Student Handbook BA Theatre Arts (AY17/18)

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Winter 2017costume design: Emily Brehm; scenic design: Al Schnupp lighting design: Clint Bryson; photo credit: Brittany App

Theatre Program Learning Outcomes Students will develop a fundamental knowledge of theatrical history, as well as dramatic literature.

Students will acquire skills in script/text analysis.

Students will demonstrate the theoretical precepts found in both production and performance.

Students will be exposed to a variety of theatrical skills and apply this knowledge in practical, Learn-By- Doing situations.

Students will practice values and ethics that foster an inclusive environment where theatrical activity can flourish.

Students will develop written proficiency in a wide variety of assignments.

This handbook is designed to acquaint you with basic departmental and programmatic information concerning procedures, curriculum, advising, productions, etc. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to talk with faculty and/or staff.

E-MAIL All Cal Poly students are assigned a calpoly.edu account. Theatre faculty, staff, and other administrators will send e-mail only to your university address. If you have another account, please forward it to your Cal Poly e-mail so you don’t miss important communication.

LOCKERS Students interested in getting a locker should contact the administrative support coordinator in the department office. Lockers will be assigned on a yearly basis - all students are eligible.

Theatre Program Mission The mission of the BA Theatre Arts Program at Cal Poly is to provide students with a foundation in the theory and practice of theatre. By providing academic instruction, hands-on activities, and supervised training, majors will develop knowledge of the various aspects of theatre: history, dramatic literature, playwriting, performing, production, directing, design, and administrative practices. The program is delivered within a Liberal Arts framework, intended to advance the value of collaboration at all levels of study; designed to not only produce theatre artists with strong written and verbal skills, but also globally-minded citizens, prepared to enter into a variety of fields.

Prof. Thomas Bernard 756-5099 • Bldg. 45T, #100A Sabbatical Fall Quarter 2017 TH225 Costume Construction I (W, S) TH295 Foundations in Theatrical Design (S) TH325 Costume Construction II (W, S) TH432 Costume Design (W) Mainstage Costume Designer (W, S)

Ms. Sarah Bryan 756-5099 • Bldg. 45T, #100A

Costume Shop Supervisor TH225/325 Costume Construction I/II (F) TH370 Costume History (W) Mainstage Costume Designer (F)

Mr. Clint Bryson 756-2486 • Bldg. 45, #203

Theatre Technical Director TH230 Stagecraft I (F)

Prof. Emeritus Tim Dugan Mainstage Scenic Designer (F)

Prof. Brian Healy 756-6071 • Bldg. 45, #102

TH230 Stagecraft I (W, S) TH330 Stagecraft II (F, W, S) TH430 Scenic Design (F) Mainstage Scenic Designer (W, S) Mainstage Lighting Designer (F, W, S)

Prof. Karen Hendricks 756-5183 • Bldg. 26M, #106 TH210 Introduction to Theatre (S) TH341 Advanced Acting Studio (F) TH470 Selected Advanced Topics: Community-Based Verbatim Theatre (W)

Prof. Josh Machamer (Department Chair) 756-5560 • Bldg. 45, #104

TH101 First Year Seminar (F) TH227 Theatre History I (F) TH345 Rehearsal and Performance (W) TH450 Directing (S) TH461 Senior Project Seminar (F) Mainstage Production Director (W)

Mrs. Rebecca Anderson 756-1465 • Bldg. 45, #103

Dept. Administrative Support Coordinator (ASC)

Dr. Al Schnupp 756-2030 • Bldg. 45, #210

TH220 Acting Methods (W, S) TH240 Improv (W, S) TH345 Rehearsal and Performance (F) TH350 Playwriting (W) TH470 Selected Advanced Topics: Contemporary Playwriting (S) Mainstage Production Director (F)

Prof. Dan Schultz 756-5183 • Bldg. 26M, #106 TH210 Introduction to Theatre (F)

Prof. Mark Sitko 756-5183 • Bldg. 26M, #106 TH290 Script Analysis (S) TH345 Rehearsal and Performance (S) Mainstage Production Director (S)

Prof. Diana Stanton (Dance Program Head) 756-2039 • Bldg. 21, #103B DANC/TH280 Body Awareness and Expression (W)

Prof. Philip Valle 756-5183 • Bldg. 26M, #106 TH210.01 Introduction to Theatre (F, W, S) TH227 Theatre History I (W) TH228 Theatre History II (F) TH380 Theatre for Young Audiences (W) TH305 Topics in Diversity on the American Stage (S)

Theatre Program Faculty & Staff 2017/18

Fall (F), Winter (W), Spring (S), Summer (Su)

schedules & teaching assignments subject to change

4,000 Miles written by Amy Herzog

November 2–4, 9–11 While biking across America, 21 year-old Leo experiences a horrific event. Arriving in New York City, Leo spends a month with his feisty 91 year-old grandmother. Together, the pair navigates a maze of heartbreak, humor and healing.

‘80s Mix Tape Orchesis Dance Concert

January 19–20, 25–27 ‘80s Mix Tape is the Cal Poly Orchesis Dance Company’s 48th Annual Performance. A concert theme such as the 1980s is a first for Orchesis, and it requires that all ten choreographers create dances to music recorded between 1980 and 1989. Cabbage Patch your way down memory lane while watching modern, ballet, musical theatre, and jazz pieces made by Cal Poly faculty and students, as well as guest artists from SLO, West Virginia, and New York City.

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui written by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Jennifer Wise

March 1–3, 8–10 1930s Chicago – the Great Depression has laid waste to the city’s grocery business. Along comes Arturo Ui to make a name for himself. Together, with his gang of thugs, Ui’s offer of small-time protection quickly transform into a menacing grab for absolute power. Bertolt Brecht’s historical parable in the form of an old-fashioned gangster play, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is a clever and frightening satire about the rise of a demagogue; a compelling, cautionary tale ripe for our current time.

Hookman written by Lauren Yee May 10–12, 17–19

Transitioning from home to university can prove challenging—especially when facing homesickness, roommate relationships…and an urban legend stalking those around you. Lauren Yee’s “existential slasher comedy” follows a group of women as they navigate their freshman year of college; exploring significant issues confronting college students today in a manner that is simultaneously familiar and surreal.

Student Dance Concert May 23–25

Annual One-Act Play Festival June 9–10

Theatre & Dance Production Season 2017/18

Course # Course Title Units F W S Su Prerequisites

TH101 First Year Seminar 1 • none

TH210 Introduction to Theatre (GE C3) 4 • • • none

TH220 Acting Methods 4 • • TH210

TH227 Theatre History I (GE C3) 4 • • none

TH228 Theatre History II (GE C3) 4 • none

TH225 Costume Construction I 4 • • • may not be taken concurrently with TH230/330

TH230 Stagecraft I 4 • • • may not be taken concurrently with TH225/325

TH240 Improvisational Theatre 4 • • none

TH245 Introduction to Stage Management 4 TH210

TH260 Voice and Diction for the Stage 4 none

TH270 Stage Make-Up 4 none

TH275 Selected Topics 1 - 4 consent of instructor

TH280 Body Awareness and Expression 4 • none

TH285 Undergraduate Internship (CR/NC) 1 - 4 • • • TH 101; TH 210; and consent of instructor

TH290 Script Analysis 4 • TH210, TH227 or TH228

TH295 Foundations in Theatrical Design 4 • TH210

TH305 Topics in Diversity on the American Stage (GE C4/USCP) 4 • Junior standing; completion of GE Areas A and C3. Recommended: C3

with a TH prefix. Fulfills USCP.Fulfills GE C4 except for Theatre majors

TH325 Costume Construction II 4 • • • Junior standing; may not be taken concurrently with TH230/330

TH330 Stagecraft II 4 • • • Junior standing; may not be taken concurrently with TH225/325

TH341 Advanced Acting Studio 4 • TH210, TH220, or consent of instructor

TH345 Rehearsal and Performance 4 • • • audition only

TH350 Seminar in Playwriting 4 • TH210, completion of GE Area A

TH360 Theatre in the United States (GE C4) 4Junior standing; completion of GE Areas A and C3. Recommended: C3

with a TH prefix. Fulfills USCP.Fulfills GE C4 except for Theatre majors

TH370 Costume History 4 • TH210 or consent of instructor

TH380 Theatre for Young Audiences 4 • TH210 or upper-division LS, CD or PYSCH course

TH390 Global Theatre and Performance (GE C4) 4Junior standing; completion of GE Areas A and C3. Recommended: C3

with a TH prefix. Fulfills USCP.Fulfills GE C4 except for Theatre majors

TH400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates 1 - 4 • • • consent of instructor

TH430 Scenic Design 4 • TH290, TH295, or consent of instructor

TH432 Costume Design 4 • TH290, TH295, or consent of instructor

TH434 Lighting Design 4 TH290, TH295, or consent of instructor

TH450 Directing 4 • TH290 and consent of instructor

TH461 Senior Project Seminar 3 • Senior standing, Theatre majors only or consent of instructor

TH470 Selected Advanced Topics 1 - 4 • • consent of instructor

TH471 Selected Advanced Laboratory 1 - 4 consent of instructor

TH480 Advanced Internship (CR/NC) 4 • • • Junior standing; 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor

updated Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department

Theatre Arts Major 2017/2018 Projected Course Offerings

(subject to change dependent upon variable quarterly teaching assignments)

Theatre Arts Advisor Assignments Fall Quarter 2017

58 THEATRE MAJORS

Additional questions related to specific advising issues, substitutions, internships, study abroad, and/or change of major should be done in consultation with your specific major advisor and the chair of the Department. indicates FTF, new transfer, or returning student (Fall 2017)

Prof. Thomas Bernard (Bldg. 42D-100A) tjbernar@calpoly.edu x65099

Boyarsky, Samantha Chavez, Zandler

Clark, Riley Halstead, Katie

Holmes, Alexandra Lei, Daphne

Guzzetta, Kat Mayer, Cleo

Nolasco, Nicholas Purvis, Haley

Rangel, Isabel

Prof. Brian Healy (Bldg. 45-102) bphealy@calpoly.edu x66071 Cagney, Cassidy Clahan, Ryan

Fogel, Katryna Franaszek, Matthew

Lacy, Cian Navigato, Tricia

Newton, David Pereira, Beatriz

Phillips, Brady Rittershaus, Kira

Sanchez-Howe, Jedrek

Prof. Josh Machamer (chair) (Bldg. 45-104) jmachame@calpoly.edu x65560 Bouse-Eaton, Tatum Brennan, Corrie

Bubier, Anna Burger, Katherine

Caven, Donald Chiang, Johan

Costa, Tony Curran, Kathryn

De Los Santos, Austine Dickerson, Sarah

Doebler, Ryan Drori, Rotem

Eason, Andrew Fassler, Zoe

Keswick, Jacob Kluger, Emily

Lamoureux, Garrett Morrison, Liam

Pevreal, Luke Pomeroy, Heidi

Ramirez, Bella Sabella, Sophia

Santos, Christa Tracy, Grantland

Wright, Karess

Dr. Al Schnupp (Bldg. 45-210) aschnupp@calpoly.edu x62030 Barber, Austin Blume, Lyrica

Cheng, Garrett Duong, Gabrielle

Martin, Chelsea McClinton, Jennifer

Hickman, Sierra Procita, Leah

Spalding, Jack Watson, Dylan

Yagi, Jacob

Advising FAQ’sWhat is advising?

Advising can be considered active engagement with your education. It is a way in which students and advisors work/communicate together about courses and academic plans in order to aide graduating on time.

Why should I seek advising?

In addition to helping students monitor their progress to degree, advising is a way in which students can constantly stay in touch with changes to curriculum requirements, look into course substitutions, explore internship and study abroad opportunities, as well as, if necessary, talk about changing majors.

Who are my advisors?

The department has assigned each student a particular faculty advisor. In addition, the College of Liberal Arts has specific advisors dedicated to serve all majors. The chair of the department are also resources to consult.

When should I seek help from an advisor?

Students should see their advisor at least once a quarter. When students are exploring options such as changing majors, substitutions, study abroad, and the like, a meeting with an advisor should be scheduled. Additionally, checking-in with an advisor regularly can help students stay up-to-date with current departmental, college and university policies, procedures and schedules.

Where can I find my advisors?

Theatre Program advisors can be accessed in their office, via email or phone, as well as by also consulting with the Department ASC.

Where do you look before seeing an advisor about classes and course requirements?

All departments at Cal Poly track each major’s academic status every quarter. This includes both grades and progress through the major curriculum. However, you still need to keep up with your status via Poly Profile as well as your Degree Progress Report (DPR). These links can be found on your my.calpoly.edu portal Ultimately, it is your responsibility to manage your academic career here at Cal Poly

College of Liberal Arts advisors can be found in Bldg. 47, Room 22B email: claadvising@calpoly.edu; phone: 805-756-6200

Advising FAQ’s

What courses can I substitute for others?

• Course substitutions are made on a case-by-case basis and in circumstances of extreme need. Please see your academic advisor for information.

I want to drop a class that I’m enrolled in. If I just stop attending, is that sufficient? • No! To officially drop a class during the eight (8) day add/drop

period at the beginning of each quarter, you must do so in PASS.

• If you need to withdraw from a course later in the quarter, you must have a documented “serious and compelling reason.”

• Please see your theatre arts faculty advisor before you attempt to withdraw from any Cal Poly course after the second week of instruction.

Can I take any TH courses more than once? • The following are the only theatre arts classes that can be repeated

for credit:

1. TH305 (Topics in Diversity...) – 8 units

2. TH325 (Costume Construction II) – 8 units

3. TH330 (Stagecraft II) – 8 units

4. TH341 (Advanced Acting Studio) – 12 units

5. TH345 (Rehearsal & Performance) – 12 units

6. TH400 (Special Problems) – 1-8 units

7. TH480 (Internship) – 8 units

If I do poorly – or fail – any Cal Poly course, what can I do? • Undergraduate students cannot repeat courses in which they have

earned a C or better grade.

• Undergraduate students may repeat a maximum of 16 units at Cal Poly for purposes of improving their GPA. If the second grade is equal to or higher than the first, then it replaces the first grade. The original grade is "forgiven" from the GPA computation, but both grades appear on the student's transcript.

• A course is eligible for grade forgiveness one time only. Consecutive attempts beyond the second attempt are averaged into the GPA along with the second attempt while the grade from the first attempt remains forgiven.

• Students may repeat an additional 18 units in addition to the 16 units for which grade forgiveness is permitted. Once the 16 unit forgiveness limit is reached, the grade from the repeat attempt shall not replace the original grade; instead both grades shall be calculated into the overall GPA.

• Once students accumulate 34 units (16 units with forgiveness + 18 units with averaging) of repeated courses, they will no longer be allowed to repeat any future courses.

Can I take a course Credit/No Credit; in other words, I get the units, but not a letter grade? • Yes. A student is eligible to take a MAXIMUM of sixteen (16) units as

CR/NC.

Which TH major or support course can I take Credit/No Credit?

• You may not take any Theatre Arts (TH) required or elective course CR/NC with the exception of TH101 or TH480, which are designated CR/NC classes.

• If you want to take a support course (i.e., ARCH 217, etc.) CR/NC, please see your faculty advisor.

Can I take a GE course Credit/No Credit? • Yes. A student may take a four (4) unit GE class CR/NC.

Can I change into another major or double major?

• Students must complete at least one (1) quarter at Cal Poly before requesting a change or addition of major.

What is the process for changing my major?

• Meet with current Theatre advisor to review major options and talk about career paths. Consider, also, consulting with Career Services, other advisors, and faculty and/or department heads/chairs in both Theatre and potential target majors.

• Meet with the department head/chair or designee in the target major to determine the likelihood of success in the new major.

• Review the curriculum requirements for the target major.

• If the target major is not a good fit for the student, the student will be advised to look at other options.

• If the student receives a positive assessment based on consideration of the basic target major criteria and it is clear that he/she can complete degree requirements in the new major within a timely fashion, then an ICMA will be developed.

• Students who enter into an individualized change of major agreement (ICMA) and do not complete the ICMA requirements will not be eligible to request that major again later in their career at Cal Poly.

• The change of major will be approved once the student has successfully met all of the requirements of the ICMA.

• The ICMA must be feasible to complete and be completed in no more than two (2) quarters.

• A change of major agreement will be void if a student is academically disqualified prior to the completion of the agreement.

• The change of major will be approved once the student has successfully met all of the requirements of the ICMA.

How do I get credit for the Graduate Writing Exam (GWR)? • Enrolling in ENGL339 Shakespeare takes care of this requirement.

• You must be at junior status (90 units) to receive credit.

Advising FAQ’s

When is my expected Graduation Term?

• When students reach 75% or more of degree completion, as indicated on their Academic Progress gauge on Poly Profile, the Office of the Registrar will input an expected graduation term for them that is one year away. Students will receive an email from evaluations@calpoly.edu, informing them that this expected grad term has been set for them, and that they are expected to graduate within four quarters.

• The expected graduation term can be viewed in the Student Center and Poly Profile. Students are not able to register beyond their expected graduation term.

• However, there may be some very legitimate reasons why some students need to extend this graduation term beyond the one that is automatically set for them. Students with such academically or personally justifiable reasons to extend their graduation term can fill out the Change of Degree Completion Term Form and see their advisor for possible approval of the request to extend.

• Once you have been notified that your graduation term has been set, you should access your Degree Progress Report each time you register, to ensure that you are fulfilling the requirements for your degree. If you have any questions about your degree requirements, you should see your advisor.

What is Academic Probation?

• Undergraduate students are automatically placed on academic probation when the current term grade point average (unadjusted for any subsequent grade forgiveness), Cal Poly cumulative grade point average, and/or higher education grade point average (GPA) drops below 2.000 (i.e., the equivalent of an average grade of C).

• Students are notified promptly via campus email by the Office of the Registrar if placed on academic probation. Students are responsible for checking their campus email accounts regularly.

What is Academic Disqualification?

• Undergraduate students will be placed on academic disqualification status if their Cal Poly cumulative GPA (CPSLO GPA) or their higher education GPA (Higher Ed GPA) falls below the following academic progress level GPA limits based on the corresponding academic progress levels (degree applicable work completed):

Academic Progress Levels & Academic Progress Level GPA Limits:

Academic Progress Level IV (75.1%-100%): 1.950 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA

Academic Progress Level III (45.1%-75%): 1.850 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA

Academic Progress Level II (20.1%-45%): 1.700 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA

Academic Progress Level I (0%-20%): 1.500 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA

• New Student Success Clause: To allow for an adjustment period, first-time freshmen and new transfer students will not be placed on academic disqualification status until the end of the first academic year even if their GPA falls below the designated academic progress level GPA limits.

How would I be notified of Academic Disqualification?

• Students who fall into academic disqualification status will be notified via email from the Office of the Registrar before the beginning of the next quarter.  Their academic status will also show on their student portal, in their Poly Profile. Failure to notify students does not create the right to continue enrollment.

• Students will not be dismissed due to academic disqualification status at the end of the winter quarter. Those students who fall into academic disqualification status at the end of winter quarter will be placed on an academic success contract that, if successfully met, may result in permission to continue beyond spring quarter.

• However, students who are placed on an academic success contract at the end of fall quarter and who fail to meet the conditions of their contract will be dismissed at the end of winter quarter.

What is Administrative-Academic Probation?

• Undergraduate students may be placed on administrative-academic probation by action of the dean of the college in which the students’ declared major resides for any of the following reasons:

• Withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of courses in two successive terms or in any three terms. (Note: students who are on an approved leave of absence is not subject to administrative-academic probation for such withdrawal.)

• Repeated failure to make Expected Academic Progress (as defined in the Academic Standards section of the Cal Poly Catalog) toward the stated degree or program objective when such failure appears to be due to circumstances within the control of the student.

• Failure to comply, after due notice, with an academic requirement or regulation which is routine for all students or a defined group of students (for example, failure to complete a required CSU or campus examination, failure to complete a required practicum, failure to comply with professional standards appropriate to the field of study, failure to complete a specified number of units as a condition for receiving student financial aid or making satisfactory progress in the academic program).

How will I know if I’ve been put on Administrative-Academic Probation?

• When such action is taken, students are notified via campus email and are provided with the conditions for removal from probation and the circumstances that would lead to disqualification, should probation not be removed.

Who else can I contact for questions and/or information?

• Josh Machamer, TH Department chair @ 756-5560

• CLA Advising Center, Bldg. 47, Room 22B, 756-6200 or claadvising@calpoly.edu

Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department

BA Theatre Arts Curriculum Requirements (AY17-19)

BA THEATRE ARTS updated 03.23.17

Note: No major or support courses may be selected as credit/no credit.MAJOR COURSES (76) Units GENERAL EDUCATION (GE)

TH 101 First-Year Theatre Seminar 1 72 units required, 8 of which are specified in Major/Support

TH 210 Intro to Theatre (C3) 1 4 Minimum of 12 units required at the 300 level.TH 220 Acting Methods 4 Area A CommunicationTH 225 Costume Construction I 4 A1 4TH 227 Theatre History I 4 A2 4TH 228 Theatre History II 4 A3 4TH 230 Stagecraft I 4 Area B Science and MathematicsTH 260 or TH 270 or TH 280 4 B1 4TH 290 Script Analysis 4 B1 4TH 295 Foundations in Theatrical Design 4 B2 4TH 305 Topics in Div on the Am Stage (USCP) 4 B3 4TH 330 Stagecraft II 4 B4

or TH 325 Costume Construction II 4TH 350 Seminar in Playwriting 4 Area C Arts and HumanitiesTH 430 Scenic Design or TH 432 Costume Design 4 C1 4TH 450 Directing 4 C2 4TH 461 Senior Project Seminar 3 C3Select 4 units from the following (lower division): 4 C4

TH 240, 245, 260², 270², 275³, 280², 285 Area D/E Society and the IndividualSelect 12 units from the following (upper division): D1 4

D2 4D3 4D4 4D5 4

Area F Technology (upper div) ………..………………………

SUPPORT COURSES (12)ENGL 339 Introduction to Shakespeare (C4) 1 4 FREE ELECTIVES (At least 9 units must be upper division)……… 28Select 4 units from the following (lower division): 1 Required in Support; also satisfies GE

2 If not used to meet Major core requirements, these courses meet Major electives.

Select 4 units from the following (upper division):

OTHER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:• Cal Poly, Higher Ed, and Major GPA must all be at

least 2.00•

All students must complete:• United States Cultural Pluralism Requirement•• 60 units Upper Division (any 300-400 level classes)• Upper Division units in the Major: 27•

For students admitted Fall 2016 and after, a grade of C- or higher is required in GE A1, A2, A3, and one GE B1 course

Graduation Writing Requirement

Residency Requirements: See Degree Progress Report for details

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3 Repeatable courses, if taken twice with different topics, can be used to meet Theatre Major electives as well as Major core requirements.

Mathematics/Statistics ……………………...……..……

Literature ………………...……..………………………

ISLA 240 or any lower division (100 or 200-level) ARCH/ART/DANC/MU course

LS 310 or any upper division (300 or 400-level) ARCH/ART/DANC/ENGL/ISLA/MU course

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Life Science …………...……………………........…….Physical Science ………………....…………………….

B1-B5 Elective……………………...……………………….One lab with either B2 or B3 ………………...……….

Philosophy …………..…………………...………………

TH 305³, 325³, 330³, 341³, 345, 360, 370, 380, 390, 400³, 430², 432², 434, 470³, 471³, 480

12 The American Exp (40404) ……………………………

Comp Social Institutions ……..…………..…………..

Units Required 180

Self Dev (CSU Area E) ………………….…………….Upper-division elective ..…………..……………………

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Expository Writing ……..………...……………..……..Oral Communication ……………….………………….Reasoning, Argument & Writing …………….………..

Fine/Performing Arts (4 units in Major) 1 …………… Upper-division elective (4 units in Support) 1 (NO TH) ...

Political Economy …………....….….….……………..

Mathematics/Statistics ……………………...……..……

NOTE: This document can be used as a compact display of courses and other curricular requirements of the time of publication of the 2017-2019 catalog. The Degree Progress Report must be used to track students’ progress in all degree requirements, throughout their Cal Poly career.

Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department

BA Theatre Arts Curriculum Requirements (AY15-17) !

BA THEATRE ARTS updated 04.23.15

Note: No major or support courses may be selected as credit/no credit.

MAJOR COURSES (76) Units GENERAL EDUCATION (GE)TH 101 First-Year Theatre Seminar 1 72 units required, 8 of which are specified in Major/Support

TH 210 Intro to Theatre (C3) 1 4 Minimum of 12 units required at the 300 level.

TH 220 Acting Methods 4 Area A CommunicationTH 225 Costume Construction I 4 A1 4TH 227 Theatre History I 4 A2 4TH 228 Theatre History II 4 A3 4TH 230 Stagecraft I 4 Area B Science and MathematicsTH 260 or TH 270 or TH 280 4 B1 4TH 290 Script Analysis 4 B1 4TH 295 Foundations in Theatrical Design 4 B2 4TH 305 Topics in Div on the Am Stage (USCP) 4 B3 4TH 330 Stagecraft II 4 B4

or TH 325 Costume Construction II 4TH 350 Seminar in Playwriting 4 Area C Arts and HumanitiesTH 430 Scenic Design or TH 432 Costume Design 4 C1 4TH 450 Directing 4 C2 4TH 461 Senior Project Seminar 3 C3Select 4 units from the following (lower division): 4 C4

TH 240, 260², 270², 275³, 280² Area D/E Society and the IndividualSelect 12 units from the following (upper division): D1 4

D2 4D3 4D4 4D5 4

Area F Technology (upper div) ………..………………………

SUPPORT COURSES (12) FREE ELECTIVES (At least 9 units must be upper division)……… 28ENGL 339 Introduction to Shakespeare (C4) 1 4Select 4 units from the following (lower division):

•

Select 4 units from the following (upper division): All students must complete:• United States Cultural Pluralism Requirement• Graduation Writing Requirement• 60 units Upper Division (any 300-400 level classes)

1 Required in Support; also satisfies GE • Upper Division units in the Major: 182 If not used to meet Major core requirements, these courses meet Major electives. •

ISLA 240 or any lower division (100 or 200-level) ARCH/ART/DANC/MU course

LS 310 or any upper division (300 or 400-level) ARCH/ART/DANC/ENGL/ISLA/MU course

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Life Science …………...……………………........…….Physical Science ………………....…………………….

B1-B5 Elective……………………...……………………….One lab with either B2 or B3 ………………...……….

Philosophy …………..…………………...………………

Residency Requirements: See Degree Progress Report for details

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Mathematics/Statistics ……………………...……..……

Literature ………………...……..………………………

OTHER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:Cal Poly, Higher Ed, and Major GPA must all be at least 2.00

Political Economy …………....….….….……………..

Mathematics/Statistics ……………………...……..……

TH 305³, 325³, 330³, 341³, 345, 360, 370, 380, 390, 400³, 430², 432², 434, 470³, 471³, 480

12 The American Exp (40404) ……………………………

Comp Social Institutions ……..…………..…………..

NOTE: This document can be used as a compact display of courses and other curricular requirements of the time of publication of the 2015-2017 catalog. The Degree Progress Report must be used to track students’ progress in all degree requirements, throughout their Cal Poly career.

3 Repeatable courses, if taken twice with different topics, can be used to meet Theatre Major electives as well as Major core requirements.

Units Required 180

Self Dev (CSU Area E) ………………….…………….Upper-division elective ..…………..……………………

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Expository Writing ……..………...……………..……..Oral Communication ……………….………………….Reasoning, Argument & Writing …………….………..

Fine/Performing Arts (4 units in Major) 1 …………… Upper-division elective (4 units in Support) 1 (NO TH) ...

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efer to current catalog for prerequisites.**O

ne course from each of the follow

ing GE areas m

ust be completed: A

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3, B1, B

1, B2, B

3, (B4 [lab] m

ust be completed w

ith either B2 or B

3),S

up

po

rt (12

) B

1-B5 elective, C

1, C2, D

1, D2, D

3, D4, D

5 and F. D5 and F should be taken only after Junior standing is reached (90 units).

Two (2

) courses must be com

pleted from G

E B1.

Gen

eral Ed. (6

4)

Refer to online catalog for G

E course selection and Graduation W

riting Requirem

ent (GW

R).

Free Electives (28

)

3 Both TH

225 and TH 230 are required for degree.

4 Both TH

290 and TH 295 are required for degree.

5 At least 9 units of Free Electives m

ust be Upper D

ivision (300-400 level) to meet graduation requirem

ents.

Free Elective (4)

Free Elective (4)

Free Elective (4)

Free Elective (4)

GE (4

) **

GE (4

) **

GE (4

) **

Up

per D

ivision Free Elective (4

)5

Choose three (3) upper division Theatre:

TH 3

05

, 32

5, 3

30

, 34

1, 3

45

, 36

0, 3

70

, 38

0, 3

90

, 40

0, 4

30

, 43

2, 4

34

, 47

0, 4

71

, or 48

0 (1

2)

2 *

Topics in Diversity on the

Am

erican Stage

TH 3

05

(4) *

[USCP]

Choose course

not previously taken:

Choose one:

TH 2

25

or TH 2

30

(4)

3

Choose course not previously taken:

TH 2

25

or TH 2

30

(4)

3

(TH 210, 227, or

228)

1st-Yr Theatre Sem

inar

Intro to Theatre

Acting M

ethodsChoose one:

TH 2

27

(4)

(TH 210, 227, or

228)

LS 3

10

; any 3

00

-40

0 level A

RC

H, A

RT, D

AN

C,

ENG

L, ISLA

, MU

(4) *

Choose one (1) upper division S

upport:

2 Repeatable courses, if taken tw

ice with different topics, can be used to m

eet major electives as w

ell as major core requirem

ents (TH 275, 325, 330, 341,

400, 470, 471).

GE (4

) **

GE (4

) **

Expository Writing EN

GL 1

33

or 13

4 (4

)**

[A1]

GE (4

) **

GE (4

) **

Sem

inar in Playw

riting

(TH 210, G

E Area

A)

TH 2

60

, 27

0, or D

AN

C / TH

28

0

(4)

1

Choose one:

(TH 290, Instr. consent

(Sr. standing)

Updated 6/23/2017

Senior Project

Sem

inarD

irecting

Theatre History I

GE (4

) **

[GE A

rea]

TOTAL YEAR

LY UN

ITS

Course Title

Co

urse #

(Un

its)(Prerequisite)

GE (4

) **

Up

per D

ivision Free Elective (4

)5

Up

per D

ivision Free Elective (4

)5

1 If not used to meet m

ajor core requirements, m

ay be used to meet other m

ajor electives. See catalog.

Grad

uation

Writin

g R

equ

iremen

t GW

R*

(Students can attempt to fulfill the requirem

ent after 90 earned units; students should com

plete the requirement before senior

year)

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LY UN

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NITS

TOTAL YEAR

LY UN

ITS

Oral C

omm

unication CO

MS

10

1 or 1

02

(4)*

*[A

2]

GE (4

) **

Choose one upper division Theatre:

TH 4

30

or 43

2 (4

)1

(TH 290 and 295)

(Jr. standing, GE A

reas A and C

1)

Introduction to Shakespeare

GE (4

) **

GE (4

) **

Choose one low

er division Theatre:TH

24

0, 2

45

, 26

0, 2

70

, 27

5, 2

80

, 28

5 (4

)1

,2

*

(Jr. standing)

Choose one upper division Theatre:

TH 3

25

or 33

0 (4

)1

,2

GE (4

) **

Theatre History II

TH 2

28

(4)

Reasoning, A

rgumentation, &

Writing [A

3]C

OM

S 1

26

; CO

MS

/ENG

L 14

5; EN

GL 1

48

; PH

IL 12

6 (4

)**

(Com

pletion of GE A1 w

ith a C- or better)

An

y 10

0-2

00

level AR

CH

, AR

T, DA

NC

, MU

or ISLA

2

40

(4) *

Choose one (1) low

er division Support:

17-19.48THB

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B.A. in TH

EATRE AR

TSSuggested 4-Year Academ

ic Flowchart

2015-17 Catalog

FRESHMAN

SOPHO

MO

REJUNIO

RSENIO

RFall

Winter

Spring

FallW

interS

pringFall

Winter

Spring

FallW

interS

pring

TH 3

05

(4)

TH 3

50

(4)

TH 4

61

(3)

TH 4

50

(4)

TH 1

01

(1)

TH 2

20

(4)

TH 2

90

or 29

5TH

29

0 or 2

95

**

(4)

3(4

)3

[USC

P] [C4]

ENG

L 33

9 (4

) [C4]

****

TH 2

10

(4)

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[C3]

**

****

**

****

****

Can be taken anytim

e during Freshman Year

**

Can be taken anytim

e during Freshman Year

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4443

TOTAL:

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EN

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efer to current catalog for prerequisites.**O

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ust be completed: A

1, A2, A

3, B1, B

1, B2, B

3, (B4 [lab] m

ust be completed w

ith either B2 or B

3),M

ajor (7

6)

B1-B

5 elective, C1, C

2, D1, D

2, D3, D

4, D5 and F. D

5 and F should be taken only after Junior standing is reached (90 units).

Two (2

) courses must be com

pleted from G

E B1.

Su

pp

ort (1

2)

Refer to online catalog for G

E course selection and Graduation W

riting Requirem

ent (GW

R).

Gen

eral Ed

. (64

)

Free Electives (2

8)

3 Both

TH 290 and 295 are required for degree.

3 Both

TH 225 and 230 are required for degree.

First-Year Theatre Sem

inarActing M

ethods

GE (4

)

GE (4

)

Expository Writing EN

GL 1

33

or 13

4 (4

)**

[A1]

TH 3

05

, 32

5, 3

30

, 34

1, 3

45

, 36

0, 3

70

, 38

0, 3

90

, 40

0, 4

30

, 43

2, 4

34

, 47

0, 4

71

, or 48

0 (1

2)

2

*

Free Elective (4)

GE (4

)

Up

per D

ivision Free Elective (4

)

Up

per D

ivision Free Elective (4

)

Free Elective (4)

Choose one upper division Theatre:

TH 3

25

or 33

0 (4

)1

,2TH

22

5 or TH

23

0(4

)4

TH 2

25

or TH 2

30

(4)

4

GE (4

)

GE (4

)

Theatre History II

TH 2

27

(4)

Theatre History I

Choose one low

er division Theatre:TH

24

0, 2

60

, 27

0, 2

75

, 28

0 (4

)1

,2

*

GE (4

)

Free Elective (4)

GE (4

)

GE (4

)

GE (4

)

GE (4

)

(Jr. standing, GE A

reas A and C

1)

Introduction to Shakespeare

Introduction to Theatre

An

y 10

0-2

00

level AR

CH

, AR

T, DA

NC

, MU

or ISLA

2

40

(4) *

LS 3

10

; any 3

00

-40

0 level A

RC

H, A

RT, D

AN

C,

ENG

L, ISLA

, MU

(4) *

Choose one (1) upper division S

upport:

Senior Project

Sem

inarD

irecting

(TH 290, Instr. consent

(Sr. standing)

(Jr. standing)

Choose three (3) upper division Theatre:

Choose one upper division Theatre:

TH 4

30

or 43

2 (4

)1

2 Repeatable courses, if taken tw

ice with different topics, can be used to m

eet major electives as w

ell as major core requirem

ents (TH 275, 325, 330, 341, 400, 470, 471).

Updated 6/10/2015

(TH 210)

Choose one:

Topics in D

iversity on the A

merican

Sem

inar in Playw

riting

Choose course not previously taken:

(Jr. standing, GE

Areas A

& C

3 in TH)

(TH 210, G

E Area

A)

TH 2

60

, 27

0, or D

AN

C / TH

28

0

(4)

1

Choose one:

TH 2

28

(4)

Choose course

not previously taken:

Choose one:

(TH 290 and 295, or Instr. consent)

GE (4

)

GE (4

)

[GE A

rea]

TOTAL YEARLY UNITS

Course Title

Co

urse #

(Un

its)

(Prerequisite)

1 If not used to meet m

ajor core requirements, m

ay be used to meet other m

ajor electives. See catalog.

Choose one (1) low

er division Support:

Reasoning, A

rgumentation, &

Writing [A

3]C

OM

S 1

26

; CO

MS

/ENG

L 14

5; EN

GL 1

48

; PH

IL 12

6 (4

)**

(Com

pletion of GE A

1 with a C

- or better)C

an be taken anytime betw

een Winter of Freshm

an and Winter of S

ophomore Years.

Grad

uation

Writin

g R

equ

iremen

t GW

R*

(Students can attempt to fulfill the requirem

ent after 90 earned units; students should com

plete the requirement before senior

year)

TOTAL YEARLY UNITS

TOTAL YEARLY UNITS

TOTAL YEARLY UNITS

Up

per D

ivision Free Elective (4

)

Oral C

omm

unication CO

MS

10

1 or 1

02

(4)*

*[A

2]

GE (4

)

Free Elective (4)

15-17.48THBAU

B.A. Theatre Arts Major – Fall Quarter 2017 Schedule of Classes FINAL as of Wednesday, July 26, 2017

S M T W TH F

7a

8a

9aTH210-01

Introduction to Theatre

TH210-03 Introduction to

Theatre

TH210-01 Introduction to Theatre

TH210-03 Introduction to

Theatre

9:10a-11:00a 9:10a-11:00a 9:10a-11:00a 9:10a-11:00a

10aTH341 Advanced

Acting Studio: Acting Styles Valle Schultz

TH341 Advanced Acting Studio: Acting Styles Valle Schultz

10:10a-12:00p44-227

(Spanos Theatre) 186-C100 10:10a-12:00p44-227

(Spanos Theatre) 186-C100

11a Hendricks

Departmental MeetingsHendricks

Production Meetings

45-21211:00a-12:00p

45-21211:00a-12:00p

12p TH227 Theatre History I

TH430 Scenic Design

TH227 Theatre History I

TH430 Scenic Design

12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p

1p Machamer Healy Machamer Healy

02-212 45-202 02-212 45-202

2pTH225/325 Costume

Construction I/II

TH230/330 Stagecraft I/II

TH228–01 Theatre History II

TH461 Senior Project

Seminar

TH225/325 Costume

Construction I/II

TH230/330 Stagecraft I/II

TH228–01 Theatre History II

TH461 Senior Project

Seminar

2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p

3p Bryan/Machamer Bryson/Healy Valle Machamer Bryan/Machamer Bryson/Healy Valle Machamer

45-T 45-206 186-C202 45-212 45-T 45-206 186-C202 45-212

4pTH101

First Year Seminar

4:10p - 5:00p

Machamer 45-212

5p

6p

7pFall Quarter Production (4,000 Miles)

TH345 Rehearsal and PerformanceSunday - Thursday; 7p-10:00p

Schnupp

45-212

B.A. Theatre Arts Major – Winter Quarter 2018 Schedule of Classes DRAFT (subject to change) as of Wednesday, June 28, 2017

S M T W TH

7a

8aTH380 Theatre

for Young Audiences

TH380 Theatre for Young Audiences

9:10a-11:00a 9:10a-11:00a

9a VALLETH210-01

Introduction to Theatre

TH220 Acting Methods VALLE

TH210-01 Introduction to Theatre

TH220 Acting Methods

45-2129:10a-11:00a 9:10a-11:00a

45-2129:10a-11:00a 9:10a-11:00a

10aTH370 Costume

History VALLE SCHNUPPTH370 Costume

History VALLE SCHNUPP

10:10a-12:00p44-227

(Spanos Theatre)45-212

10:10a-12:00p44-227

(Spanos Theatre)45-212

11a BRYANDepartmental Meetings

BRYANProduction Meetings

45-21211:00a-12:00p

45-21211:00a-12:00p

12pTH227-01

Theatre History ITH432

Costume Design

DANC/TH280 Body

Awareness & Expression

TH227-01 Theatre History I

TH432 Costume

Design

DANC/TH280 Body

Awareness & Expression

12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p 9:10a-11:00a 12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p 9:10a-11:00a

1p VALLETH470 Advanced Selected Topics

BERNARD STANTON VALLETH350

PlaywritingBERNARD STANTON

TBD12:10p-4:00p 45-202

60-06 TBD12:10p-4:00p 45-202

60-06

2pTH225/325 Costume

Construction I/IITH230/330

Stagecraft I/II HENDRICKSTH240 Improv TH225/325 Costume

Construction I/IITH230/330

Stagecraft I/II SCHNUPPTH240 Improv

2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 45-212 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 45-212 2:10p-4:00p

3p BERNARD HEALY SCHNUPP BERNARD HEALY SCHNUPP

45T 45-20645-212

45T 45-20645-212

4p

5p

6p

7p Winter Quarter Production (The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui)

TH345 Rehearsal and PerformanceSunday - Thursday; 7p-10:30p

MACHAMER

45-212

B.A. Theatre Arts Major – Spring Quarter 2018 Schedule of Classes DRAFT (subject to change) as of Wednesday, July 12, 2017

S M T W TH F

7a

8a

9aTH210-01

Introduction to Theatre

TH220 Acting Methods

TH210-01 Introduction

to Theatre

TH220 Acting Methods

9:10a-11:00a 2:10p-4:00p 9:10a-11:00a 2:10p-4:00p

10a TH470 Contemporary

Playwriting

TH210-02 Introduction to

TheatreVALLE SCHNUPP

TH210-02 Introduction to

TheatreVALLE SCHNUPP

10:10a-12:00p44-227

(Spanos Theatre) 45-212 10:10a-12:00p44-227

(Spanos Theatre) 45-212

11a 10:10a-2:00p HENDRICKSDepartmental Meetings

HENDRICKSProduction Meetings

TBD 11:00a-12:00p TBD 11:00a-12:00p

12p SCHNUPP

TH295 Foundations in

Theatrical Design Design

TH305 Topics in Diversity on the American Stage

TH295 Foundations in

Theatrical Design Design

TH305 Topics in Diversity on the American Stage

12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p 12:10p-2:00p

1p 45-212 BERNARD VALLE BERNARD VALLE

45-202TBD

45-202TBD

2pTH225/325 Costume

Construction I/IITH230/330

Stagecraft I/IITH240 Improv TH225/325

Costume Construction I/II

TH230/330 Stagecraft I/II

TH240 Improv

2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p 2:10p-4:00p

3p BERNARD HEALY SCHNUPP BERNARD HEALY SCHNUPP

45T 45-206 45-212 45T 45-206 45-212

4p TH450 DirectingTH290 Script

Analysis TH450 DirectingTH290 Script

Analysis

4:10p-6:00p 9:10a-11:00a 4:10p-6:00p 9:10a-11:00a

5p MACHAMER SITKO MACHAMER SITKO

45-21245-212

45-21245-212

6p

7p Spring Quarter Production (Hookman)

TH345 Rehearsal and PerformanceSunday - Thursday; 7p-10:30p

SITKO

45 - 212

Students’ Stage Students’ Stage is a student run theatre organization established in 2007. Their work is student written, produced, directed, and/or performed. They provide peers with more writing/directing/acting opportunities, technical education and experience, theatre business entrepreneurship, and a new forum for original work. Students’ Stage is for anyone, no matter what major! Performances every quarter in Room 212. For further information, please go to http://theatredance.calpoly.edu/students/students-stage

Smile and Nod (Improvisational Comedy)

An approximately 20 member group, composed of several different majors, performs short and long form improvisation, sketch, as well as standup comedy. Saturday evening performances in Philips Hall regularly each quarter. Auditions the first Saturday of every quarter. For further information, go to www.smileandnod.org

Organizations and Clubs

General Scholarship Information Scholarships are awarded each year (end of Spring Quarter). All incoming students are automatically considered for scholarships for which they qualify. However, for need-based scholarships, completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required. For priority consideration for financial aid programs and Cal Poly scholarships, complete the FAFSA by March 2. Selection for scholarships is made based on information from the admission application and/or the FAFSA for new students.

Beatrice Rice Scholarship Awarded annually to a Theatre major or minor with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. who demonstrates both financial need and service to the Theatre Program.

• Students must file a FASFA to be eligible for this scholarship. No formal application required.

• Average award - $1,000.

FANS / J. Murray Smith The FANS / J. Murray Smith Scholarship was established in honor of J. Murray Smith who was a professor of Theatre and Speech Communication from 1960 to 1981.  He was a memorable character actor on the stage of life.  He instilled his love for theatre and a strict work ethic for his students.  The scholarship was established by FANS (Friends and Alumni Network of Supporters), a special interest group of the Cal Poly Alumni Association founded in 1996 to support students of the Cal Poly Theatre program.  The scholarship supports lower division Theatre majors or minors.

• Open to all Cal Poly Theatre majors and minors.

• A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, and…

• Lower division status (i.e., completed less than 90 quarter units).

• This scholarship is not based upon financial need.

• Average award - $500.

FANS / Kathleen Fisher The FANS / Kathleen Fisher Memorial Scholarship was established by FANS (Friends and Alumni Network of Supporters), a special interest group of the Cal Poly Alumni Association founded in 1996 to support students of the Cal Poly Theatre program.  The Kathleen Fisher Scholarship honors the memory of Kathleen Fisher, an alumnus of the Cal Poly Theatre program, a Speech Communication major and a founding Board member of FANS.  The scholarship supports upper division students who have participated in at least three theatre productions while a student at Cal Poly.

• Open to all Cal Poly students.

• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and…

• Upper division status (i.e., completed at least 90 quarter units).

• Must have participated in at least three (3) Theatre Program productions (performance or support) while at Cal Poly.

• This scholarship is not based upon financial need.

• Average award - $1,000.

Theatre Program Scholarships

Student Assistants Students may be employed within the Department on a quarterly and/or annual basis as scene shop assistants, costume shop assistants, TH210 assistants, and/or theatre office assistants. Requirements vary for each position. If interested, please contact:

• Thomas Bernard/Sarah Bryan (costume shop) • Clint Bryson (scene shop) • Josh Machamer (office) • Philip Valle (TH210)

Those students who can also qualify for work-study should see the appropriate shop/office contacts immediately. For work-study eligibility, please check with the Financial Aid Office (2nd floor of the Administration Building).

Spanos Theatre Technicians Students interested in working for the Spanos Theatre as stage managers, lighting and sound technicians, stage hands, etc. should contact David Beals in the Spanos Theatre.

Performing Arts Center (PAC) San Luis Obispo Internship The focus of this internship is on the development of technical direction/management skills as related to working at a road-house performing arts venue. Emphasis will be on a personalized, mentorship experience uniquely tied to a student’s area of interest/expertise within technical theatre; shadowing particular staff through the introductory phases while performing duties as related to the various levels of the internship. In particular, students will become exposed to several aspects of the PAC backstage processes; gaining a unique experience not available to those hired as part of a paid position.

Requirements for Internship considerations:

• Basic background in technical theatre, including TH230 Stagecraft I offered through the Cal Poly Theatre & Dance Department;

• Ability to follow verbal and written directions/instructions; • Ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain a positive and productive working

atmosphere in a group environment; • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of safety in the work place; • Basic familiarity with theatrical equipment and materials; • Nominal experience performing set-up tasks for events; • Ability to physically perform functions such as climbing ladders and stairs to reach overhead or remote

areas; • Ability and willingness to perform regular strenuous manual labor such as pushing, pulling, carrying,

lifting, and/or shifting scenery and equipment up to 75 lbs; • Work in potentially adverse conditions, which may include heights, loud noises, large crowds, darkness,

and/or confined spaces.

Please note, as this is work done when the performances are arriving at the venue, the intern SHOULD have the flexibility in their schedule to occasionally work early mornings/nights/weekends.

Interested students should contact the noted PAC or Departmental Supervisor prior to quarterly registration PAC Supervisor: Stephanie Roberson Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Supervisor/Instructor of Record: Josh Machamer

*Stay tuned for future established internship opportunities with SLO REP & The Great American Melodrama

Employment and Internships