Collin College Performing Arts Facilities

Food and Drink Policy

In this policy, the performance or event director or other responsible party will be referred to as “director.”  The performer, presenter, lecturer, or student worker will be referred to as “performer.”  The performance, rehearsal, lecture, or event will be referred to as “event.”

1. Food or drink of any kind is prohibited in the audience seating area. 

2. For all events in the JAT or Black Box, all performers may have sports-top bottled water in the theatre’s stage area only.  A table will be provided in the backstage hallway for food and other drink items needed during the rehearsal. 

3. The director is solely responsible for communicating this policy to the performers.

4. The director and the event house manager are responsible for ensuring that these policies are effectively followed before, during, and after events; and that the authority of the theatre manager is respected with regard to facility maintenance.

5. If a violation occurs, the theatre manager will inform the director at an appropriate time, and the director will address the responsible parties as soon as possible during the event.  In the event of an immediate threat to equipment or the theatre facility (i.e. water is observed sitting on the grand piano, or on a piece of electrical equipment, etc.), the theatre manager may immediately remove the hazard.  The theatre manager will then report this incident to the director at the first appropriate moment.

6. After a violation occurs, the theatre manager will inform the Department Chair and the Dean by email.

7. If repeated violations occur, the Dean will take any necessary actions to prevent further occurrence.  These may include loss of privileges for students, groups, or ensembles.