Student Responsibilities
Aisles, Exits, and Exit Ways
- A minimum of two (2) exits are required from all performance and audience areas; and at least three (3) are required from audience areas if seating exceeds 500 people.
- Aisles and exits may not be blocked by any object, for any reason, at any time. Nothing may be stored, even temporarily, in an exit way.
- All aisles, exits, and stairwells are to be lighted at all times. At no time may the house lights be fully blacked out, unless specific lighting for all aisles, exits, and stairs is provided. The edges of all stages, steps, and openings must be marked with glow tape throughout the space, with a 1 inch strip of white paint or ½ inch striped marks every 12 inches.
- No audience standees are permitted in theater aisles at any time during a performance.
- Exit signs must be lighted and visible at all times. No mirrors, drapes, or other items may be affixed to, block, or otherwise obscure vision of the exits or exit signs.
- Fire exit doors, crash bars, door closure hardware, and hand railings may not be painted covered, removed, or otherwise modified.
