The following is information for instructors regarding production attendance policy for undergraduate major and non-major courses in Theatre and Dance.
Looking for information to provide to students about the policy and ticketing options? Direct them to our Student Resources.
Information about discounted tickets can be found at https://theatredance.utexas.edu/discounted-student-tickets. Any students interested in participating in our volunteer usher program or in applying for positions as part of our front of house staff may request more information by emailing tadticketing@austin.utexas.edu
Attendance Policy for Majors Enrolled in a Theatre and Dance Majors' Course
The attendance policy for undergraduate Theatre and Dance majors enrolled in a majors' course has been paused. Attendance will not be required.
Theatre and Dance majors are encouraged to attend all departmental productions. Information about discounted tickets can be found at https://theatredance.utexas.edu/discounted-student-tickets. Information about the 22/23 season is available here: https://theatredance.utexas.edu/season-tickets/subscription-series
Students interested in learning more about our volunteer usher program, please email tadticketing@austin.utexas.edu with subject line: USHER. There is no formal department attendance requirement for the 2023/2024 production season. Each instructor is encouraged to make decisions about requiring or encouraging attendance at department productions based on the learning outcomes for their course(s).
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Information about discounted tickets can be found at https://
Faculty are encouraged to include information in course syllabi to help students take advantage of the department’s production season and access discounted tickets. The range of options in sample syllabi statements below provides template language for instructors who intend to require productions as well as for instructors who simply want to encourage attendance.
Faculty requiring student attendance should determine their own method for verification (photo prior or after the event, short writing prompt, quiz, etc.). Please note that photography and videography is strictly prohibited in the theatre spaces during performances.
Sample syllabi language:
Required Attendance Option
This course requires students to attend Department of Theatre and Dance productions as part of the 2023/2024 season. Information on discounted tickets for major and non-major students can be found at: theatredance.utexas.edu/discounted-student-tickets. Any students interested in Students with questions or concerns related to ticketing or attending performances as part of this requirement should first contact their instructor to discuss available options.
Students interested in attending shows for free by participating in our volunteer usher program or in applying for paid positions as part of our front of house staff team may request more information by emailing emailing tadticketing@austin.utexas.edu
Attendance Policy for Majors Enrolled in a Theatre and Dance Majors' Course
The attendance policy for undergraduate students enrolled in Theatre and Dance courses is at the discretion of the instructor. There is no formal attendance policy, but faculty may choose to require attendance to certain productions as part of coursework.
All students taking Theatre and Dance courses are encouraged to attend all departmental productionsEncouraged Attendance Option
Students in this course are encouraged to attend Department of Theatre and Dance productions to enhance course content. Information about discounted student tickets for major and non-major students can be found athttps: //theatredance.utexas.edu/discounted-student-tickets. Information about the 22/23 season is available here: https://theatredance.utexas.edu/season-tickets/subscription-series
Students interested in learning more about attending shows for free by participating in our volunteer usher program , please email or in applying for positions as part of our front of house team may request more information by emailing tadticketing@austin.utexas.edu with subject line: USHER.