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.
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

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.

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.
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.

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.