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The Office of Undergraduate Theater Production (OUP) was established within the Yale College Dean's Office in the fall of 2000 to provide oversight and support to undergraduate theatrical productions.
It is the mission of the OUP to support undergraduate comedy, dance, opera, musical and theatrical productions in meeting artistic and safety standards. The OUP accomplishes this by providing direct production oversight, training opportunities and material resources while safeguarding students and audiences.
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.
