FAQs

I’m a first-year and don’t know anything about StuCo. Where should I start?

Welcome to Northwestern! We’re so excited to hear that you are interested in joining the vibrant theatre community on campus. To learn all about the different StuCo boards, make sure to go to Student Theatre Info Night (STIN) at the start of the school year and sign up for the This Week In Student Theatre (TWIST) mailing list.

I’m interested in directing for JTE. When can I petition?

We’re thrilled to hear that you are interested in directing for JTE! Petitions for our Fall Shanley, Winter Louis, and Spring Shanley slots happen in the middle of Spring Quarter, typically around Week 6 after our producers have been chosen.

I’m interested in joining JTE as a new member. When can I petition?

We couldn’t be more excited to hear that you are interested in joining JTE! If you are a first-year, you can petition to join the board as a First-Year Board Apprentice (FBA) towards the end of Fall Quarter, typically around Week 7. Any student can petition to join the board at the beginning of Spring Quarter, typically around Week 2.

I’m interested in joining the production (prod) team for one of your shows. How do I get involved?

Unlike the more formal petitions that are held to select our producers and directors, we do not hold formal petitions for other prod team positions. Please reach out to the director and/or producer to see if they need anyone to fill the position(s) you are interested in!

I’m interested in producing for JTE. When can I petition?

We’re so happy to hear that you are interested in producing for JTE! Petitions for our Fall Shanley, Winter Louis, and Spring Shanley slots happen towards the middle of Spring Quarter, typically around Week 4.

I want to see one of your shows! How do I get tickets?

You do not need to worry about getting tickets for any of our shows in advance. All tickets can be purchased at the door, with discounted prices for all Northwestern students!