An Intimacy Director will be present at rehearsals to facilitate specific choreography involving any sort of physical touch. Due to the content of
, performers cast should be prepared to engage in conversations involving varying levels of intimacy, but specifics may be adapted according to the collaborative vision, honoring boundaries and applying a consent-forward artistic approach when identifying these specific moments.
Conflicts PolicyStudents cast in a production with the Department of Theater Arts are expected to attend all rehearsals unless they have an academic conflict. In general, rehearsals are held weekday evenings and weekend days. Cast members are expected to arrive on time to all rehearsals and performances. At the beginning of the rehearsal process, all academic conflicts must be communicated to the Stage Manager. Should other conflicts arise, the Stage Manager and the Director have the discretion to decide upon conflict approval on a case-by-case basis, based on the size of the actor’s role, nature of the conflict, and timing in regards to the rehearsal schedule. Tech Week conflicts, other than academic, are not permitted. While it may be that a weekly schedule is utilized, the Daily Call (your daily specific schedule) will be sent out each night with 24 hours’ notice.
Any questions or concerns regarding the conflict decisions of the Stage Manager and Director should be brought to Dmitry Troyanovsky, Chair of the department (
dtroyanov@brandeis.edu)
Due to the ongoing uncertain nature of the Covid-19 pandemic, we will proceed with an abundance of empathy and consider anyone's changing situation and how it may affect their ability to participate in this production.
