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

·         There is a participation tuition of $200.00 per student.
This is to directly offset production costs.

·         Check are to be made payable to: EDUCATION FOUNDATION/YES KIDS

·         Tuition scholarships are available. Applications are considered using the National Poverty Guidelines. Notice of scholarship status is by mail. All application and grant information is confidential.

·         Those not receiving a scholarship may arrange a payment schedule.

·         Further donations greatly accepted.

·         A photo CD with hundreds of pictures will be available for sale at the production for $20.

·         Merchandise sales at this production benefits the YES KIDS 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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1.  Be on Time!

2.  Do not miss any required rehearsals.

3.  Call the YES Office & leave a message with your telephone number if there is an emergency and you cannot attend rehearsal.

4.  Rehearsals will be closed to all but the cast and crew members 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 KIDS 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 KIDS 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 script, music, calendar, and pencil. 

17. No teasing or making fun of anyone. 

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

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

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

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

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

SUGGESTION: Bring a snack/lunch and/or water bottle for breaks.

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