Yale University Guidelines for Undergraduate Theatrical Productions and Special Events
All theatrical productions and special events produced by undergraduates on the Yale campus must abide by the guidelines detailed below. Theatrical productions include undergraduate dramatic, musical, dance, and operatic productions performed before an audience. Special events cover most other undergraduate presentations and events occurring in Yale University or Yale College space. Note that all University spaces fall under the jurisdiction of the Yale Fire Code Compliance Office, Yale Environmental Health and Safety, and the department that owns or manages the space (e.g., College Master’s Office, Chaplain’s Office). Theatrical and dance productions planned for the Off-Broadway or Whitney Theaters, as well as those produced by the Theater Studies Program and by registered undergraduate organizations such as the Yale Dramatic Association, also fall under the responsibility of the Office of Undergraduate Productions.
It should be noted that the University Guidelines document was created in 2005. Some policies may have been updated and new policies have since been created. The most updated policies/forms regarding the OUP and undergraduate theater production are to be found on this website as detailed on the OUP homepage. In the case of any conflicting or divergent policies/guidelines the most restrictive policy should be assumed to be in force. All such cases should be brought directly to the attention of OUP staff for clarification.
Please read the Yale University Guidelines for Undergraduate Theatrical Productions and Special Events (PDF format) for more details.
