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Over the past several years the process of mounting undergraduate productions on the Yale campus has undergone major changes with the establishment within Yale College of the Office of Undergraduate Theater Production or OUP.
The task of the OUP is two-fold. First, it is the role of the OUP to serve as a resource to the student body in its production of theatrical events and to provide support and training as necessary to facilitate that process. Secondly, it is also and equally the responsibility of the OUP to evaluate the technical requirements of proposed student productions and to ensure that these productions are mounted in such a way as to insure the health and safety of all participants, both students and audience members.
Theatrical, musical, and dance productions as well as other special event performances are important components of undergraduate student life at Yale. Although a small number of these events involve visiting performers, most are designed, produced, and performed by Yale College students. These performances range from formally organized and scheduled productions to more ad hoc special events within individual Colleges.
Regardless of their scope, all student theatrical productions and special events must meet certain mandatory fire and safety requirements prior to opening. Faculty advisors and College Masters share responsibility for informing students about these requirements and for making students aware of the procedures for reserving and using performance spaces on campus. In turn, students are responsible for observing these requirements, obtaining necessary approvals from oversight departments, and directing any questions or concerns to their advisors and administrators.
This Web site outlines the basic procedures and regulations that govern undergraduate theatrical productions and special events. Failure to meet them may be grounds for stopping an event and revoking the privilege to produce additional events. Copies of this document and all of its attachments are available in hardcopy from the University Contacts.
