Kaskaskia College
Theatre Production 3 Hours Credit
DRMA 205 – M & W 12:30-1:50
Class meets in A 104- Jane Knight Auditorium
Instructor: David Quinn
Office: HB 206
Phone: 545-3379
Email: dquinn@kaskaskia.edu
Office Hours: TBA
1. TEXTBOOK
The Case of the Tangled Tea Party – the script for spring production.
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
This course concentrates upon the study and practical application of the
principles, and procedures of staging a theatre production. Emphasis
will be given to the study and understanding of the many areas involved
in a theatrical production. Students will focus this semester on one or
more of the following areas: assistant directing, stage managing,
acting, designing, props, box office, and crew work. This course may be
repeated for an additional three hours so the student can focus on new
areas for a future theatrical production.
3. INSTRUCTOR POLICIES
All formal assignments are due on the assigned date and must be typed.
An essential part of any course offering is the classroom experience.
Therefore, excessive student absences will have a detrimental effect on
learning and grades. Students with excessive absences will fail the
course. Students may not bring laptops, cell phones, I-Pods, games,
lunch, friends, or homework for other classes!
4. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
a. You are required to participate in the staging of the play.
b. Actors in the performance must work on developing character and
relationships in rehearsals.
c. Assistant directors must help run rehearsals and work with their
actors.
d. Stage Manager must oversee all aspects and coordinate scene
changes.
e. Designers and Technical Crew must gather and create props,
furniture, and scenery, and run light board for performances.
f. Upon completion of the performances students will write a three
page paper addressing their area(s) of involvement and trace the
evolution from day one through closing night.
g. At the end of the semester students will each deliver an oral
critique analyzing their work.
h. All performers and crew must help strike the set after the play.
Special matinee performance for area grade schools will be Wednesday and
Thursday, April 20th and 21st at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Performances for
the public will be Friday and Saturday, April 22nd and 23rd at 7:00 p.m.,
and Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 p.m.
5.
GRADING SYSTEM
Grades will be assessed on a point system.
Attendance
Participation
Preparation
Performance Work
Written Analysis
Oral Critique
Total Possible Points
This is enumerated below:
100
100
100
100
75
25
500
pts
pts
pts
pts
pts
pts
pts
Final Grades:
A
B
C
D
F
450-500
400-449
350-399
300-349
0-299 or excessive absences
6. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Discuss all aspects of a theatrical production.
Understand the collaborative nature of the theatrical experience.
Understand the role of a director in a theatrical production.
Understand the role of an assistant director in a theatrical
production.
5. Understand the role of a stage manager in a theatrical production.
6. Understand the roles of the design team for a theatrical production.
7. Understand the importance of box office and publicity.
8. Understand the importance of the audience in theatre.
9. Identify and explain the rehearsal process.
10. Identify and explain the audition process.
11. Understand the process in bringing a script to the stage.
COLLEGE POLICIES AND INFORMATION
CLASS DROP/WITHDRAWAL
The student is responsible for officially dropping or withdrawing from a class according to procedures
described in the college catalog and student handbook.
Dropping a class: Students may drop a class without the class becoming part of their permanent
academic record if they do so during the “drop” period and will receive a full refund of tuition and
fees. The length of the drop period will vary based on the length of the course. Students may drop
online through CampusNet or by completing a form in the Admissions and Registration Office or at any
Education Center. Refer to the Registration Calendar posted in CampusNet for dates or contact the
Admissions and Registration Office at 618-545-3040.
Withdrawing from a class: Students may withdraw from a class after the drop period and receive a
“W” grade on their academic record that will not affect their grade point average at KC. You will not be
eligible for a refund. Students may withdraw online through CampusNet or by completing a form in
the Admissions and Registration Office or at any Education Center. Failure to officially withdrawal from
a class may result in an “F” grade. All withdrawal requests must be filed no later than two weeks prior
to the end of any regular length semester (one week for the summer semester and 8-week courses) or
the proportionate time thereof for other length courses. For specific dates, contact the Admissions
and Registration Office at 618-545-3040.
Please keep in mind that dropping or withdrawing from a class can affect your financial aid for the
active and future semesters. Please contact the Financial Aid office at 618-545-3080 to find out how
dropping a class may impact you.
INCOMPLETE GRADE
The grade of Incomplete or “I” is given at the instructor’s discretion. It is normally given when a
student has been actively engaged in the class, but missed work or a test due to illness or excused
absences. A maximum of one semester or less, at the option of the instructor, is the time allotted to
make up the incomplete work. If, after this time, the coursework is not completed satisfactorily the “I”
is recorded as an “F.” In most cases, students should have successfully completed 75% of the course
requirements to be eligible for an “I.” This process is initiated by the student and at the instructor’s
discretion. Students should not except to be issued an “I” without facilitating the appropriate
paperwork with the faculty member.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
Class cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on the College Website:
www.kaskaskia.edu, KC’s Facebook page, and CampusNet; announced on local area televisions stations
and radio stations, recorded on the KC main campus voicemail greeting, and sent to the student’s KC
email account and via text message if the student has opted into the KCAlert system.
KC ALERTS
The intent of this service is to notify students, staff, and faculty by email or text message on their cell
phone, of campus closures for weather and/or other emergencies and class cancellations. This is an
opt-in service provided by Kaskaskia College. While there is no direct cost for signing up for this service,
you may be charged a text message fee by your cell phone provider. Please check your cell phone plan
to understand the costs you may incur using this service. All users who sign up for this service will
receive announcements regarding campus closures for weather and other emergencies, test messages
to validate the service is working and notification when your account is about to expire. All accounts
will expire after August 1st. To opt into this service follow the link
http://www.kaskaskia.edu/Admissions/KCALERT.aspx.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Acts of Academic Dishonesty include: plagiarism, preparing work for another that is to be used as that
person’s own work, cheating by any method or means, knowingly and willfully falsifying or
manufacturing scientific or educational data and representing the same to be the result of scientific or
scholarly research, knowingly furnishing false information to a college official relative to academic
matters, and solicitation, aiding, abetting, concealing or attempting conduct in violation of this code.
Sanctions for academic dishonesty are at the discretion of the instructor and subject to appeal as
provided in the Student Code of Conduct. A complete explanation of this policy and procedures as well
as information about student’s rights and responsibilities are located in the Policy and Procedures and
Student Conduct sections of the current Student Handbook.
COPYRIGHT
The College requires that students know and follow the rules and laws associated with copyright. You
are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. Violations of
copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability as well as
disciplinary action under college policies. To help you familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use
policies, the college encourages you to visit the linked web pages for more information on copyright:
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf and
http://www.copyright.com/content/cc3/en/toolbar/education/resources/copyright_basics1.html
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE/CERTIFICATE STUDENT
Each student will be certified for graduation in degree and/or certificate programs according to the
requirements specified in the Kaskaskia College catalog at the time of the student’s initial enrollment if
graduation requirements are met within a five-year period. Refer to the college catalog for specific
requirements for graduation. It is recommended that students file the application for graduation prior
to their last term of enrollment.
Graduation application deadlines are as follows:
SPRING April 1
SUMMER July 1
FALL December 1
DISABILITY SERVICES
Kaskaskia College provides support services and accommodations for students with documented
disabilities. A disability can include physical, mental, psychological or learning limitations. The College
is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act. For further information, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 618545- 3184.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER/COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The Student Success Center offers services to enhance student success. Professional and peer tutors
are available for some courses by appointment; however, walk-ins are welcome. The Student Success
Center also offers proctored testing (as allowed by your instructor) for make-up exams and proctored
online exams. In addition, the staff of the Student Success Center works closely with the Disability
Services Coordinator to assist students who receive ADA accommodations. If you need assistance with
personal issues outside of campus services, a copy of the Community Resources document is available
in the Success Center.
Call 618-545-3160 to schedule a tutoring or testing appointment. Fall and Spring Semester Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/SAFETY
The central Safety and Security desk is located at the main entrance of the HB Building. Each classroom
and main entrance contains a campus map outlining procedures that include fire escape routes, first
aid kits, AED (Automated External Defibrillator) locations, tornado shelter areas, and evacuation
meeting areas. In the event of an emergency a detailed announcement will be made over the campuswide PA system. Other methods of disseminating information include the College website, KCTV, and
KC Alerts.
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES/RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
Students faced with planned absences that include: college sponsored athletic events, college
sponsored club events, or schedule conflicts with religious observances should make prior
arrangements with the instructor a minimum of seven school days in advance of the absence.
STUDENT EMAIL
Kaskaskia College assigns an email account to all students consisting of an official college email address
with a domain name of @students.kaskaskia.edu. All official communications will be emailed to these
addresses. Email services are included in the Use of Computing and Network Facilities Policy;
therefore students are advised that electronic data (and communications using the college network for
transmission or storage) are the property of the college and may be reviewed and/or accessed by
authorized college officials for purposes related to college business. Kaskaskia College has the right to
expect all students to check their official email account on a frequent basis and read their emails in a
timely fashion in order to remain informed of official college communications which may contain time
sensitive information or affect day-to-day activities. Student email accounts are web accessible.
Students who are not in possession of a home computer, or do not have access to a computer at work,
can use computers available in the computer labs at the main campus and all education centers.
DRMA 205 – THEATRE PRODUCTION
SYLLABUS AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT:
After you read and understand the above guidelines, read the following statement. Print THIS PAGE ONLY and
bring in the printed copy our next class meeting.
I have read, understood, and agree to abide by the above mentioned guidelines for DRMA 205 – THEATRE
PRODUCTION with Professor Quinn. I understand the academic integrity policy and the consequences for
violating the policy. I also understand that it is my responsibility to withdraw or drop this course if I choose not
to complete it. Failure to do so will result in my being charged for the course.
Student: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________