DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA
FALL 2015 DEPARTMENTAL LOAN POLICIES
The Tisch Undergraduate Department of Drama offers several loan resources to curricular and main stage productions.
Departmental loans consist of various and limited theatrical supplies that are available to supplement design elements
for productions taking place within the Drama Department. Please note Departmental loans are not equipped to supply a
full complement of scenic, costume, lighting, sound, or prop elements for every production that is taking place within the
Department.
* Please note that all departmental loans are accessible by appointment only. *
See individual loan policies for appointment hours.
Anyone expecting to use departmental loan resources is responsible for understanding and adhering to these policies.
Jon Dunkle
Emily Rea
Ryan Parow
Jon Zencheck
Patrick Brennan
Therese Bruck
Kimberly Parkman
Josh McConchie
Kurt Bradley
PRODUCTION RESOURCE OFFICE CONTACTS
Production Manager
x81754 917/538-6960
Associate Production Manager x81836 267/242-3267
Production Administrator
x81853 864/991-6541
DEPARTMENT LOAN CONTACTS
Technical Director
Scenery & Shop Use Inquiries x28244 914/391-3814
Scene Shop Supervisor
Prop Loan Inquiries
x81863 508/692-7903
Costume Director
Costume Loan Inquiries
x81567 201/679-7836
Costume Shop Manager
Wardrobe& Shop Use Inquiries x81706 757/289-7366
Lighting Supervisor
E-Loan Lighting Inquiries
x81867 914/564-2539
Audio Supervisor
E-Loan Sound Inquiries
x26639 917/399-0907
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Resources from Departmental Loans are first allocated to StageWorks Productions, followed by Studentworks
and curricular productions. Loan resources are based on stock and availability. Costume and Prop resources
are not available for use in class.
If something breaks, please contact the appropriate loan supervisor or contact the Production Resource Office.
Violation of any policy outlined in this document can lead to permanent suspension of loan and/or shop use privileges.
UNDERGRADUATE SCENIC DEPT – SHOP TIME and SCENIC LOAN
285 Mercer St at Waverly (also accessibly through stairwell G in 721 Broadway)
Contact: Jon Zencheck ([email protected])
GENERAL INFORMATION
• The Undergraduate Scene Shop is workspace and classroom dedicated to the construction of scenery for StageWorks productions.
• The Undergraduate Costume Shop is sometimes available to Tisch Undergraduate Drama students, faculty, admin, and designers for
work directly related to curricular studio productions, Studentworks, and StageWorks productions. Access is on a limited basis and is
subject to approval.
• Undergraduate Scene Shop stock items may be available to Tisch Undergraduate Drama students, faculty, admin, and designers for
use in curricular studio productions, Studentworks, and StageWorks productions on a limited basis.
SCENIC LOAN
• Scenic inventory is subject to change. Scenic elements or equipment available may include stock platforms, theatrical flats, masking,
schedule 40 pipe and selected hand tools. Requests for specific scenic elements must be made directly to Technical Director Jon
Zencheck ([email protected]) or the Production Resource Office at least 1 week in advance of load-in. Tools may not be removed
from 721 Broadway.
• Please note all scenery, fabrics and props must be properly treated with FDNY approved flame retardant product. Flamex
Paint Additive or an equivalent treatment must be applied on all surfaces. Latex paint is not inherently flame retardant. Please
contact the Production Office or Scene Shop if you need guidance on how to properly flameproof your materials.
• Prop loan policies apply to scenery as well. Refer to those policies for more details.
HOURS - Fall 2015
• Scene shop hours are by appointment only.
• Shop access is determined on a case-by-case basis and is subject to availability. Shop time must be requested one week in advance.
Requests should be made in writing to the Technical Director Jon Zencheck ([email protected])
SHOP POLICIES
• No one is permitted to work alone in the scene shop. Never, under any circumstances, use any tools if you are by yourself. An
employee of the Scene Shop will be present for all shop hours.
• To use shop tools, you must compete the Scene Shop Safety Quiz.
• Return the shop exactly how you found it when you came in. Stop what you’re doing 15 minutes before you leave so you have time to
return tools and sweep.
• Never leave the shop open and unattended
• The scene shop does not provide hardware or other expendables. Provide your own hardware, paint, screws, etc.
• Always wear eye and ear protection. Do not wear headphones in place of ear protection
• Wear clothes that fit. Shirts or sweaters should not be baggy. Pants are ideal. Tie back your hair if it is long.
• Wear proper shoes. No open toed sandals, Crocs, etc. Boots are recommended but not mandatory.
• Wear a dust mask if you are sanding or if there is a lot of dust in the air.
• Do not remove tools from the shop unless special permission is given.
• Do not use any tools you feel uncomfortable using or have never used before.
• Special permission is required prior to using the table saw.
• Clean out all brushes and rollers after painting.
• No spray paint is allowed in the scene shop, theater spaces, or dressing rooms. There is a spray booth behind the Burrows Theater
with a proper ventilation system. Contact the Scene Shop Supervisor to arrange use of the spray booth.
• Use of the Scene Shop or any Department of Drama space while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug is not permitted.
• Violation of any of these policies will result in permanent suspension of Scene Shop privileges.
Rev: 12/7/15