The Westminster Players oversees all LICENSED works (MTI/Concord Musicals/Plays) while The Broncway oversees all NON-LICENSED works (cabarets, new works, etc). While we encourage you to familiarize yourself with this distinction, it is neither here nor there since you will only encounter us as The Rider Student Theatre Company! 

As stated in Article IX, Section 2 of our Constitution, “any student may propose a production by filling out a production proposal form,” which was sent out at the beginning of the summer to determine our current season. Once the form closed on August 1st, the EBoard met to narrow down the most highly suggested and/or appropriate submissions. The student-body was then able to vote on their favorites from the narrowed-down list via Google Form, and after twenty-four hours, the voting form was closed and the EBoard planned to submit for the rights to the Top 4 Musicals/Plays. While the actual process of selecting a season might differ from year to year, the student-body will always have a say in the shows they want to see produced under RSTC.

The only way to change the number of tickets you reserved for a performance is to cancel the reservation and re-order with the correct amount. The order cannot be otherwise edited. You can also reach out to our house manager and work it out as soon as you realize you will not be using all the tickets you reserved!

The EBoard is comprised of RSTC's six (6) officers: the President, the Vice President, the Technical Director, the Secretary, the Historian, and the Treasurer. These individuals spearhead the club and its affairs on an organizational level. As stated in Article V, Section 1 of our Constitution: 

"The Executive Board must consist of full-time undergraduate students enrolled at Rider University. This 'EBoard,' alongside their Faculty Advisor; the Associate Dean of Campus Life; the Director of Production Management; and the Scheduling Office, will be included in the selection and structuring of the organization’s academic season and the handling of contract violations. This Executive Board shall consist of:

1. President. Responsible for serving as the liaison between the Executive Board and the participating student body of all productions. Among other duties, they are expected to spearhead Executive Board meetings; oversee all productions—both licensed and original works; and keep regular checks on said productions to ensure that they are adhering to the agreed upon scope. The distinction between the works that they will oversee is described as follows:
   a. Licensed Work. Copyrighted plays and musicals that required contractual permission—obtained by the Associate Dean of Campus Life—and a payment of royalties in order to produce.
   b. Non-Licensed Work. Original plays and musicals written and composed by students, cabarets arranged by students, and works within the public domain.
   *NOTE: the ideal candidate for the President is a returning senior member of the EBoard from the previous year.

2. Vice President. Responsible for serving as the liaison between the Executive Board, the Student Government Association, and the corresponding Faculty/Staff at Rider University. Among other duties, they are expected to complete the re-registration process through BroncNation required for all student clubs and organizations to be recognized by the Student Government Association; assist the Associate Dean of Campus Life in obtaining licensing materials for productions; and reserve rehearsal and performance spaces through 25Live and the Scheduling Office.
   *NOTE: the ideal candidate for the Vice President is an incoming junior who intends to shadow the President and assume their position the following year.

3. Technical Director. Responsible for serving as a liaison between the Executive Board and the Department of Performing Arts Faculty. Among other duties, they are expected to create and manage a preliminary production calendar for every production; offer available resources and personnel to the participating student body via a tech request form; and meet with tech department heads to disclose the scope of the production(s) before approval of access to university resources may be granted.

4. Secretary. Responsible for facilitating communications between the Executive Board and the remaining student body. Among other duties, they are expected to create agendas for EBoard meetings and document the minutes of said meetings; oversee all Google correspondance (Gmail, Sites, Drive); and work closely with the Historian to design promotional content (show posters, programs).

5. Historian. Responsible for the documentation of club events. Among other duties, they are expected to either arrange or personally photograph and film produced productions both during rehearsals and performances; oversee the organization's presence on social media platforms; and work closely with the Secretary to design promotional content (show posters, programs). 

6. Treasurer. Responsible for overseeing financial affairs. Among other duties, they are expected to maintain the annual budget allocated by the Student Government Association through budget planning; keep a record of outgoing funds to accurately compare with the record kept by the Associate Dean of Campus Life; and potentially provide students with the necessary resources for reimbursement.

(Revised April 2024)

Although all casting decisions require the EBoard's final approval, these individuals do not have say in who gets cast in any capacity beyond the Performer and Creative Contracts (ie: the EBoard may prevent a student from being cast if they are ineligible due to conflicts, but they may not prevent a student from being cast because they personally did not think they were fit for any particular role). Subsequently, individuals holding EBoard positions may also audition for RSTC productions, but they are not prioritized over any of their peers.

As stated in Article V, Section 2 of our Constitution, "Executive Board members are chosen for one (1) academic term and may be reinstated for additional terms. Elections for Board members shall be held in the month of April before the end of every academic year." If you are interested in running for an EBoard position, you will have a chance to do so in the Spring so that the remaining student-body can vote before the semester concludes.