The Planning and Special Projects Committee (PSP) is a group of faculty, with administrative representation, that discusses and approves or disapproves proposed production projects that take place during the academic year under the auspices of the Performing Arts Department, but outside of the PAD regular season. Approval is based upon space, labor, and equipment demands. These productions may be projects by PAD students, including honors thesis performance projects, as well as external productions presented by non-PAD individuals and groups. The committee meets in order to facilitate better organization and scheduling, and it provides a means to identify and categorize these production-related projects.

This classification system is based upon how we currently provide for the simplest classroom presentation to a fully supported mainstage show.It also allows for production /project work that may be partially supported or added to our current schedule.

Classification A:

Class A would include, but is not limited to, any academic project /presentation that takes place under the jurisdiction of a faculty member or project advisor, follows normal room scheduling procedures with departmental office and/or technical director, and utilizes only the standardized classroom equipment provided for the room in question.

Typical standardized equipment includes a set of classroom component blocks, available chairs, and standard classroom work lights.

Non-academic Class A project/presentations, such as student groups, would provide appropriate sponsorship and follow all normal procedures and guidelines for the facilities requested.

Classification B:

Class B would include, but is not limited to, any academic or non-academic project/presentation that wishes to request additional departmental support above and beyond Classification A. All requests for Class B consideration must be approved through the Planning and Special Projects Committee. (The “Class B Proposal Form” may be picked up from the PAD office. A copy is enclosed in PAD student handbook.) The level and degree of support granted will be based upon availability and current schedule.

Typical additional support that may be requested would include budget, lighting, sound, riser seating, design, scenery, publicity, box office, costumes, etc.

Following the approval by the PSP Committee of the Class B Proposal, a contract is created between the student or “sponsor” and the Performing Arts Department.

Classification C:

All Class C projects must have approval of the Department Chair, Production Committee, and Planning and Special Projects Committee.