THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS HANDBOOK 2017 – 2018 Raised in the Saddle . September 8-9 (MRT EO Tour) 4 for 4 Episode Slam . September 10 (MRT) UM Dancers on Location . September 15, 17 As You Like It. October 11-15, 18-22 lovesong . October 20-22, 25-29 (BBD) A Celebration Service . November 3-4 (UMArts) Dance Up Close . November 10-11 4 for 4 Episode Slam . November 19 (MRT) Peter and the Starcatcher . November 21, 24-26, 29-December 3 Fall Studio Works . December 8 Kinetoscope: International Film Festival & Live Performance . December 1-3 (BBD) FINALS WEEK . December 14-15, 18-20 On Golden Pond . January 19 (Gala), 20, 25-27, February 1, 3 (MRT National Tour) Still Life No. 7 . January 25-27 (BBD) ACDA Benefit Concert . February 2-3 In the Next Room, or the vibrator play . February 21-25, 28-March 4 Odyssey of the Stars . March 3 Dance in Concert . March 8-10 4 for 4 Episode Slam . March 11 (MRT) SPRING BREAK . March 26-30 Wonder Women . March 30-31, April 6-8 (BBD) Everyman . April 11-15 American Idiot . April 18-22, 25-29 Dance New Works . May 3-5 4 for 4 Episode Slam . May 6 (MRT) FINALS WEEK . May 7-11 COMMENCEMENT . May 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FALL TERM 2017: Raised in the Saddle by Jay Kettering*♦ Masquer Theatre September 8-9 at 7:30 pm (Montana Rep EO Tour) As You Like It by William Shakespeare Masquer Theatre October 11-14 and 18-21 at 7:30 pm October 15 and 22 at 2:00 pm Dance Up Close Masquer Theatre November 10-11 at 7:30 pm November 11 at 2:00 pm Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice Montana Theatre November 21, 24-25 and 29-December 2 at 7:30 pm November 25-26 and December 3 at 2:00 pm Fall Studio Works*♦ The Open Space Program I: December 8 at 6:30 pm Program II: December 8 at 8:30 pm SPRING TERM 2018: On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson Montana Theatre January 20, 25-26 at 7:30 pm (MRT National Tour) January 27 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm February 1, 3 at 7:30 pm ACDA Benefit Concert*♦ The Open Space February 2-3 at 7:30 pm In the Next Room, or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl Masquer Theatre February 21-24 and 28-March 2 at 7:30 pm February 25 and March 3-4 at 2:00 pm Dance in Concert Montana Theatre March 8-10 at 7:30 pm Everyman adapted by Carol Ann Duffy♦ Masquer Theatre April 11-14 at 7:30 pm April 14-15 at 2:00 pm American Idiot Montana Theatre Book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer Music by Green Day, Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong April 18-21 and 25-28 at 7:30 pm April 22 and 29 at 2:00 pm Dance New Works♦ The Open Space Program I: May 3 and 5 at 7:30 pm Program II: May 4 at 7:30 pm; May 5 at 2:00 pm *Not included on Majors Cards ♦Not included in mainstage season ticket packages SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS I. FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................. 1 II. SCHOOL GOALS ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Ethical Standards ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Student Conduct Code .................................................................................................................................... 3 III. NATIONAL & REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF THEATRE & DANCE ...................................... 4 ACDA, ATHE, BBD, CoMo/MoDE, MRT, NAST, USITT IV. SPONSORED ACTIVITIES/EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS OF THEATRE & DANCE ................ 6 ASUM Clubs, Dance Days, MEA-MFT Workshops, MDAA, Odyssey, Professionals Weekend, Thespians V. SCHOOL ORGANIZATION & GOVERNANCE .................................................................................... 8 School Director .............................................................................................................................................. 8 School Faculty/Staff Meetings ....................................................................................................................... 8 School Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Operations Committee .................................................................................................................................... 8 Standing and Ad Hoc Committees ................................................................................................................. 8 Faculty/Staff Contact List .............................................................................................................................. 9 VI. COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 10 Student Representatives (Director’s Council) .............................................................................................. 10 Student Evaluation Committee (SEC) ........................................................................................................... 10 School Meetings ........................................................................................................................................... 10 School Callboards ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Auxiliary Callboards .................................................................................................................................... 11 Mailboxes ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 School Library .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Maureen & Mike Mansfield Library ............................................................................................................ 11 Presentation Technology Services ................................................................................................................. 12 VII. SCHOOL REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 13 Class Attendance .......................................................................................................................................... 13 Outside Work ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Early Leave/Late Arrival .............................................................................................................................. 13 Conflicts between Academic and Performance Responsibilities .................................................................. 13 VIII. SCHOOL POLICIES .................................................................................................................................. 14 Theatre & Dance Scholarships ..................................................................................................................... 14 Financial Aid/Scholarships/Grants/Loans .................................................................................................... 16 Honors/High Honors ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Request for Letters of Reference/Recommendation ...................................................................................... 17 Request for Funding Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 17 Request for Space Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 17 Facility Use Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 17 McGill 125 ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Chemical Abuse/Dependence ....................................................................................................................... 17 Eating, Drinking, and Smoking .................................................................................................................... 17 Alcohol at Theatre & Dance Events ............................................................................................................. 18 Power Tools .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Use of Weapons for Class/Scene Work ........................................................................................................ 18 Copy Machine Usage ................................................................................................................................... 18 Complimentary Ticket Policy ....................................................................................................................... 18 Attendance at Dress Rehearsals ...................................................................................................................