2023 - 2024 THEATRE HANDBOOK

SOPHOMORE REVIEWS
Theatre
Each student interested in declaring a major or minor in theatre must complete an interview with the theatre faculty prior to
the declaration (usually at the end of the sophomore year). The interview is designed to assess the student’s abilities,
strengths, and weaknesses. The faculty will make recommendations to the student concerning completion of the program
and goal setting.
Musical Theatre
All potential musical theatre majors are required to successfully complete a musical theatre review at the end of their
sophomore year in order to qualify as a musical theatre major. This includes a voice jury with the music faculty, an interview
with the theatre faculty, and a written review of class progress by the dance faculty. If a student is weak in any one of the
three areas, the student may be given one probationary semester in which to improve in that area.
SENIOR PROJECT IN THEATRE
The Senior Paper examines the senior interim as a “capstone” of your learning as a Theatre Major, but other BSC
experiences may be integrated as well. Evaluation of your paper is an essential part of your senior grade. Students are
expected to consult with a faculty member on the focus of their paper, academic framing, and proposed bibliography. The
THA 472 Syllabi contains requirements and details for successful completion of the senior project.
DEPARTMENTAL PURCHASING PROCEDURE
Discuss purchase with faculty supervisor for item to be approved. Items online can be purchased by the faculty member
directly. If the item is local, follow these steps:
1. Borrow their PCard to make the purchase.
2. All purchases MUST BE TAX EXEMPT. Make sure to obtain a copy of the tax exempt letter
3. Notify Customer Service prior to shopping then show the cashier at point of purchase about the tax exemption
BEFORE the transaction begins.
4. Return the card and receipt to the faculty supervisor.