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Article V: The Directing Staff
Section 1: Makeup of the Directing Staff
1.1 The following Directors shall be elected from among Company Membership for each Production season:
Section 2: Duties of the Directing Staff
2.1 General Director shall be responsible for the direction of the show, shall establish the criteria by which the show shall be cast, shall have final approval over casting, and shall serve as Associate Producer, assuming the duties of the Producer in the absence of the position under the instruction of the Producer and President. Will also be responsible for assisting in furnishing the audition and rehearsal spaces. If the position of Producer is vacant, the General Director shall fill in only until a special election can be held.
2.2 Musical Director shall direct the pit orchestra; shall be responsible for assembling the required musicians; shall be responsible for any instrument rentals if needed; and shall assist in furnishing a rehearsal site for the orchestra with the Producer and Public Relations officer.
2.3 Choral Director shall be responsible for teaching the songs to the cast; shall supply music to members when necessary; shall provide input in casting the show; and shall provide a rehearsal pianist when necessary. Will also be responsible for assisting in furnishing the audition and rehearsal spaces.
2.4 Technical Director shall be responsible for supervising the completion of the sound, lighting, properties, and set design; shall organize the construction of the set as well as furnishing a place for storage of said set; and shall ensure the establishment of running crews.
2.5 Choreographer shall design and teach the dances to the cast; and shall provide input in casting the show. Will also be responsible for assisting in furnishing the audition and rehearsal spaces.
Section 3: Assistants
3.1 Any Director has the option to appoint an Assistant and delegate any responsibilities and duties as desired. Assistants need not be elected by the Company Membership, nor approved by the Board of Directors. Assistants and their actions shall be the responsibility of their respective Director. Assistants hold no vote as such on the Production Council nor on the Board of Directors.
Article VIII: Elections
Section 2: Directing Staff
2.1 Election of the Directing Staff for the Production shall be by secret ballot at the Thanksgiving Meeting, with the exception of the General Director who shall be elected by secret ballot at the Post-Production Meeting.
2.2 In the event that there is only one nomination for a Directorship, the secret ballot may be waived by the Chair.
2.3 Letters of nomination for positions of Directorship shall be submitted to the current Executive Committee of the Board of Directors prior to the Thanksgiving Meeting.
2.4 The nomination letters shall be presented to the company at that meeting.
2.5 Nominations off the floor shall also be considered by Membership at that meeting.
2.6 Directors shall then be elected from among all nominees, with a true majority of voting Members determining the Director.
2.7 Two Members may share a Directorship, but each Member shall then have half a vote when voting as a Director.
2.8 After a singular member has held the same directing position twice, they are no longer eligible to run for said position. Similarly, the same combination of two members cannot share the same directing position for more than two seasons. The member will have the opportunity to hold said position if they share it with an eligible member or can simply mentor and provide ideas to the new position holder.
Article IX: Requirements for Positions on the Board of Directors
Section 1: Attendance
1.1 Members of the Board of Directors shall be present or excused for all appropriate Board and Company Meetings.
1.2 Excused refers to advance notice of at least one week given to the Chair of the Meeting as well as good and sufficient reason being shown for the absence, as determined at the discretion of the General Committee of the Board of Directors.
1.3 If a Member of the Board of Directors is absent and unexcused from a Meeting, he/she shall be ineligible for election to any Board of Directors position the following season.
Article X: Departure from Membership or Company Positions
Section 2: Length of Service
2.1 All Members of the Board of Directors are expected to hold their positions from the meeting which they are elected until the same meeting the following season.
Section 3: Impeachment
3.1 Any person holding a position is subject to Impeachment.
3.2 Any person holding a position who fails to fulfill his/her position requirements or fails to adhere to the rules of the Company as outlined in Article XIII, "Conditions of Membership," shall be Impeached and possibly removed from the Company.
3.3 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall serve as a grievance committee to hear any grievances brought forth by any Member of the Company. The Committee shall meet to discuss the severity of the charges, and shall decide, by majority vote, whether or not the Impeachment of the accused member will be brought before the entire Company for a final decision.
3.4 The Impeachment proceedings shall be held within one month of the decision to pursue Impeachment. If there is no official meeting in that time period an Emergency Meeting shall be convened.
3.5 The ratification for Condemnation or Vindication shall require a two-thirds vote of the Members present.
3.6 The President, if not involved, will Chair the proceedings. If the President is involved, responsibility shall fall upon the Producer, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Public Relations Director, Alumni Committee Head, Fundraising Committee Head, Internet Committee Head, History Committee Head, Bylaw Committee Head, Education Committee Head, Social Activities Committee Head, General Director, Musical Director, Choral Director, Technical Director, and Choreographer, respectively, until a member is not involved in the Impeachment proceedings.
3.7 In the event that the accused fails to acknowledge contact made by the Grievance Committee in regards to said accusation, the committee has the right to impose a decision based on the evidence presented by the accuser. Once a decision is made it will not be eligible to be reopened under any circumstances.
3.8 Argument shall have a time limit set upon it. One person shall be selected by volunteering or by Board of Director's conscription to keep time. Each party, prosecutors and defendants, shall have exactly fifteen uninterrupted minutes to state their arguments. After both sides have stated their case, each party shall have exactly ten minutes to take questions from the floor and further rebut accusations. After this has taken place all parties involved, prosecutors and defendants, shall withdraw from the meeting place. The vote shall then take place by secret ballot. The accused Member shall be informed of the results at a special Company Meeting to be held as soon as possible after the vote.
3.9 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall determine the penalty. The minimum penalty shall be removal from Office. The maximum penalty shall be permanent expulsion from the Company.
3.10 Any necessary elections to fill posts shall take place at the meeting convened to pass judgment upon the accused. The elections shall take place as described in Article VIII.
Section 4: Resignation
4.1 Resignation from a position shall be for the remainder of the season.
4.2 Resignation from the Company shall be for the remainder of the season subject to Article III, Section 3, 3.3.
4.3 All Resignations must be given to the President in writing, and, once accepted by the President, are considered final. If the President wishes to resign, notice must then be given to the Vice-President. Members who resign have the option of rejoining by again paying dues.
4.4 Any Member of the Executive Committee or General Committee of the Board of Directors who resigns from their elected position shall be ineligible for election in any position held the current and following seasons.
Article XI: Company Meetings
Section 1: Annual Meetings
1.1 Post Production: held no more than three weeks after the final performance of the summer Production, and shall mark the commencement of the new Production year. At this Meeting the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, the General Director, and four members of the Play Reading Committee shall be elected.
1.2 Thanksgiving: held within ten days of the fourth Thursday of November. At this meeting, the Directing Staff as well as the Internet Committee Chair shall be elected. The top five show will be presented to the company.
Article XIII: Conditions of Membership
Section 1: Controlled Substance Policy
1.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in the possession of or consuming an intoxicating or illegal substance at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
1.2 A Company Sponsored Function is defined as any activity which is organized by Members of the Company specifically but not merely exclusively for Members of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. Events not following the guidelines set by this Constitution of Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall not be announced verbally or in writing, or discussed at a Quince event, including the time frames immediately preceding or following a Quince event in the location of said event. Location includes all property that belongs to said meeting place. Legal alcohol and tobacco consumption at Alumni Reunions shall be at the Executive Committee's discretion.
1.3 Any question of announcement acceptability shall be directed to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Tobacco Policy
2.1 Use of Tobacco will be strictly prohibited at all Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. functions conducted in view of the public as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2.
2.2 Any member violating the Smoking Policy will go to Strike 1 of the Sanctions Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 3: Illegal Behavior
3.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in any illegal activity at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 4: General Behavior Policy
4.1 All Members are responsible for being good representatives of the company at all Company Sponsored Events as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 and in the Manitowoc community. “Good Representation” of the company is defined as respecting other members, their families, community establishments, schools, and other community members who support Quince; being respectful of the Directing Staff and other leaders in Quince; refraining from profanity, obscenity, and other “inappropriate” behavior as defined at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Any member violating the General Behavior Policy shall be indicted as defined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3, with the number of the strike being determined by the severity of the violation.
Section 5: Anti-Discrimination Policy
5.1 Peter Quince Performing Company does not and shall not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection and removal of position-holders, selection of show titles, member and community interaction, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members and the greater Manitowoc community. Members in violation of this policy are subject to immediate removal from the company, bypassing the standard grievance procedure, at the discretion of the Executive Board.
Section 1: Makeup of the Directing Staff
1.1 The following Directors shall be elected from among Company Membership for each Production season:
- General Director
- Musical Director
- Choral Director
- Technical Director
- Choreographer
Section 2: Duties of the Directing Staff
2.1 General Director shall be responsible for the direction of the show, shall establish the criteria by which the show shall be cast, shall have final approval over casting, and shall serve as Associate Producer, assuming the duties of the Producer in the absence of the position under the instruction of the Producer and President. Will also be responsible for assisting in furnishing the audition and rehearsal spaces. If the position of Producer is vacant, the General Director shall fill in only until a special election can be held.
2.2 Musical Director shall direct the pit orchestra; shall be responsible for assembling the required musicians; shall be responsible for any instrument rentals if needed; and shall assist in furnishing a rehearsal site for the orchestra with the Producer and Public Relations officer.
2.3 Choral Director shall be responsible for teaching the songs to the cast; shall supply music to members when necessary; shall provide input in casting the show; and shall provide a rehearsal pianist when necessary. Will also be responsible for assisting in furnishing the audition and rehearsal spaces.
2.4 Technical Director shall be responsible for supervising the completion of the sound, lighting, properties, and set design; shall organize the construction of the set as well as furnishing a place for storage of said set; and shall ensure the establishment of running crews.
2.5 Choreographer shall design and teach the dances to the cast; and shall provide input in casting the show. Will also be responsible for assisting in furnishing the audition and rehearsal spaces.
Section 3: Assistants
3.1 Any Director has the option to appoint an Assistant and delegate any responsibilities and duties as desired. Assistants need not be elected by the Company Membership, nor approved by the Board of Directors. Assistants and their actions shall be the responsibility of their respective Director. Assistants hold no vote as such on the Production Council nor on the Board of Directors.
Article VIII: Elections
Section 2: Directing Staff
2.1 Election of the Directing Staff for the Production shall be by secret ballot at the Thanksgiving Meeting, with the exception of the General Director who shall be elected by secret ballot at the Post-Production Meeting.
2.2 In the event that there is only one nomination for a Directorship, the secret ballot may be waived by the Chair.
2.3 Letters of nomination for positions of Directorship shall be submitted to the current Executive Committee of the Board of Directors prior to the Thanksgiving Meeting.
2.4 The nomination letters shall be presented to the company at that meeting.
2.5 Nominations off the floor shall also be considered by Membership at that meeting.
2.6 Directors shall then be elected from among all nominees, with a true majority of voting Members determining the Director.
2.7 Two Members may share a Directorship, but each Member shall then have half a vote when voting as a Director.
2.8 After a singular member has held the same directing position twice, they are no longer eligible to run for said position. Similarly, the same combination of two members cannot share the same directing position for more than two seasons. The member will have the opportunity to hold said position if they share it with an eligible member or can simply mentor and provide ideas to the new position holder.
Article IX: Requirements for Positions on the Board of Directors
Section 1: Attendance
1.1 Members of the Board of Directors shall be present or excused for all appropriate Board and Company Meetings.
1.2 Excused refers to advance notice of at least one week given to the Chair of the Meeting as well as good and sufficient reason being shown for the absence, as determined at the discretion of the General Committee of the Board of Directors.
1.3 If a Member of the Board of Directors is absent and unexcused from a Meeting, he/she shall be ineligible for election to any Board of Directors position the following season.
Article X: Departure from Membership or Company Positions
Section 2: Length of Service
2.1 All Members of the Board of Directors are expected to hold their positions from the meeting which they are elected until the same meeting the following season.
Section 3: Impeachment
3.1 Any person holding a position is subject to Impeachment.
3.2 Any person holding a position who fails to fulfill his/her position requirements or fails to adhere to the rules of the Company as outlined in Article XIII, "Conditions of Membership," shall be Impeached and possibly removed from the Company.
3.3 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall serve as a grievance committee to hear any grievances brought forth by any Member of the Company. The Committee shall meet to discuss the severity of the charges, and shall decide, by majority vote, whether or not the Impeachment of the accused member will be brought before the entire Company for a final decision.
3.4 The Impeachment proceedings shall be held within one month of the decision to pursue Impeachment. If there is no official meeting in that time period an Emergency Meeting shall be convened.
3.5 The ratification for Condemnation or Vindication shall require a two-thirds vote of the Members present.
3.6 The President, if not involved, will Chair the proceedings. If the President is involved, responsibility shall fall upon the Producer, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Public Relations Director, Alumni Committee Head, Fundraising Committee Head, Internet Committee Head, History Committee Head, Bylaw Committee Head, Education Committee Head, Social Activities Committee Head, General Director, Musical Director, Choral Director, Technical Director, and Choreographer, respectively, until a member is not involved in the Impeachment proceedings.
3.7 In the event that the accused fails to acknowledge contact made by the Grievance Committee in regards to said accusation, the committee has the right to impose a decision based on the evidence presented by the accuser. Once a decision is made it will not be eligible to be reopened under any circumstances.
3.8 Argument shall have a time limit set upon it. One person shall be selected by volunteering or by Board of Director's conscription to keep time. Each party, prosecutors and defendants, shall have exactly fifteen uninterrupted minutes to state their arguments. After both sides have stated their case, each party shall have exactly ten minutes to take questions from the floor and further rebut accusations. After this has taken place all parties involved, prosecutors and defendants, shall withdraw from the meeting place. The vote shall then take place by secret ballot. The accused Member shall be informed of the results at a special Company Meeting to be held as soon as possible after the vote.
3.9 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall determine the penalty. The minimum penalty shall be removal from Office. The maximum penalty shall be permanent expulsion from the Company.
3.10 Any necessary elections to fill posts shall take place at the meeting convened to pass judgment upon the accused. The elections shall take place as described in Article VIII.
Section 4: Resignation
4.1 Resignation from a position shall be for the remainder of the season.
4.2 Resignation from the Company shall be for the remainder of the season subject to Article III, Section 3, 3.3.
4.3 All Resignations must be given to the President in writing, and, once accepted by the President, are considered final. If the President wishes to resign, notice must then be given to the Vice-President. Members who resign have the option of rejoining by again paying dues.
4.4 Any Member of the Executive Committee or General Committee of the Board of Directors who resigns from their elected position shall be ineligible for election in any position held the current and following seasons.
Article XI: Company Meetings
Section 1: Annual Meetings
1.1 Post Production: held no more than three weeks after the final performance of the summer Production, and shall mark the commencement of the new Production year. At this Meeting the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, the General Director, and four members of the Play Reading Committee shall be elected.
1.2 Thanksgiving: held within ten days of the fourth Thursday of November. At this meeting, the Directing Staff as well as the Internet Committee Chair shall be elected. The top five show will be presented to the company.
Article XIII: Conditions of Membership
Section 1: Controlled Substance Policy
1.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in the possession of or consuming an intoxicating or illegal substance at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
1.2 A Company Sponsored Function is defined as any activity which is organized by Members of the Company specifically but not merely exclusively for Members of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. Events not following the guidelines set by this Constitution of Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall not be announced verbally or in writing, or discussed at a Quince event, including the time frames immediately preceding or following a Quince event in the location of said event. Location includes all property that belongs to said meeting place. Legal alcohol and tobacco consumption at Alumni Reunions shall be at the Executive Committee's discretion.
1.3 Any question of announcement acceptability shall be directed to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Tobacco Policy
2.1 Use of Tobacco will be strictly prohibited at all Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. functions conducted in view of the public as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2.
2.2 Any member violating the Smoking Policy will go to Strike 1 of the Sanctions Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 3: Illegal Behavior
3.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in any illegal activity at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 4: General Behavior Policy
4.1 All Members are responsible for being good representatives of the company at all Company Sponsored Events as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 and in the Manitowoc community. “Good Representation” of the company is defined as respecting other members, their families, community establishments, schools, and other community members who support Quince; being respectful of the Directing Staff and other leaders in Quince; refraining from profanity, obscenity, and other “inappropriate” behavior as defined at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Any member violating the General Behavior Policy shall be indicted as defined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3, with the number of the strike being determined by the severity of the violation.
Section 5: Anti-Discrimination Policy
5.1 Peter Quince Performing Company does not and shall not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection and removal of position-holders, selection of show titles, member and community interaction, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members and the greater Manitowoc community. Members in violation of this policy are subject to immediate removal from the company, bypassing the standard grievance procedure, at the discretion of the Executive Board.