Resources
Updated for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
1. Check your email!
Your best chance at being up to date on all department info and resources is regularly checking your emails. Emails from the department chair, your profs, the university, CSU, FASA, etc.
2. The Spotlight
The Spotlight is the theatre department’s weekly newsletter that comes out every Friday. It will update you on:
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Department news and announcements
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University news and info
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Callouts and opportunities
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Things to see and do
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Covid-19 updates
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And more…
Just by being enrolled in a theatre program, you should automatically be on the email list and receive The Spotlight. If you are not receiving The Spotlight, check your junk folder, or email Katie Scribner at theatre@concordia.ca
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3. Your Course Syllabi
Your next resource hub is located in any of your course syllabi. All syllabi include a list of resources at the very end of the document. There, you can find information on:
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Short-term absence
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Academic accommodation (including ACSD)
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Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility committee of the department
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The office of rights and responsibilities (i.e. plagiarism)
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Student success center
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Counselling and Psychological Services
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Advocacy and Support Services
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Financial Aids and Awards
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And more…
4. Academic Advising
Contact theatre@concordia.ca (Katie Scribner, department assistant) for any advising questions/needs. Katie will then direct your question to the right person.
Make sure to include in your email:
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Your Student ID number (always!)
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The specific issue(s) you need help with
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Exact class number(s) / code(s) for any relevant course(s)
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Screenshots of any error messages you've received when trying to register
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Any documents or forwarded emails that may be relevant to your request
Department/Faculty Resources
You can book studios for coursework through Studio bookings (concordia.ca)
CDA (centre for digital arts) Centre for Digital Arts (concordia.ca)
Research centres and Labs Research-Creation (concordia.ca)
Set shop, Prop shop, Costume shop:
Marlene Lucas – Head of Scene Shop, marlene.lucas@concordia.ca
Dominique Coughlin-Villeneuve – Head of Properties Shop, dominique.coughlin@concordia.ca
Laura Acosta – Head of Costume Shop, laura.acosta@concordia.ca
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The department’s guiding principles
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The department’s EDIA committee resolution guide: Equity, diversity, and inclusion - Concordia University
Out of Department Resources
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HoJo (housing and Job centre)
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Legal Information Clinic
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Student Advocacy
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Daycare
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RAWCC (recovery and wellness community centre)
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Health and Dental plan
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Telemedicine
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Empower Me
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Desjardin Insurance
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And more…
2. FASA Fine Arts Student Alliance
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Project grants
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Callouts
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Clubs and affiliates
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And more…
3. CUCCR (Centre for Creative Reuse) CUCCR - Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse
4. ACSD: access centre for students with disabilities Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (concordia.ca)
5. SARC: sexual assault resource centre Sexual Assault Resource Centre (concordia.ca)
6. Centre for Gender Advocacy Centre for Gender Advocacy
7. Black Perspectives Office Black Perspectives Office (concordia.ca)
8. Equity Office Equity Office (concordia.ca)
9. Otsenhákta Student Centre Indigenous students (concordia.ca)
10. Indigenous Directions Indigenous Directions (concordia.ca)
11. Affordable and Free Food Affordable food (concordia.ca)
12. Sustainability Hub Sustainability hub (concordia.ca)
13. CUSP (Student Parents Centre) Concordia University Student Parents Centre
14. Jobs on and off campus​
​15. ISO (International Students Office) International students (concordia.ca)
16. Ombuds Office Ombuds Office (concordia.ca)
17. Zen Dens Zen Dens (concordia.ca)
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Peer support
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Wellness resources
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Events and drop-ins
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Therapy dogs!
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And more…
CAST Resources
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CAST corner/cafe: located on the MB 7th floor lounge, a microwave, a mini-fridge and a toaster along with snacks, non-perishables and a variety of tea and coffee is available to Theatre and Dance students. This pantry is filled by the Theatre and Dance students for the Theatre and Dance Students.
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CAST office: located at GM 510, the CAST office is open to all theatre students. Whether you want to chat with a CAST member, relax on the couch or read a book from our library, you are welcome to drop by!
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Check our member’s drop-in hours here.
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CAST library: located at the CAST office, the CAST library is open to all theatre students. The CAST library intends to reduce waste at Concordia by collecting printed scripts and making them available to borrow for other students every semester.
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CAST’s stance on tw/cw
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CAST’s name-change statement
First Year Resources
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You should register for the whole year at once (it usually happens around March of the previous year)
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Most first-year courses are in conflict with upper-year courses. Use your program guide when enrolling to make sure you get the most out of your university experience.
You can find your Program Guide at Program guides (concordia.ca).
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FFAR 250 is a prerequisite for Public Performance Projects (PPPs). Make sure you take it in your first year of study so you can enroll in PPPs starting your second year.
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The core classes are not offered during the summer. Summer classes primarily include special topics and field schools.
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Special topic classes and field schools are announced during the winter Town Hall of the previous year.
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Fall Town Hall is a good opportunity to request specific classes for the upcoming years.
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Make sure you maintain a professional relationship with all your peers and colleagues. Our department, and Montreal’s theatre community, are both rather small. Chances are you will be working with your peers and profs in the future.
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Make sure you take care of yourself. Speak up in the face of injustice and pressure and seek help. CAST is here to help you in making your university experience as smooth and productive as possible.
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Besides the classes required to complete your degree, take classes that interest you!
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You can substitute a required course with another similar class, with the permission of your area advisor through a General Student Request From.
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You can build your own course in an Independent Study class. Ask your full time profs or area advisors for support and permission if you have a cool idea you want to work on. Find the Independent Study form here.
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You can get credits for an internship outside of Concordia. Talk to your profs/area advisors for more info. Find the Internship form here.
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Homeroom: Make friends, navigate the university experience, co-develop new skills. Homeroom Registration 2022-2023 (Page 1 of 2) (office.com)
Theatre Department Lingo
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PPP = Public Performance Project
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Studio PPP = PPPs that are staged in the studios instead of bigger spaces like D.B.
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Mainstage Theatre = theatre and performance space located on SGW campus, Hall building
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Subbing courses = refers to substituting courses
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Indie study = refers to independent study courses
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Field school = refers to summertime intensive courses. They mostly happen abroad.
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ACTT, PERC, DFTT, SCEN = abbreviation of the programs offered in the department (Acting for the Theatre, Performance Creation, Design for the Theatre, Scenography)
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The shops = refer to the scene, costume and prop shops
Social Media
On social media, we suggest you follow these accounts and groups to stay updated:
Instagram:
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Facebook:
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