1. Show up on time and ready to work. Often rehearsal cannot begin without all members present. Your punctuality is
required. If you are going to be late clear this with the Director IN ADVANCE. If you are late, you will be asked to
perform additional warm up activities and/or additional company duties by the Director. Repeated late arrivals will result
in your dismissal from the Company.
2. Unless it is on your conflict sheet, there is no excuse for missing a scheduled rehearsal. Missing rehearsal may
result in your removal from the production. No Exceptions.
3. Warm ups are required. Your body and voice are two of the instruments you use as an actor. You must participate in
warm ups so that you donąt hurt yourself in rehearsal or performance. If you have a medical condition that limits your
participation, you must have a note from a doctor. Realize that a serious illness or condition may prohibit your
participation in the production. Those late to warm ups will be required to perform additional warm up duties.
4. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement for all practices. Closed toe shoes must be worn at all
times unless instructed otherwise.
5. Food and Drink are not allowed in the rehearsal areas. The ONLY exception is water in an unbreakable, sealable container. Our auditorium has been newly renovated and is in pristine condition. We want to keep it that way! Anyone caught eating or drinking in the auditorium will be removed from the show they are currently in and will not be allowed in a show for one full calendar year!
6. No gum. The end.
7. Please conduct yourself appropriately. ALL district rules are in force during show and rehearsal times. This
means that language and actions must be appropriate to the school setting.
8. Please treat the facility and other users with respect.
9. This is a non-smoking company. If you are underage and caught smoking this (and all illegal activities) will be
reported to your parents, and could result in your removal from the company. Please be sure your clothes do not smell of
smoke, it is offensive to others. If you are at all interested in pursuing theatre as a career, it is ridiculous to smoke
anyway as it ruins your body and voice.
10. Respect others and their property. Donąt touch other people’s props, costumes or personal property.
11. Cell phones are not to be turned on during rehearsal. If you must keep one on your person, it may not interfere
with the creative process.
12. Visitors are not allowed at rehearsals. In special cases, a visitor may be allowed to attend with the approval of
the Director.
13. Your primary focus is education, not performance. Students who have grades that slip below 2.0 will be dropped
from the Company. You may be asked to provide periodic drag sheets to the Director during the run of rehearsals. Keep
grades up to avoid dismissal from the production.
14. Finally, come ready to work hard and play hard. We aren’t curing cancer here, we are doing a play. It should be
fun and enjoyable for everyone. This requires everyone giving all their effort, so it’s hard work. But it is all about
entertaining our audiences with fun, thought provoking or dramatic theatre.
15. Attitude is job one! If your attitude is awesome, it goes a long way with everyone. This play is not about you,
it is about all of us. Remember, discipline is not the enemy of enthusiasm!!! Attitude is all important. If your
attitude begins to become poisonous to others, you had better get over yourself pretty quick, or you will be asked to leave
the company and will not be asked back.
