Student Responsibilities
House Manager and Ushers
- The House Manager and a sufficient number of Ushers must be designated in advance of each production. A minimum of 2 Ushers and the House Manager must be on duty at all times during the performance. One additional Usher is required for every additional 50 seats, i.e., productions with up to 50 seats require 2 Ushers, 51 to 100 seats - 3 Ushers, 101 to 150 seats - 4 Ushers, and so on.
- House Managers and Users must know the location of the nearest Fire Alarm Pull Station(s) and Telephone or Emergency Blue Phone. These individuals must also carry a flashlight during performances and know how to use a fire extinguisher.
- House Managers are responsible for training Ushers in exiting procedures and in the location of all Exits, Fire Alarm Pull Station(s), and Fire Extinguishers.
- The House Manager must make the following public announcement on stage or over a public address microphone, with the house lights on, prior to the beginning of each show:
- House Managers and Ushers must ensure that all areas used to produce or support a show are kept clean and orderly. Special attention must be paid to keep halls, doorways, and aisles free from clutter, debris, or other obstruction.
- The House Manager must inspect exit-ways along their entire course prior to each show. Exit doors may not be chained or locked, and any snow or ice must be removed.
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to tonight’s performance of ________________, here at the _______________ Theater. Please note that Smoking is Not Permitted in the audience or adjacent exit ways. Also note the locations of all of the emergency exits, located at the _______________ (front, rear, side, etc, with hand gestures) of the theater. In the event of an emergency, please gather your personal belongings, exit in an orderly manner, and gather at _______________ until emergency responders arrive. Please, turn-off your cell phones and pagers and please no photos, videos or recordings of any kind. (Announcement of strobe light use if applicable): Please be aware that this production uses strobe lighting effects.
Thank you, and enjoy the show.
