Policies

CASTING, COMMITMENT & TUITION

Casting: MTE is proud to be a no-cut company and all registered participants will receive a role in the show. This includes lead, supporting and/or ensemble roles. Casting decisions are final and made at the discretion of the production team. Roles are assigned based on skill, suitability, and past attitude/effort in previous productions with MTE.
Commitment: By accepting a role, cast members and their guardians commit to attending all scheduled rehearsals, tech weeks, and performances. Failure to adhere to this commitment may result in removal from the production.
Tuition Fees: Tuition is non-refundable. This includes students who choose to drop out of a production. I understand that no exceptions will be made to this policy.
Dismissal: Musical Theatre East reserves the right to dismiss any participant for behavior or actions that violate these policies or disrupt the learning environment.

CONDUCT & BEHAVIOR

No Whisper Policy: We have a strict no-whisper policy. If you can't say it in front of others, you shouldn't be saying it at all. Participants should not engage in gossip, exclusionary behavior, or behind-the-back conversations about others.
Kindness: Show kindness to everyone—it’s a calling of Christ and vital to creating a supportive environment.
Language: Profanity or inappropriate language is strictly prohibited during all Musical Theatre East LLC events.
Property: Cast members are responsible for respecting the property of others and the rented facilities and materials. Damage caused by negligence or intent will result in financial liability.
Collaboration: Participants are encouraged to work together in a spirit of teamwork, maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Timeliness: Parents are expected to pick their children up on time from their class. Please note the dismissal time of your child's class and let us know if you are running late. We offer a ten-minute grace period with notice, but after that, we charge a $1 per minute late pickup fee for students who are not picked up on time.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Rehearsals: Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals is mandatory unless prior arrangements have been made with the director.
Absences: Absences must be communicated on the registration form at time of registration. Excessive absences may result in role reassignment or removal from the cast.
Tech Week & Performances: Attendance during tech week and all performances is mandatory. Missing these dates without extenuating circumstances will result in immediate removal from the production.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK/MEDICAL RELEASE

Participation Acknowledgment: Participation in theatre activities carries inherent risks, including physical activity, the use of sets and props, and other related activities.
Waiver: By signing this agreement, participants and their guardians acknowledge and accept these risks, releasing Musical Theatre East LLC, its staff, and volunteers from any liability for injuries sustained during rehearsals, performances, or related activities.
Medical Release: I fully understand that in the event medical intervention is needed attempts will be made to contact the adults on this form. In the event they cannot be reached, I authorize adult employees and volunteers of Musical Theatre East to consent to any medical or surgical care deemed advisable by any accredited physician or surgeon in an approved emergency clinic or hospital.
Illness Policy: While we diligently work to keep things safe and sanitary, we cannot guarantee that your child will not be exposed to illnesses at our programs. By registering your child for any of our programs, you assume the risk of your child's potential exposure to illness and agree to hold Musical Theatre East LLC harmless for any such exposure. You also agree to keep your child home if they have any symptoms of illness. If any child has a fever or exhibits symptoms of illness, Musical Theatre East LLC reserves the right to send the child home. Parents must pick up any child who exhibits symptoms of illness within 30 minutes of notice.
Insurance: Each student should be covered under some kind of individual insurance policy. Musical Theatre East will not be held responsible.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE

Consent: By participating in Musical Theatre East LLC activities, cast members and their guardians consent to the use of photographs and videos for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and print materials.
Usage Permission: I give my consent for images (photographs, video) of my dependent to be taken and used to document activities at Musical Theatre East LLC. I grant Musical Theatre East LLC permission to use these images for educational and promotional purposes.

DRESS CODE

Rehearsals: Participants must wear appropriate attire for rehearsals, including closed-toe shoes and comfortable, modest clothing suitable for movement.
Costumes: Cast members are required to care for and return any costumes provided by Musical Theatre East LLC in the same condition as issued. Cast members will be required to purchase some of their own items for their costumes, including shoes, undergarments, makeup etc.
Prohibited Attire: Clothing with offensive language or imagery, revealing outfits, or inappropriate footwear is not allowed.
Hair and Makeup: Specific hair and makeup requirements for performances will be provided and must be followed to ensure uniformity.

COMMUNICATION POLICY

Primary Method: All communication from Musical Theatre East LLC will come to your family via email. Please take a moment and add the address: info@musicaltheatreeast.com to your safe addresses.