to speak with the media. Interviews will be arranged by the Marketing Director. Under

no circumstances should students speak with any member of the media about Theatre-related topics before

discussion with the Chair of Theatre or URM.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Anyone working on or attending a MOSO Theatre Production agrees that any photograph, audio, or video tape

recording or other representation taken or acquired by MSSU, becomes the property of MSSU and may be used

at any time without specific release. All production photography is taken only at dress rehearsals and must be

approved by URM in advance. Design students may take photos during the dress rehearsal or during the

design/build process to document their work and do not need to clear it with URM. The photographing of

incomplete production elements and photographs backstage are discouraged. It is illegal to take and publish

videotapes of productions unless they are original or in the public domain. DO NOT POST VIDEOS OF OUR

SHOWS ON YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK, OR ANY OTHER WEBSITE.

UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND MARKETING CONTACTS:

SOCIAL MEDIA

Ashley Eriksen, Web & New Media Coordinator

[email protected] | 417-625-9617

LOGO USE

Chloe McMain, Director, Creative Services & Branding


MEDIA AND INTERVIEWS

Mike Olmstead, Director, News Services & Messaging


PHOTOGRAPHY

Curtis Almeter, Photographer Coordinator






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Department of Theatre Program / Course Charges

Course Code Title Charge

Amount Description

TH 0101,

0102, 0201,

0202, 0301,

0302, 0401,

0402

Theatre Performance $10.00 Program Charge

TH 0116 History of Musical Theatre $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0121,

0122, 0221,

0222, 0321,

0322

Theatre Lab $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0141 Improvisational Acting $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0142 Theatre Technology $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0215 Ballet I $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0231 Speech for Stage I $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0232 Costume Technology $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0233 Stage Makeup $30.00

$75.00

Program Charge

Makeup Kit

TH 0234 Introduction to Theatrical Design $30.00

$15.00

Program Charge

Materials Charge

TH 0235 Speech for Stage II $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0240 Stage Combat $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0241 Acting I $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0242 Theatre Movement I $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0243 Musical Theatre $30.00

$20.00

Program Charge

Materials Charge

TH 0245 Musical Theatre Diction $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0252 Introduction to Western Drama $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0311 Stage Management $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0315 Tap I $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0316 Jazz I $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0320 Stage Lighting $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0331 History of the Theatre I $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0332 History of the Theatre II $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0334 Children's Theatre $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0341 Acting II $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0343 Musical Theatre Styles I $20.00 Program Charge

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TH 0351 Directing I $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0353 Introduction to Puppetry $30.00

$75.00

Program Charge

Materials Charge

TH 0361 History of Costume $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0362 Stage Costume Design $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0363 Costume History II $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0372 Directing II $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0382 Sound Design $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0415 Tap II $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0416 Jazz II $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0417 Hip Hop $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0418 Musical Theatre Dance $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0422 Acting III $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0423 Acting IV $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0441 Stage Design $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0442 Business of Acting $10.00 Program Charge

TH 0443 Musical Theatre Styles II $20.00 Program Charge

TH 0450 Advanced Lab Practicum $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0451 Devised Theatre $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0452 Applied Theatre $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0460 Principles of Arts Administration $30.00 Program Charge

TH 0489 Senior Project I $10.00 Program Charge

TH 0490 Senior Project II $10.00 Program Charge

TH 0491 Internship in Theatre $10.00 Program Charge

TH 0495 Exit Interview $10.00 Program Charge

TH 0499 Independent Study in Theatre $10.00-

$30.00 Program Charge

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Faculty and Staff Directory

Name Office Phone Title

Lile, James, Dr.

[email protected]

TET PAC

245 417.625.9656 Professor of Theatre

Alford, Lawrence

[email protected]

TET PAC

243 417.625.9594 Technical Director

Spencer, Terri

[email protected]

TET PAC

247A 417.625.9393 Theatre Administrative Assistant

Wolfe, Erick

[email protected]

TET PAC

247B 417.625.3044 Chair of Theatre

Archer, Marsi, Dr.

[email protected] HH 306A 417.625.9541 Dean of Arts & Sciences

Revisions to this Handbook

Revisions are made to all the Departmental Handbooks at the beginning of every academic year and

occasionally during the academic year. If you would like to propose a revision to this handbook, please

compose a letter to the Chair of Theatre. In your letter outline the change you propose and the reason for your

proposal.

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Appendices

Appendix A – Degree plans

Course of Study – B.A / B.S. Performance

*Part of Core 42 requirements Total 53 Credits

Course of Study – B.A / B.S. Production


Fall Spring

TH 0101 - Theatre Performance

TH 0110 - Theatre Appreciation*

TH 0241 - Acting I

TH 0142 - Theatre Technology

1

3

3

3


TH 0252 - Introduction to Western Drama*

TH 0341 - Acting II – 3 credits

TH 0233 - Stage Makeup

1

3

3

3


TH 0242 - Theatre Movement I

TH 0231 - Speech for Stage I

1

3

3


TH 0240 - Stage Combat

TH 0234 - Introduction to Theatrical Design

1

3

3


TH 0331 - History of the Theatre I

TH 0351 - Directing I

1

3

3


TH 0332 - History of the Theatre II

TH 0442 - Business of Acting

1

3

1


TH 0311 - Stage Management

TH 0489 - Senior Project I

1

3

1


TH 0490 - Senior Project II

1

1

Fall Spring


TH 0241 - Acting I


3

3

3



TH 0122 - Theatre Lab

3

3

2


TH 0232 - Costume Technology

2

3


TH 0320 - Stage Lighting

3

3



TH 0382 - Sound Design

3

3

3




3

1

2




2

3

1

TH 0441 - Stage Design


3

1

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Course of Study – B.F.A. Performance

Fall Spring



TH 0241 - Acting I


Theatre Elective

1

3

3

3

(3)



TH 0341 - Acting II – 3 credits


Theatre Elective

1

3

3

3

(3)


TH 0242 - Theatre Movement I

TH 0231 - Speech for Stage I

Theatre Elective

1

3

3

(3)


TH 0240 - Stage Combat


Theatre Elective

1

3

3

(3)




Theatre Elective

1

3

3

(3)




Theatre Elective

1

3

1

(3)




Theatre Elective

1

3

1

(3)



Theatre Elective

Theatre Elective

1

1

(3)

(3) *Part of Core 42 requirements Total 80 Credits

Course of Study – B.F.A. Production (coming soon)

Fall Spring


TH 0241 - Acting I


3

3

3



Theatre Elective

3

3

(3)



Theatre Elective

Theatre Elective

2

3

(3)

(3)




Theatre Elective

2

3

3

(3)





2

3

3

3




Theatre Elective

2

3

1

(3)




Theatre Elective

Theatre Elective

2

3

1

(3)

(3)




Theatre Elective

2

3

1

(3)


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Theatre Electives

Also see complete list of classes in Appendix F

Fall

TH 0215 – Ballet I

TH 0220 - Professional Interaction

TH 0243 - Musical Theatre


TH 0216 – Jazz I

TH 0353 – Introduction to Puppetry

TH 0361 - History of Costume

TH 0362 - Stage Costume Design


TH 0415 – Tap II

TH 0416 – Jazz II

TH 0422 - Acting III

TH 0452 – Applied Theatre

TH 0460 – Principles of Arts Management

Spring

TH 0116 – History of Musical Theatre

TH 0141 - Improvisational Acting

TH 0217 – Tap I

TH 0220 - Professional Interaction

TH 0235 - Speech for Stage II

TH 0372 - Directing II


TH 0334 – Children's Theatre

TH 0417 – Hip Hop

TH 0418 – Musical Theatre Dance

TH 0423 - Acting IV


TH 0451 – Devised Theatre

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Appendix B – Spiva Library Held Theatre Periodicals Students in the Theatre Arts Department have access to many resources available at the Spiva Library.

Access to Theatre Arts publications

Playbill Magazine

American Theatre Magazine

You can find the recommended databases for Theatre:

http://libguides.mssu.edu/az.php?s=44585

Online Journals can be accessed:

http://gs2mv6sk6b.search.serialssolutions.com/ejp/?libHash=GS2MV6SK6B#/search/?searchControl=hilcc&se

archType=10&criteria=0112&titleType=JOURNALS&filterBy=All&beginPage=0&language=en-

US&hilccDetail=Drama

We have many DVDs of theatre performances:

https://swan.searchmobius.org/search~S3?/mTelevised+performances./mtelevised+performances/-3%2C-

1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=mtelevised+performances&1%2C42%2C

And about 100 or so titles under performing arts in Overdrive:

https://mobius.overdrive.com/search?subject=111&subject=62&sortBy=newlyadded

http://libguides.mssu.edu/az.php?s=44585

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Appendix C – Student Planning Work Sheet

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

8:00

9:00

10:00

11:00

Noon

1:00

2:00

3:00

4:00

5:00

Night

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Appendix D – Performance Jury Form

MSSU Theatre Performance Jury Evaluation Form

Name____________________________________________FALL/SPRING 20___ Fresh / Soph / Junior / Senior

Audition Pieces__________________________________ _____________________________________________

Faculty Signature:_________________________________________________________________ Date__________

MONOLOGUE 1 MONOLOGUE 2 RESUME

Focus / Intention Clarity /

Character Investment

Focus / Intention Clarity /

Character Investment Clean & Professional

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Commitment to Language/

Diction / Articulation

Commitment to

Language/ Diction /

Articulation

Contact information

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Focus / Clarity in

Objective, Intentions,

tactics

Focus / Clarity in

Objective, Intentions,

tactics

Work history

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Physical / Body

Connection

Physical / Body

Connection Skills

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Choice of Material Choice of Material Training

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

RECOMMENDATION: __Continuance __Probation __Termination

Evaluation Scale:

5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3 = Satisfactory 2 = Poor 1 = Unsatisfactory

Professional Presentation (Slate, Clothing Choice, Interactions)

5 4 3 2 1

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Appendix E – Production Jury Form

MSSU Theatre Production Jury Evaluation Form

Name____________________________________________FALL/SPRING 20___ Fresh / Soph / Junior / Senior

Portfolio Pieces_________________________________________________________________________________

Faculty Signature:_________________________________________________________________ Date__________

Portfolio RESUME

Organization Clean & Professional

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Originality / Creativity Contact information

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Composition / Design Work history

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Technique / Execution Skills

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Photos Training

5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

Paperwork

5 4 5 4 5

RECOMMENDATION: __Continuance __Probation __Termination

Evaluation Scale:

5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3 = Satisfactory 2 = Poor 1 = Unsatisfactory

Professional Presentation (Introduction, Clothing Choice, Interactions)

5 4 3 2 1

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Appendix F – Complete list of all Theatre Classes

TH 101 Theatre Performance (F) TH 322 Theatre Laboratory (S)

TH 102 Theatre Performance (S) TH 331 History of the Theatre I TH 110 Theatre Appreciation TH 332 History of the Theatre II

TH 116 History of Musical Theatre TH 333 Eastern Theatre Tradition TH 121 Theatre Laboratory (F) TH 341 Acting II

TH 122 Theatre Laboratory (S) TH 351 Directing I

TH 141 Improvisational Acting TH 361 History of Costume TH 142 Theatre Technology TH 362 Stage Costume Design

TH 201 Theatre Performance (F) TH 363 Costume History II TH 202 Theatre Performance (S) TH 372 Directing II

TH 212 Oral Interpretation TH 373 Musical Theatre Styles I

TH 215 Ballet I TH 374 Musical Theatre Styles II TH 216 Jazz I TH 382 Sound Design

TH 217 Tap I TH 401 Theatre Performance (F) TH 220 Professional Interaction TH 402 Theatre Performance (S)

TH 221 Theatre Laboratory (F) TH 415 Tap II TH 222 Theatre Laboratory (S) TH 416 Jazz II

TH 229 Musical Theatre Diction TH 417 Hip Hop

TH 231 Speech for Stage I TH 418 Musical Theatre Dance TH 232 Costume Technology TH 422 Acting III

TH 233 Stage Makeup TH 423 Acting IV TH 234 Intro to Theatrical Design TH 431 Creative Dramatics

TH 235 Speech for Stage II TH 441 Stage Design TH 234 Children's Theatre TH 443 Musical Theatre Styles II

TH 235 Introduction to Puppetry TH 442 Business of Acting

TH 240 Stage Combat TH 450 Advanced Lab Practicum TH 241 Acting I TH 451 Devised Theatre

TH 242 Theatre Movement I TH 452 Applied Theatre TH 243 Musical Theatre TH 455 Theatre Internships

TH 252 Intro to Western Drama TH 460 Principles of Arts Administration

TH 298 Topics in Theatre TH 488 Lion Co-op Experiential TH 301 Theatre Performance (F) TH 489 Senior Project I

TH 302 Theatre Performance (S) TH 490 Senior Project II TH 311 Stage Management TH 491 Internship in Theatre

TH 320 Stage Lighting TH 495 Arts Management Exit Interview TH 321 Theatre Laboratory (F) TH 498 Topics in Theatre *

TH 499 Independent Study in Theatre * (S) = Spring (F)=Fall *=As Needed

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