Student Productions

Student Productions is the foundation for campus entertainment at the University of Tampa. It is the joint efforts of six comities that provide the students at UT with events that are both enjoyable and informative. Everything from Friday night movies to homecoming events and family weekend activities are the result of Student Productions.

Because Student Productions is such a large enterprise, the range of responsibilities is divided over six comities each with their own domain. The Stage Shows Committee brings comedians, magicians, speakers and educational programs to campus. The Film Committee decides which movies will be shown each semester whereas the Music Committee plans the major concert for spring and the Recreation Committee plans off campus trips. The Special Events committee is essentially responsible for coordinating Homecoming Week and Casino Night. Every year a theme is chosen for homecoming and this year it will have a circus influence with The Show Must Go On. “We try to pick a theme there are gimmicks for and that’s how the ideas form,” said Special Events Chair, Christine Halby.

The Marketing Committee is unique in that supports all of the other components. Marketing plans interest meetings and brings attention to Student Productions Events. It is essentially responsible for promotion and basically brings the crowds.

The excitement that stems from Student Productions can be felt not only by weekly moviegoers, but also from the hardworking members of these committees. There is so much to gain from participating in Student Productions. SP President Ally Thatcher has had the opportunity to learn about working with different agents and how to represent the school properly. The best part she says, “You work so hard, and you get to see the final product.”

Student Productions is the University of Tampa’s largest organization for campus entertainment. Its many services of the can benefit all kinds of students whether their interests are recreational or educational.


Arielle Hochman