Academic policies

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Production Participation Policy

The department monitors the academic performance of all theatre majors/minors in order to offer support and services to those students who are not making satisfactory academic progress.  Participation in a university theatre and dance production as an actor, designer or stage manager is a privilege and is dependent on a student's academic standing and classroom attendance/participation.

Academic Standing Requirement

You are first and foremost a student and academic achievement and success is essential and required of all theatre majors/minors.  Students earning a 2.0 or less cumulative GPA will be required to have scheduled regular meetings with their theatre faculty advisor to discuss resources for time management, health and well-being, etc. and develop a plan for grade improvement through course advisement, production involvement, etc.

Cumulative GPA’s will be collected at the end of each semester so that faculty can reach out to students to set up meetings for the following semester.

Class Attendance Policy

The Department of Theatre and Dance bases its success on discipline, dedication and involvement.  No unexcused absences from class are permitted.  Being involved with a production is a privilege.  It is contrary to this department's philosophy to attend evening rehearsal after missing scheduled classes.  Consistent classroom absences will affect your casting opportunities.  If you cannot uphold your classroom responsibilities, you may not be allowed to continue in your production opportunities.

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism

The University of Wisconsin and UWL operate under an academic integrity system whereby it is assumed that students understand the rules and agree to abide by them.  There are penalties for academic dishonesty.  Cheating on exams and quizzes and plagiarism are the most obvious forms of academic dishonesty.  However, ANY actions intended to subvert the grading process are included under this heading.  Misrepresenting your own attendance record or practicum time card hours or assisting someone else to do so is considered a form of academic dishonesty and therefore subject to disciplinary action and penalty.  All incidents of academic dishonesty will be reported and acted upon.

Major/Minor Meeting Attendance

The Department of Theatre and Dance coordinates two meetings each semester for all theatre majors/minors and other interested students. Attendance at these meetings is mandatory for all theatre majors and minors. These meetings are an opportunity to discuss department philosophies, upcoming events, course/production requirements, etc.

The 2023-2024 Major/Minor Meetings will be held in Toland Theatre at 5:20 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, September 5
  • Monday, October 23
  • Monday, January 22
  • Monday, March 4
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Calahan Skogman, Theatre Performance (Class of 2016) Matthias, Shadow and Bone (Netflix) "Among the many seasons in my journey as an actor, my time spent with UWL Theatre was not only the most special, but the most important. The program offered me incredible opportunities and instilled in me a profound belief in myself as a young artist. It was there that I was fostered by my first theatrical family, and I am forever grateful." Calahan Skogman Calahan Skogman, Theatre Performance (Class of 2016) Matthias, Shadow and Bone (Netflix) "Among the many seasons in my journey as an actor, my time spent with UWL Theatre was not only the most special, but the most important. The program offered me incredible opportunities and instilled in me a profound belief in myself as a young artist. It was there that I was fostered by my first theatrical family, and I am forever grateful."
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Class Assignment--Lighting Design Class, taught by Mandy Kolbe Lighting Design Class Class Assignment--Lighting Design Class, taught by Mandy Kolbe
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Camille Foss (Class of 2022) focusing lights for the production of Love/Sick in the Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall. Focusing Lights Camille Foss (Class of 2022) focusing lights for the production of Love/Sick in the Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall.
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UWL Theatre faculty, Megan Morey, welding scenery for the production, The Revolutionists. Welding in the Scene Shop UWL Theatre faculty, Megan Morey, welding scenery for the production, The Revolutionists.
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UWL Theatre's Green Room. Each year, graduating theatre majors "paint a brick" in the Green Room to commemorate their time at UWL. Is yours in this photo? Green Room Memories UWL Theatre's Green Room. Each year, graduating theatre majors "paint a brick" in the Green Room to commemorate their time at UWL. Is yours in this photo?
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UWL Theatre student, Nina Fredrickson, sewing costumes for the productions of Love/Sick and The Revolutionists in the costume shop. Costume Shop Sewing UWL Theatre student, Nina Fredrickson, sewing costumes for the productions of Love/Sick and The Revolutionists in the costume shop.
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Students have opportunities to work in the scene shop building sets, painting, designing props, etc. Scene Shop Students have opportunities to work in the scene shop building sets, painting, designing props, etc.
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