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.