Summer show for those entering third through eighth grades!
AUDITIONS are coming, AUDITIONS are coming!
We will have concrete information very soon on our younger kids’ show. Below is the information about our older kids’ show. Please call 402-984-4612 if you have any questions.
Parent/student participation contract
Students and parents of any workshop, camp, activity or production at Boxcar Youth Theatre Company must agree to the following terms:
— The Director and/or Instructor are the leaders in any BYTC activity. I (my child) will treat them with respect.
— I (my child) understand that the Director will make final choices pertaining to my role.
— I (my child) agree to attend all rehearsals for which I am scheduled unless excused in advance by the director.
If I (my child) must miss a rehearsal for any reason, I (my child) will personally contact the director prior to the
beginning of rehearsal.
— If I miss a regular rehearsal for any reason without being excused, I understand that I may lose my role.
— I (my child) am (is) aware that attendance at ALL dress rehearsals and performances is required. The
only excusable absences are medical reasons or family emergencies.
— I (my child) agree to meet “off book” deadlines by having my lines, songs, blocking and choreography memorized.
— I (my child) understand that I may be personally responsible for parts of my costume and my script/score.
— I (my child) understand that as part of a team effort, I must have a positive attitude even on days when I have a million
reasons not to be open-minded and willing to work. I (my child) agree to make rehearsals the best that they can be.
— I (my child) understand that during rehearsals I am to remain quiet (no talking) until my part begins onstage.
— I (my child) agree to leave my cell phone in my bag until the Director says it is OK to call parents.
— I (my child) agree to clean up after myself, including throwing away my trash in trash cans.
— I (my child) understand that everyone in the cast/crew/staff is important. I will treat them with respect.
— If I cause problems by disrupting the cast or the Director during rehearsal, I understand that I may lose my role in the
show.
— I (my child) understand that he/she must listen to requests made by the Director/Music Director/Stage Manager/BYTC
Productions Director or BYTC board members pertaining to the show.
— BYTC is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants.
I (my child) am (is) aware that inappropriate behaviors will not be tolerated. Inappropriate behaviors include:
— Swearing, crude language
— Damage to any property
— Prank phone calls
— Rough play, roughhousing or goofing around during rehearsals
— Accessing restricted areas in rehearsal/performance spaces
— Alcohol, drugs, smoking
— Acknowledgement of dating relationships, including public displays of affection
— Bullying, teasing, name-calling, racial slurs or inappropriate practical jokes
Consequences of inappropriate behavior: The Two-Strike Rule
- First Strike – a meeting with the student, parent, Director/Instructor and Managing Director is arranged. A warning is given.
- Second Strike – the parent is contacted and the student is asked to leave the activity/production.
— I (my child) agree(s) not to bring friends backstage during rehearsal or performances. A family member
or friend may be allowed at rehearsal ONLY with advance approval or at the discretion of the
Director/Instructor.
— As a parent of a student participant, I agree to make restitution for any property damage intentionally caused by my child if BYTC so requires.