Any member of the Bates community may propose to produce a play. Interested students must acquire a faculty advisor who will aid the student in formulating a proposal, serve as liaison to the faculty, and attend all production meetings. The faculty advisor will also be available to attend rehearsals as needed.

The proposal must be submitted to the Chair of the Theatre Department. A proposal outline may aid in the formulation of the proposal. Proposals will be considered by the faculty and staff of the theatre.

Rehearsals may be scheduled through blue slipping with the Technical Director. Space is on a first come, first served basis. Spaces outside the theatre department's control are available on campus, and producers are encouraged to utilize them, because time in departmental spaces is severely limited.

Producers must vacate their space promptly at the end of their scheduled time, leaving the room in good order, i.e. clean, with any rehearsal furniture and props inappropriate prop cabinets or off to the side of the room. The director is responsible for keeping exits clear and accessible and other safety matters such as smoking rules, etc. The director is responsible for the return of all pulled or borrowed stock items at the end of the production. All items must be returned to the location from which they were originally pulled.

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