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I. Introduction
A. Scope
The Princeton University Theater Operations Manual is intended for student-run
theater groups who use spaces including, but not limited to, Murray-Dodge
Theater, Forbes College Black Box, Wilson College Black Box,
and 171 Broadmead. Information found in the manual is applicable to all
members of the theater community including directors, performers, crew, stage
managers, and front-of-house personnel. Any questions or comments regarding this
manual should be directed to Environmental
Health & Safety (EHS).
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B. How to
use the manual
The manual is designed to follow a production from planning stages to strike. It
is divided into primary sections such as event planning, event registration,
emergency procedures, set design & construction, lighting & sound,
special effects, cast & crew, performance and strike.
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C. Theater
Training
The Production Office and Environmental
Health & Safety offer a Technical Theater Training Class for production
crew members and management staff. Contact EHS at 8-5294 for more information.
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D. Sources
of Assistance
1. Office of Dean of Undergraduate Students – The
Office for Student Organizations is a part of the Office
of the Dean of Undergraduate Students, located at 313 West College. The
office is a primary source of support for all student organizations and is
available to provide advice for students organizing new groups and planning
programs and events. The staff maintains financial records of student
organizations, handles financial transactions (invoices, purchase orders, etc.)
and produces monthly balance statements. The Office
of the Dean of Undergraduate Students can be reached at 8-5750. Visit
the Student
Organizations web page for more information.
2. University Fire Marshal – The University
Fire Marshal provides assistance for fire code-related issues such as occupancy,
seating arrangements, decorations, and productions in spaces not normally used
for assembly. The Fire Marshal must be contacted if the use of open flames
or pyrotechnic devices such as flashpots is planned. The Fire Marshal is part
of the Public Safety Department located in Stanhope Hall, and can be reached
at 8-6805 or rgg@princeton.edu.
3. Production Office – The Production Office
at Richardson Auditorium is the primary source of assistance for any issue
related to technical theater or building maintenance. The staff is proficient
in set design and construction, lighting design, audio engineering, technical
direction, and stage management. The Production staff can be contacted
8-6090 or cgorzeln@princeton.edu.
4. Environmental Health &
Safety (EHS) – EHS provides health and safety services to the
University community through technical support, information and training
programs, consulting services, and periodic auditing of health and safety
practices and regulatory compliance. The EHS web page contains information
on a number of topics including hand and power tools, chemical safety,
personal protective equipment, electrical safety related work practices,
ladder safety, spill cleanup procedures, and waste disposal. The
EHS office, located at 262 Alexander Street, can be reached at kstates@princeton.edu
or 8-5294.
5. Building Services – Building Services
provides equipment rental, moving services, exterminator services, special
trash/recycling pick-ups, janitorial services and maintenance of fire extinguishers. Building
Services can be contacted through the Facilities
Customer Service Center at 8-8000.
7. Maintenance – The Grounds and Buildings
Maintenance Department can be called upon for repairs to building systems like
electrical wiring and general upkeep. Requests for repairs can be made through
the Facilities Customer
Service Center at 8-8000. 8. Public Safety – Public Safety personnel
are trained in first aid and can also arrange medical transport. In case of
any fire, police or medical emergency, call Public Safety at 911 from any campus
phone. Public Safety can also assist in determining the need for security
measures at events. The
Public Safety web page provides more information regarding the services
offered.
9. Program in Theater and
Dance - The Program in Theater and Dance is an academic program which
offers a certificate for completion of certain credit courses in either
Theater or Dance. The Program produces its plays either in
the Acting Studio or the Experimental Theater (Room 129) at 185 Nassau
Street or the Roger Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre. Contact Darryl
Waskow, Managing Director, for more information.
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