The following is information for instructors regarding procedures production attendance policy for tracking and confirming Department of major and non-major courses in Theatre and Dance majors' attendance of productions.

Looking for information to provide to students about the policy , and ticketing options, and Proof of Attendance Receipts? Direct them to our Student Resources.

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Attendance Policy for Majors Enrolled in a Theatre and Dance Major's Course

All Theatre and Dance majors enrolled in a major’s course are required to attend a performance from each of the following productions during the 2014-2015:

Fall 2014 Semester Performances

• • Esperanza Rising | October 3-12 | B. Iden Payne Theatre
  • A Streetcar Named Desire | October 10-19 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
  • Fame | November 21-December 6 | B. Iden Payne Theatre

Spring 2015 Semester Performances

• • Refugia | February 12-15 | B. Iden Payne Theatre
  • Dance Repertory Theatre presents: MOVE! | March 6-14 | Oscar G. Brockett Theatre 

Learn more about the 2014-2015 season lineup.

Proof of Attendance Receipts

Immediately after seeing a performance, Theatre and Dance majors will request a Proof of Attendance Receipt from a Front of House manager or usher in the theatre lobby. This receipt includes the title of the production, date of the performance, and space for the student's name. Students are to write their name on the receipt and drop it in the designated box in The Main Administrative Office (WIN 1.142). Proof of Attendance Receipts are not available at any time other than immediately following the performance the student attended.

Students must submit their Proof of Attendance receipt to the designated box in The Main Administrative Office by the Friday following the final performance of the show. The submission box will be available the first business day following the show's first public performance. Only Proof of Attendance Receipts (not ticket stubs, envelopes, programs, etc.) with students' names written legibly will be accepted. No exceptions will be allowed by the main office for these policies. Faculty may work with their students for an exception when appropriate. 

Proof of Attendance Receipts submitted after their deadlines will not be accepted. Submission deadlines are as follows:

• Refugia
  • Receipts due by 2/20/15
• MOVE!
  • Receipts due by 3/27/15**
    • ** Deadline extended to allow for spring break

Syllabi and Grading

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department productions. For the 2015-2016 year, majors must attend the following performances: The Diary of Anne Frank, Fall For Dance, The Wild Party, Twelfth Night, Dance Repertory Theatre’s Bodies & Souls, and one of the four plays presented in UTNT (UT New Theatre). Venues, dates and times are available on the department's Season and Tickets web page.

All instructors of majors’ courses must include a statement explaining the attendance policy in their syllabi. The specific way(s) in which

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attendance

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is verified and the impact on students' grades is up to each instructor to determine and should also be clearly articulated in syllabi.

Major's Pass/Major's Ticket Package

Beginning this academic year, the Major’s Pass is being replaced by a Major’s Ticket Package. Available exclusively to Department of Theatre and Dance majors, the package provides six tickets to the 2015-2016 Theatre and Dance performances at a savings of 30% off student ticket prices. Best yet, the package allows majors to secure their ticket in advance of the performance and thereby guarantee their seat. Students may purchase the package on the department's TXShop Store. Information regarding this package must be included in syllabi for majors’ courses.

Proof of Attendance Receipts

The department will no longer issue Proof of Attendance receipts following a production. A list of students who have purchased the Major’s Ticket Package may be provided to instructors as needed.

Syllabi and Grading

the syllabus.Here is a sample statement for inclusion in your spring a fall semester syllabi for Theatre and Dance majors' courses:

It is the policy of the Department of Theatre and Dance

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that our majors attend department season productions and that this attendance is a part of the coursework for our majors' classes.

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For the fall semester, you are required to attend the following performances: The Diary of Anne Frank (Oct. 8-18), Fall For Dance (Nov. 12-15), and The Wild Party (Nov. 20-Dec. 5). You are strongly encouraged to purchase a Major’s Ticket Package at the beginning of the semester. Information on how majors may obtain discounted admission is available on the Department of Theatre and Dance wiki under the "Student Resources" tab (https://wikis.utexas.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=51841138).

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Note that while all Theatre & and Dance majors are required to see departmental productions, only Theatre and Dance majors' courses are required to utilize this as part of the coursework. The Main Office will not tabulate the Proofs of Attendance for non-major courses that are requiring their students to see a show. 

Attendance List for Instructors

Attendance Policy for Non-Majors Enrolled in TD301 (Introduction to Theatre)

Students enrolled in TD 301 (Introduction to Theatre) are required to attend at minimum one Department of Theatre and Dance production. For the fall semester, eligible productions include The Diary of Anne Frank and The Wild Party. Venues, dates and times are available on the department's Season and Tickets web page.

All instructors of TD 301 courses must include a statement explaining the attendance policy in their syllabi. The specific way(s) in which attendance is verified and the impact on students' grades is up to each instructor to determine and should also be clearly articulated in syllabi.

Non-Major's Ticket Package

Non-majors are encouraged to purchase the Non-Major’s Ticket Package. The cost is $45 for the entire academic year or $22.50 for one semester. When purchased for the entire academic year, the package provides four tickets to Theatre and Dance productions, distributed in any combination the student chooses (i.e. four tickets to one show, two tickets to two shows, etc.). Please include information about this package in syllabi for TD 301 courses. Package details and a link to our online store are available hereThe Main Office staff will generate a list of attendees for instructors. We will strive to post this list to the Theatre and Dance server within two weeks of the submission deadline. Instructors will receive notice via email once the attendance list is available for review. Ben Fest is the staff member in charge of posting the list in a timely fashion.