Program Guidelines

Behavior Policy

Here with Old Town Playhouse Young Company, we strive to strike a balance between hard work and fun. Without hard work the production suffers. We want our students to have a great time creating their show within the boundaries of appropriate behavior.
Unless you are in a rehearsal and have pertinent questions, please refrain from interrupting the staff while they are actively teaching, listening, or watching a rehearsal in progress.

Cell Phone Policy

We recognize the importance of students having cell phones to stay in contact with parents. We also require the auditorium and rehearsal spaces be silent so that students can maintain focus during class or rehearsal. Cell phones and other devices are NOT PERMITTED in the dressing rooms. Cell phone use is permitted during breaks but must remain in their bags or designated secure place during class or rehearsal.

Food and Drink Policy

Food is not allowed in the auditorium. Snack breaks are scheduled twice a day and we encourage students to bring healthy snacks and a water bottle. During camps, your student will have access to a refrigerator to store cold snacks/lunch. There are water fountains with water bottle access on the 1st and 2nd floor of the Old Town Playhouse, and at the rear of The MATCH.

Attendance Policy  

Since creating a show is a group effort, it is important to be at class, rehearsal, and/or camp every day. Please contact the Young Company Admin with any planned (doctor/dentist appointments, etc.) or surprise (illness, accident, etc.) absences at education@oldtownplayhouse.com.

Relationship to Staff, Students, and the Theater

Please do not offer suggestions, chastise, argue with, or prompt another actor under any circumstance. We are here to support each other and have a wonderful experience. The theater is our place to dream, and that needs to be nurtured by everyone involved.
Be prepared to clean up everything on the stage and in the rehearsal spaces after use, even if it’s not your mess. We all need to respect the theater and the space that we are given to explore.
Please do not touch lighting, sound, or stage equipment unless assigned and trained to do so. We know they are tempting, but these are expensive pieces, and we need to take care of them.
Do not touch any props that are not assigned to you. Always return your props to their assigned spot. These props are made specially for you and/or bought for our use and we need to remember to feel lucky that we have them and want to keep them safe.
Lines, music, blocking, and choreography should be rehearsed at home as well as at camp. You will learn a lot of new material each day and it is important that you as an actor take responsibility for your performance

Three Strike Policy

OTP Young Company’s 3 Strike Policy: A student intentionally choosing not to follow any of the Young Company policies at stated in these guideline will result in a “strike”.  Three strikes will necessitate expulsion from the program.  The strikes and their results are as follows:
•    Strike One: A discussion between the cast member and the program director.
•    Strike Two: Cast member’s parent(s) will be notified.
•    Strike Three: Immediate expulsion from the production & program.
If a 3rd strike is given, the student will be dismissed from the Program, without refund, and will require a meeting with the Program Director to re-join Young Company programming in the future.

Parents

We here at the Old Town Playhouse appreciate all of you and always need your support! However, we also need your student(s) to be given the freedom to explore and create new relationships, characters, and grow as performers while here in the theater. Please feel free to contact the Young Company Admin, with any questions or concerns you may have at education@oldtownplayhouse.com or 231-947-2210.