CWU Actor Protocol

Cast and crew should arrive at the theatre at least 15 minutes prior to their call for warm-ups, prop checks, technical adjustments, notes or other preparations. As the production enters technical and dress rehearsals, all persons involved with the show must sign in on the sheet posted by the Stage Manager on the upstairs callboard.

Theatrical Makeup:

• All performance majors are required to own and develop personal makeup kits.
• Makeup supplies for all department productions will be provided to cast members and any performance majors who have special makeup needs.
• The costume shop manager shall confirm that makeup supplies are available for that production. Generally the costume designer or designee will oversee the makeup design and implementation

Other Rehearsal and Audition Items:

• Performance majors should own at least one pair of black character shoes, for women, and black dress shoes for men; which will be used on numerous occasions.
• Performance majors should develop one “audition outfit” and wear it whenever auditioning.

General Cast Information:

• Keep up with academics during the rehearsal and run of production.
• Be on time for all scheduled calls. Many people depend on you. Avoid putting yourself in situations, which may cause you to be late or miss a rehearsal. (EXAMPLE-- Taking a weekend trip to Seattle in January before a snowstorm.)
• If you are going to be late for a rehearsal, you must notify the stage manager or director before the rehearsal. Actors who arrive late may be replaced at the discretion of the Director. Missing a rehearsal is absolutely prohibited.
• Check the callboards daily.
• Wear suitable rehearsal clothing.
• Avoid chewing gum in rehearsals or performances.
• Check your props each night when asked to do so by the Stage Manager.
• Do not handle or move props, which are not yours, and avoid sitting on furniture or scenic pieces stored in the wings or backstage areas.
• After rehearsal, put your rehearsal props and costumes away in the prop storage cabinet or dressing rooms.
• You may bring homework to rehearsal but listen to the intercom so that you do not miss your cues.
• Be prompt for scheduled costume measurements and fittings.
• NO eating, smoking or drinking of anything but water while in costume.
• Remain quiet backstage and out of sight lines. Remember—if you can see the audience, they can see you.
• Don’t bring friends to rehearsals unless you have made prior arrangements with the director.
• Avoid bringing valuables to rehearsal. The Stage Manager will only be collecting valuables before performances and dress rehearsals
• Fill out publicity information forms and work with the publicity director on scheduled interviews and events arranged for each production.
• Participate in publicity photos and department archive/record photo calls. Copies of photos may be purchased.
• All cast members are welcome at company parties and social events.
• Attend and participate in the STRIKE of the production following the final performance of that show.