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Current Students


Departmental Code of Conduct & Handbook

As a member of the Theatre Department, all students must adhere to our code of conduct. Our department has also prepared a handbook, with information about academic programs and requirements, advisement, adding and dropping a course, production opportunities, student organizations, and student rights and responsibilities.

Department Student Handbook

Student Leadership Positions

Students interested in filling leadership positions (such as Student Director, Designer, or Stage Manager) on SUNY Oswego productions must have:

  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and a 3.0 in their major subject area.
  • A professional resume, and may be asked to attend an interview to gauge their suitability.

Please note that application to a position does not necessarily guarantee selection, and this is set at the discretion of the faculty.

 

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Steps to becoming a SUNY Oswego Student Director*:

Prior to applying:

  • Only Theatre Majors will be considered for the position of Student Director for our Mainstage Season.
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 200 - Theatre Production
    • THT 222 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
    • THT 230 - Intermediate Acting
    • THT 285 - Text Analysis
    • THT 341 - Principles of Directing
  • After completing the above courses, you would be eligible to assistant direct on a Mainstage production for a THT 300 - Advanced Theatre Production credit. Assistant Directing assignments will only be granted on faculty directed productions. 

Either Prior to, or After, applying:

  • Enrolled in, or successful completion of THT 441 - Advanced Directing
  • After successfully serving a production as an Assistant Director, you may be eligible to direct a Mainstage Lab production after an interview with departmental faculty & professional staff.
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

*Or by special permission from the department 

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Student Leadership Positions: Design, Technology, & Management

Double check over on the drop down menus for the position's specific requirements. If you do not see the position listed, please speak with the professional staff member who oversees the area. When in doubt, ask the Chair of the department.

Please fill out the SUNY Oswego Theatre Student Technician/Designer Application if you are interested in fulfilling the following roles on a production:

  • Stage Manager

  • Assistant Stage Manager

  • Scenic Designer

  • Costume Designer

  • Hair & Makeup Designer

  • Lighting Designer 

  • Sound Designer

  • Head of Props

  • Head Electrician

  • Head of Wardrobe

  • Assistant Technical Director

Scenic Designer Requirements:
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre
    • THT 120 - Stagecraft
    • THT 222 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
    • THT 300 - Advanced Theatrical Production 
      • Preferably in a scenic, or deck crew, position
    • THT 322 - Basic Scene Design
  • After completing THT 120 & 222, you may be eligible to be an assistant scenic designer on a Mainstage production.
  • After successfully serving a production as an ASD, you may be eligible to design a Mainstage Lab production after a portfolio presentation and interview with production faculty & staff.
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

    *Or by special permission from the department - Transfer students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible.

Costume Designer Requirements:
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre
    • THT 150 - Basic Costuming
    • THT 222 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
    • THT 300 - Advanced Theatrical Production 
      • Preferably in a costume build, or wardrobe, position
    • THT 351 - Basic Costume Design
  • After completing THT 150 & 222, you may be eligible to be an assistant costume designer on a Mainstage production.
  • After successfully serving a production as an ACD, you may be eligible to design a Mainstage Lab production after a portfolio presentation and interview with production faculty & staff.
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

    *Or by special permission from the department - Transfer students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible.

Lighting Designer Requirements:
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre
    • THT 121 - Stage Electronics & Mechanics
    • THT 222 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
    • THT 300 - Advanced Theatrical Production 
      • Preferably in a board operator or A1 position
    • THT 310 - Stage Lighting Design
  • After completing THT 120 & 222, you may be eligible to be an assistant lighting designer on a Mainstage production.
  • After successfully serving a production as an ALD, you may be eligible to design a Mainstage Lab production after a portfolio presentation and interview with production faculty & staff.
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

    *Or by special permission from the department - Transfer students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible.

Sound Designer Requirements:
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre
    • THT 121 - Stage Electronics & Mechanics
    • THT 222 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
    • THT 300 - Advanced Theatrical Production 
      • Preferably in a board operator or A1 position
    • THT 312 - Theatre Sound
  • After completing THT 120 & 222, you may be eligible to be an assistant sound designer on a Mainstage production.
  • After successfully serving a production as an ASD, you may be eligible to design a Mainstage Lab production after a portfolio presentation and interview with production faculty & staff.
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

    *Or by special permission from the department - Transfer students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible.

Stage Manager Requirements:
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre
    • THT 300 - Advanced Theatrical Production 
    • THT 333 - Stage Management
  • After successfully serving a production as an Assistant Stage Manager, you may be eligible to stage manage a Mainstage Production.
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

    *Or by special permission from the department - Transfer students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible.

Assistant Stage Manager Requirements:

Successful completion of THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre

Head of Props Requirements:
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre
    • THT 222 - Introduction to Theatrical Design
    • THT 300 - Advanced Theatrical Production 
      • Preferably in a scenic, or deck crew, position
    • THT 314 - Theatrical Stage Properties
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

    *Or by special permission from the department - Transfer students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible.

Assistant Technical Director Requirements:
  • Successful completion of the following courses, in no particular order, with the possibility that some of these classes may be taken concurrently:
    • THT 110 - Introduction to Theatre
    • THT 120 - Stagecraft
    • THT 300 - Advanced Theatrical Production 
      • Preferably in a scenic build position
  • Time spent in the shop learning the tools and various construction methods. This may be achieved through Work Study, additional 200/300 assignments, TA-ing for scenic courses, or just showing up with a good attitude and a readiness to learn.
  • Applications should be submitted at midterm of the Spring semester prior to the production.

    *Or by special permission from the department - Transfer students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisors as soon as possible.

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Scholarships

Alumni Scholarships are awarded in the Spring semester and are available for current students who meet the eligibility requirements.

Apply Here!

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Departmental Communication

As a Theatre student, your SUNY email address will be added to the departmental listserv. The department uses the listserv to alert students of upcoming deadlines, regional conference announcements, opening night receptions, events and more. Students are encouraged to regularly check their SUNY email for these messages. 

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