2nd Year Presentations

Welcome to the 2023-24 season!

This handbook is intended to clarify roles and timelines, help each of us understand how we support one another, and present the big picture of the season to all who make it happen. It should answer all of your questions about what you are asked to contribute to make this season a success.

Please read this handbook carefully. If you have questions, please reach out. Our common goal is a well-planned, seamlessly executed presentation season. It will take constant communication, patience, curiosity, and a passion for excellence from all. We look forward to making it happen, together.

-Corrie Beth Knott

Director of Production

This page consists of all information for 2nd Year Directing Presentations and Studio Projects. Sharing ideas early in the production planning process allows space for the kind of creative problem-solving that allows a Director/Playwright’s artistic vision to be fully realized. Questions are encouraged and should go through the Production Manager. While our resources are finite, our desire to help is not. Our team will do what we can to help make your productions successful. We have no desire to limit productions artistically. However, there are limitations of time, space, and resources available. We ask that you keep these limitations in mind as you plan each production.

Columbia University will support the success of all productions by providing:

Performance rights for up to 3 showings (up to $300 total)
Rehearsal space(s) for up to 5 weeks before opening
Assistance in the scheduling of rehearsal spaces
Performance venue (equipped with lighting, sound, and video)
Supply of approved scenic elements
Supply of approved soft goods
Supply of approved lighting instruments
Supply of approved sound gear
Supply of approved projection items
Transportation of furniture, properties and costumes between Nash and Schapiro
Assistance with the installation of approved technical elements
SOA logos for all marketing materials
Access to Materials for the Arts (MFTA)
$300 for Production Expenses

Columbia University is unable to provide:

Supplementary producer(s)
General Manager (to handle budget)
Front of House Manager
Designer team
Graphic designs for marketing materials
Any labor beyond the scope of the approved designs

Columbia University will support the success of all productions by providing:

Performance rights for up to 3 showings (up to $300 total)
Rehearsal space(s) for up to 5 weeks before opening
Assistance in the scheduling of rehearsal spaces
Performance venue (equipped with lighting, sound, and video)
Supply of approved scenic elements
Supply of approved soft goods
Supply of approved lighting instruments
Supply of approved sound gear
Supply of approved projection items
Transportation of furniture, properties and costumes between Nash and Schapiro
Assistance with the installation of approved technical elements
SOA logos for all marketing materials
Access to Materials for the Arts (MFTA)
$1000 for Production Expenses

Columbia University is unable to provide:

Supplementary producer(s)
General Manager (to handle budget)
Front of House Manager
Designer team
Graphic designs for marketing materials
Any labor beyond the scope of the approved designs

General Rules for Schapiro Spaces

Departmental Resources

Production Guidelines

Information for Stage Managers

Rehearsal & Performance Procedures

Load-in Schedule

Production Resources

Protocols for Nudity and Sexual Content

Working with Actors at Schapiro

Production Team Expectations