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Disclaimer: The relevant articles are listed below do not make up the entirety of the PQPC bylaws. Please go to the full bylaws page if you want to know more about PQPC. Members are still expected to go through all of the bylaws.
Preamble The Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd, a not-for profit organization, was founded on May 1, 1969, by Reed Humphrey and Emily Mueller to provide an opportunity for young people to produce, on their own, a full scale theatrical production during the months of June, July, and August.
Article I: Mission Statement The Peter Quince, Performing Co., Ltd. exists to provide young people the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatrical production. It shall do this through the exclusive use of young people in all areas: stage, technical, design, direction, production, and business.
Article II: Organization
Section 1: Division of Power
1.1 The Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall be divided into three levels of Authority.
Section 2: The Levels of Authority
2.1 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors shall be comprised of the Officers of the Company and shall be responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the Company.
2.2 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall be composed of the Officers, Committee Heads, and the Directing Staff. It serves as an advisory board to both the Executive Committee and the Company at large.
2.3 The General Membership shall be comprised of all the dues paying Members. It shall be responsible for approving the decisions of the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Company Voting Procedures
3.1 All members appropriately in attendance during a vote subject to Articles IV, V, VI, VII are allowed only one vote, regardless of the number of positions held or committees they sit upon.
3.2 A vote includes votes within the General Membership and boards. Those boards include, but are not limited to:
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Membership and Age
1.1 Membership in the Company is open to any person over the age of twelve years old and under the age of twenty-three as of the Post-Production Meeting.
1.2 Younger people may be considered for roles at the discretion of the Directing Staff. The Membership requirement shall then be waived.
1.3 Upon reaching the age of twenty-three, Members will be allowed to complete the current season, but will be unable to rejoin the Company. The sole exception of that is Reed Humphrey who, as the originator of the Company, has been granted life membership.
Section 2: Membership and Dues
2.1 Dues shall be five dollars, payable prior to participation in the Company.
Section 3: Membership and Participation
3.1 Membership, by payment of dues, is a necessary prerequisite to participation in any official Company Production.
3.2 Membership is required to cast a vote in all matters placed before the Company.
3.3 Membership in good standing is required from the time of payment of dues throughout the remainder of the season in order to hold any position in the Company. Good standing includes members in the current season who have not left an official position or the company by resignation, impeachment, or removal. Exceptions will be handled by a Grievance Committee, as defined in Article 10, Section 2, 2.4.
Section 4: Membership Period
4.1 Company Membership will be for the period of one season, terminating on the date of the Post-Production Meeting.
4.2 In the events where a show is not allowed to be performed due to public crisis or special limitations, the membership period will extend by one year. All elected positions will remain the same. All position holders may withdrawal without consequence if done at least 3 weeks before the meeting where that specific position is elected.
Section 5: Membership and Liability
5.1 Members, and parents of legal dependents, shall be required to sign a waiver of liability.
Section 6: Exceptions to Membership
6.1 The General Committee of the Board of Directors may waive the requirement of dues for those with extenuating circumstances. Agreement by a simple majority of the board is required.
6.2 All persons whose dues requirement has been waived are still required to sign a waiver of liability and to follow the Behavioral Policies of the Company. They shall agree to this in writing in order for participation in the Production to be allowed.
Article I: Mission Statement The Peter Quince, Performing Co., Ltd. exists to provide young people the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatrical production. It shall do this through the exclusive use of young people in all areas: stage, technical, design, direction, production, and business.
Article II: Organization
Section 1: Division of Power
1.1 The Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall be divided into three levels of Authority.
- The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
- The General Committee of the Board of Directors
- The General Membership
Section 2: The Levels of Authority
2.1 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors shall be comprised of the Officers of the Company and shall be responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the Company.
2.2 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall be composed of the Officers, Committee Heads, and the Directing Staff. It serves as an advisory board to both the Executive Committee and the Company at large.
2.3 The General Membership shall be comprised of all the dues paying Members. It shall be responsible for approving the decisions of the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Company Voting Procedures
3.1 All members appropriately in attendance during a vote subject to Articles IV, V, VI, VII are allowed only one vote, regardless of the number of positions held or committees they sit upon.
3.2 A vote includes votes within the General Membership and boards. Those boards include, but are not limited to:
- The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
- The General Committee of the Board of Directors
- The Directing Staff
- Production Council
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Membership and Age
1.1 Membership in the Company is open to any person over the age of twelve years old and under the age of twenty-three as of the Post-Production Meeting.
1.2 Younger people may be considered for roles at the discretion of the Directing Staff. The Membership requirement shall then be waived.
1.3 Upon reaching the age of twenty-three, Members will be allowed to complete the current season, but will be unable to rejoin the Company. The sole exception of that is Reed Humphrey who, as the originator of the Company, has been granted life membership.
Section 2: Membership and Dues
2.1 Dues shall be five dollars, payable prior to participation in the Company.
Section 3: Membership and Participation
3.1 Membership, by payment of dues, is a necessary prerequisite to participation in any official Company Production.
3.2 Membership is required to cast a vote in all matters placed before the Company.
3.3 Membership in good standing is required from the time of payment of dues throughout the remainder of the season in order to hold any position in the Company. Good standing includes members in the current season who have not left an official position or the company by resignation, impeachment, or removal. Exceptions will be handled by a Grievance Committee, as defined in Article 10, Section 2, 2.4.
Section 4: Membership Period
4.1 Company Membership will be for the period of one season, terminating on the date of the Post-Production Meeting.
4.2 In the events where a show is not allowed to be performed due to public crisis or special limitations, the membership period will extend by one year. All elected positions will remain the same. All position holders may withdrawal without consequence if done at least 3 weeks before the meeting where that specific position is elected.
Section 5: Membership and Liability
5.1 Members, and parents of legal dependents, shall be required to sign a waiver of liability.
Section 6: Exceptions to Membership
6.1 The General Committee of the Board of Directors may waive the requirement of dues for those with extenuating circumstances. Agreement by a simple majority of the board is required.
6.2 All persons whose dues requirement has been waived are still required to sign a waiver of liability and to follow the Behavioral Policies of the Company. They shall agree to this in writing in order for participation in the Production to be allowed.