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FAQ

 

How do I find cheap tickets?

Most theatre companies in the greater D.C. area have student ticket rates that you can find online or by calling them. Some perfornamces will have rush tickets available for specific performances. To get one of these tickets, you have to go the theatre 30 minutes to an hour before showtime, when they'll start to sell any remaining seats at discount prices. It's not guaranteed you'll get a ticket, but you can save a lot of money. You can also find "pay what you can" nights, which are just what they sound like. These are usually posted on theatre companies' websites, and we'll try and post them here when we can.

 

How does extra credit affect my grade?

You may earn up to 50 extra credit points over the course of the semester, which has the potential to raise your grade by up to 5% (half a letter grade). All extra credit work must be completed and all documentation turned in to your Discussion Leader by December 6th. Extra credit will be added onto the total cumulative grade. So, when all of your papers are turned in, exams taken, quizzes and assignments completed, we determine your grade without extra credit. Then, if you do extra credit work, we will add the appropriate amount to your final grade in this class. For more information on how to complete extra credit work see the extra credit page on this website.

 

I don’t have enough money to pay for tickets to the Department of Theatre shows and professional productions are so expensive! What should I do?

First, remember that ticket prices were factored into the expected fees for this class and announced at the beginning of the semester. But theatre tickets don’t have to empty your bank account – especially since you are students!

• All students at the University of Maryland, College Park are eligible to receive student priced tickets (only $8 each) to nearly all productions at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (CSPAC); this includes dance, music, theatre, and many of the professional productions that visit our campus each year.
• Students may also wait for the Monday prior to the scheduled event opening – at 11 a.m. that day, the CSPAC box office often releases a limited number of free tickets to students on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on ticket availability, see the CSPAC website or call the box office at 301-405-ARTS.
• Finally, you can try ushering for one of the productions. Ushering will get you in to see the show for free! For more information on ushering, contact Lori Lentner Schwartz at 301-405-2538.

For professional productions ALWAYS call the theatre box office directly and ask if there are any discounts available to students or young adults. Nearly every theatre in the area offers some type of discount, though you must often go to the theatre in person with your Student ID in order to get that discount. You can also check the DC area’s half-price ticket outlet at http://www.ticketplace.org/.

 

How can I find out what shows are playing in Maryland, DC, and Virginia?

There are a number of websites that can help you to locate theatre information in the area.

• TicketPlace (DC’s half-price ticket outlet) - http://www.ticketplace.org/
• Helen Hayes Theatre Listings - http://www.helenhayes.org/hhayes/plsql/hhayes.theatre_listings.home
• League of Washington Theatres (Seasons at a Glance) - http://www.lowt.org/seasons.html
• Potomac Stages - http://www.potomacstages.com/

 

What should I do if I feel I have been graded unfairly?

If you wish to challenge a grade you must present the graded assignment and one paragraph explaining why the grade should be changed (including any supporting evidence) to your discussion leader no later than one week after the grade is received. After one week, appeals will not be considered. Please note that if you ask for a re-grade, in our reconsideration your grade may go up, but it may also go down. Remember, class is not an appropriate place to discuss your concerns.

 

What should I do if I am uncomfortable with one of the classroom activities?

Speak to your TA as soon as possible. If you are uncomfortable speaking with your TA, you may contact Dr. Rothman directly during her posted office hours or via email. It is your responsibility to communicate effectively with both your TA and your professor – only through communication can we resolve your concern.