The following is information for instructors regarding production attendance policy for undergraduate major and non-major courses in Theatre and Dance.

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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 2018-2019 year, majors must attend the following performances: 12 Ophelias (a play with broken songs), Spring Awakening, Fall For Dance, Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, Sense and Sensibility and (R)evolution. Venues, dates and times are available on the department's On Stage 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:

• 2019/2020 academic year: Six tickets for $48
• Fall 2019: Three tickets for $24
• Spring 2020: Three tickets for $24

Purchase the Majors' Ticket Package 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. Students must advise the Box Office personnel that they are a Theatre and Dance major and eligible for the $10 ticket.
• 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 neededThere is no formal department attendance requirement for the 2023/2024 production season. Each instructor is encouraged to make decisions about requiring or encouraging attendance at department productions based on the learning outcomes for their course(s).

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Faculty are encouraged to include information in course syllabi to help students take advantage of the department’s production season and access discounted tickets. The range of options in sample syllabi statements below provides template language for instructors who intend to require productions as well as for instructors who simply want to encourage attendance.

Faculty requiring student attendance should determine their own method for verification (photo prior or after the event, short writing prompt, quiz, etc.). Please note that photography and videography in the house is strictly prohibited in the theatre spaces during performances. 

Syllabi and Grading

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

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Sample syllabi language:

Required Attendance Option

This course requires students to attend Department of Theatre and Dance

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productions as part of the

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2023/2024 season. Information on discounted tickets for major and non-major students can be found at: theatredance.utexas.edu/

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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.

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.discounted-student-tickets. Students with questions or concerns related to ticketing or attending performances as part of this requirement should first contact their instructor to discuss available options.

Students interested in attending shows for free by participating in our volunteer usher program or in applying for paid positions as part of our front of house team may request more information by emailing tadticketing@austin.utexas.edu

Encouraged Attendance Option

Students in this course are encouraged to attend Department of Theatre and Dance productions to enhance course content. Information about discounted student tickets for major and non-major students can be found at: theatredance.utexas.edu/discounted-student-tickets

Students interested in attending shows for free by participating in our volunteer usher program or in applying for positions as part of our front of house team may request more information by emailing tadticketing@austin.utexas.edu