D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5-E, § 1631
Performing Arts - Drama and Theatre
Authority: Sections 2a, 3(b)(11), (12) and (17) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000, effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-2601.01, 38-2602(b)(11), (12), and (17) (2012 Repl. & 2016 Supp.)), and Sections 1002(a)(22) and (36) of the Non-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-261; D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.04(a)(22) and (36) (2015 Repl.)). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6916 (October 1, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9071, 9088 (July 1, 2016).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
1631.1 For certification in performing arts (drama and theatre) the following shall be required:
- (a) Six (6) years of professional experience in professional theatre, as opposed to theatre in an academic setting or amateur productions, or six (6) seasons in professional theatre as an actor, director, coach or teacher;
- (b) Evidence of professional theatre experience and seasons in professional theatre as an actor, director, coach or teacher;
- (c) Four (4) years or six (6) seasons of continuing professional growth and development (within the last five (5) years) in the areas of acting, directing, writing or participating in professional workshops; and
- (d) An audition that includes a performance or portfolio review before a professional panel directed by the performing art department/school.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3201 (July 17, 1981); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 6542 (October 24, 1986); and by Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6893, 6916 (October 1, 1993).