Conflicts

·       Must be submitted in writing and approved in advance.

·       Emergencies, illness, tardiness: reported by telephone 238-6850.

·       Students will not be permitted to participate in YES if they are involved in a concurrent performing arts production.

 Attendance & Behavior Guidelines

·       All rehearsals, performance, and exit meeting attendance is mandatory.

·       “Contract of Commitment” and “Rehearsal Guidelines” must be followed. Students will be asked to withdraw if they are unable to adhere to scheduling and behavior expectations.

Fees

·       Since its inception, there is no tuition for YES Company participants. Donations greatly accepted.

·       There is a $100 fundraising commitment (Mini-Golf Tournament!)

·       Students ages 16 - 25 are asked to enroll in ROP. This career education program is a source of funding for YES. Enrollment is free of any fees.

·       A photo CD of hundreds of pictures will be available for sale at the production for $25.

·       Merchandise sales at this production benefits the YES Company program.

·       Some basic hygiene, hair & make-up needs may be left to the student to provide for themselves.

Transportation

·       Carpool information will be gathered, compiled & distributed for families to arrange.

Tickets

·       E-mail communication will occur numerous times a week. If you are not receiving these, please ensure that the stancoe.org addresses are cleared to enter your mail-box and are not getting stuck in a spam filter.

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Rehearsal Guidelines

1.  Be on Time!

2.  Do not miss any required rehearsals.

3.  Call & leave a message with your telephone number  if you have any problems.

4.  Rehearsals will be closed to all but the cast and crewmembers unless previous arrangements have been approved by the director.

5.  Do not change your appearance in any way without approval from the director (i.e. no hair cuts or color change).

6.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you can move in.  No Birkenstocks or backless shoes or flip-flops.  No short skirts or baggy pants.  Dancers – wear appropriate shoes and clothing. 

7.  No food, drink or gum during rehearsal or in the rehearsal area. 

8.  Smoking, use of alcohol or any other illegal substances during any YES COMPANY rehearsals, performances or gatherings will not be tolerated.

9.  Must stay in the rehearsal vicinity.  Do not leave the area.

10.  No cell phone use or socializing during rehearsals.

11.  Respect each other’s personal boundaries and experiences. Inappropriate verbal, visual, or electronic communication will not be tolerated.

12.  No romances during rehearsal and performance time.  Stay focused.

13.  Respect all facilities in which YES COMPANY rehearse and perform.

14.  Maintain respect and consideration for others and their property.

15.  Inappropriate behavior, lack of discipline or activity that may threaten personal or company safety may result in immediate dismissal from the program with no fee refunds.

16.  Always bring your journal, script, music, calendar, and pencil.

17.  The lack of journal entries including the journal final review by instructor will result in one lower letter grad, minimum.

18.  Individual exit interviews and final cast debriefing are mandatory.  If missed, it will result in one lower letter grade, minimum (if enrolled in an offered course).

19.  No teasing or making fun of anyone. 

20.  Be willing and open to take direction – even if it sounds new or strange to you at first.

21.  No absences unless there is any emergency.  Any rehearsals missed the two weeks prior to opening may result in being dropped from the Company.

22.  Rehearsals are practice.  So you may not learn everything right away.  Don’t be discouraged. 

23.  No matter what role you are playing – each and every one of you is an important component in order to make the show successful!

24.  Concentrate! Watch! Listen! Learn! Most important ---Have Fun!!!!!

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Commitment Time Line
 

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Contract of Commitment

1.   I agree to respect the people, personal boundaries and property of the YES Company Program and all of the rehearsal and performance facilities.

2.   I agree to telephone the director and give 24 hours-advanced notice of any known absence.  In the event of an emergency situation, I will call within 24 hours of said absence.

3.   I understand that meetings will begin and end on time and that arrival 5 minutes after start time is considered tardy.

4.   I will call if I am running late and I will ask the director for permission prior to the next meeting if I need to be absent.

5.   I will give advance notice, in writing, to the director of any schedule conflicts for approval.

6.   I understand, ideally I am not to miss any rehearsals.  If I miss any rehearsals/performances from June 21 - August 1, I understand I may be dropped from the show.

7.   I will not change my appearance without approval from the director, i.e., cut or color hair.

8.   I understand that I am expected to stay for the entire duration of rehearsals and performances, provide my own transportation or carpool with other members, and wear appropriate clothing and shoes (no backless shoes, i.e., sandals or Birkenstocks, no short skirts or baggy pants) to rehearsal.  I will wear assigned costumes for performances as designated by the director.

9.   I understand that I am more than an actor or crew member, that I am also seen as a peer educator, youth advocate, and role model.  For these reasons and also because I am under the legal drinking age, I agree not to use alcohol or any other drugs during the time I am an active participant in the YES Company Program.

10. I understand that if I currently smoke or chew tobacco, I will make an honest effort to stop smoking/chewing.  I will commit to the goal to be smoke-free three months from the date I signed this contract.  I understand that I can not smoke or chew at or around any YES Company activities.

11. I agree to bring and maintain at each rehearsal a performance folder, journal (provided by SCOE) and a pencil in order to note changes in scripts, schedules, etc.

12. I understand that I may be dropped from the program at any time forfeiting any fees if I am unable to maintain the discipline and responsibility necessary to obtain a positive, productive and safe environment to all involved in the production.

13. My position in YES Company will be subject to review by the director under
     the following circumstances:
     a) 1 unexcused absence
     b) 2 absences or tardies
     c) Use or possession of alcohol or other drugs
     d) Failure to adhere to any of the above mentioned agreements (1-12)

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