Space Use Policy

Department of Theatre
Rhynsburger Theatre/ Corner Playhouse
The Rhynsburger Theatre and Corner Playhouse are the primary performance venues
under the auspices of the Department of Theatre. During the academic year and summer
sessions these facilities are exclusively available for departmental auditions, rehearsals
and performances supervised by the following in descending priority: Department of
Theatre faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students. Uses of these facilities
for purposes other than departmental programs are subject to approval by the department
chair and technical director.
Individuals or organizations that are not under the direct supervision or sponsorship of
theatre faculty/ staff may submit an application for use of either venue only during the
interim period that occurs following the final exam week at the end of the Spring
semester and prior to the beginning of the Summer Repertory season. The department
chair and technical director retain the authority to deny use of either venue for any
reason.
All individuals or organizations granted access to the Rhynsburger Theatre or Corner
Playhouse must adhere to the following requirements:

All individuals or organizations will be assessed minimum rental fee of $500,

which must be received one month prior to the performance date.

All individuals or organizations will accept responsibility for sponsoring and

supervising the program by assuring that the scheduled facilities are used for the
purposes for which they were scheduled.

All individuals or organizations must contract a stage manager approved by the

technical director to oversee the all rehearsals and performances.

All individuals or organizations will accept responsibility for additional costs

incurred for equipment, supplies and running crews approved by technical
director. Costumes will not be supplied.

All individuals or organizations will assume financial responsibility for damage to

university property or facilities that might occur in connection with the scheduled
activity.

Fine Arts Annex Room 116/ McKee 004

FAA 116 and McKee 004 are utilized exclusively by Department of Theatre faculty and
graduate teaching assistants for classroom instruction during the academic year and
summer session; therefore, access to these spaces shall not be granted through central
scheduling. The department chair determines access to these spaces for instructional
purposes during the process of finalizing the schedule of courses for each semester and
retains the right to deny access for activities that are not sponsored by the Department of
Theatre.
Access for rehearsals, workshops or performances during unscheduled evenings,
weekends or intersession periods can be scheduled by submitting a written request to the
assigned graduate student responsible for scheduling. Priority use of the space will be
given to the following in descending order: Department of theatre faculty/ staff, graduate
students and undergraduate students.
Individuals and/or organizations that are not under the direct supervision or sponsorship
of theatre faculty/ staff will not be granted access to either of these spaces. All
organizations or individuals granted access must adhere to the following requirements:

Access to the space cannot be used as a source of income for an organization or

individual.

Consumption of food or beverages for purposes other than approved receptions is

strictly prohibited.

All trash must be placed in a trashcan or removed from the facility.

Chalk or white boards must be erased prior to departure.

Desks and chairs shall be returned to their normal facility configuration.