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.

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

Undergraduate Theatre and Dance majors enrolled in a majors' course are required to attend department productions. For the 2016-2017 year, majors must attend the following performances: In the Red and Brown Water, Little Women, Lost Girl, Dance Repertory Theatre's Momentum 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 attendance 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 Ticket Package

Discount ticket packages (Major's Ticket Package) are available exclusively to current University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance majors.

Save over 45% off student ticket prices on the following package offerings:

• 2016/2017 academic year: Five tickets for $40
• Fall 2016: Three tickets for $24
• Spring 2017: Two tickets for $16

Purchase the Majors' Ticket Package any time online at the Theatre and Dance Store. Tickets may be distributed in any combination the student chooses (i.e. three tickets to one show, two tickets to two shows, etc.). Information regarding this package must be included in syllabi for majors’ courses.

Discount Ticket Opportunities for Theatre and Dance Majors

In addition to the Major's Ticket Package option, Theatre and Dance Majors may purchase tickets at a significant savings by:

• Purchasing a $10 ticket (for Theatre and Dance productions) at the Texas Performing Arts Box Office and Winship Box Office. This price is only available to walk-up buyers with current I.D.
• Purchasing a $5 ticket to a preview performance (for Theatre and Dance productions) at the Winship Box Office. This price is only available to walk-up buyers with current I.D.

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

Here is a sample statement for inclusion in a fall semester syllabi for Theatre and Dance majors' courses:

It is the policy of the Department of Theatre and Dance that our majors attend department season productions and that this attendance is a part of the coursework for our majors' classes. For the fall semester, you are required to attend the following performances: In the Red and Brown Water, Little Women and Lost Girl. 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).

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.

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, students may attend In the Red and Brown Water, Little Women and/or Lost Girl to meet this requirement. 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 here.