Because our rehearsal period is short and intensive, the director may adjust or reassign roles if a student misses rehearsals, is unprepared, or has not memorized their lines. To help the show run smoothly, please avoid early pickups or absences during these two critical weeks whenever possible.

Illness

If your child has called in sick to school or has left school early for any illness, they should not attend the theater program that day. Please let us know and we will coordinate to make sure your child can catch up when they return. If your child misses 2 days of rehearsals their part will be reassigned. If your child is unable to attend rehearsal due to illness, please send an email to the school play chairs so we know your child will be absent that day.

Parent Volunteering

The success of our theater program depends upon you, the Parents! If you register your child in the theater program, we ask that one parent be available to volunteer; to assist at the rehearsals and/or at the performances. You will be able to sign-up to volunteer online after casting.

Rehearsals

Each child will receive a script, and there will be labels on the script to identify your child’s part/s and all of the scenes that your child participates in.

• Please carefully review your child’s role and scenes listed on the front of the script.
• Please do not rely on your child to interpret which role they may have.
• Students should take the time to review the scripts and work on memorizing their lines before the program begins.

Things your child should bring to every rehearsal:

• SCRIPT: Required daily, so please make sure they are taken care of (it would be a good idea to provide a folder for their safe-keeping).
• SNACK/WATER: Nut free snacks ONLY! 
• HOMEWORK/BOOK TO READ: Please make sure your child has a book, homework, or another activity in his/her backpack for down time. 

Rehearsal Dismissal

Children will be dismissed from Front Circle Door according to their rehearsal schedule (see above). 

Costume Requirements

Costumes will be supplied by Sandbox theater. Students will be required to wear a t-shirt, shorts, and/or a sleeved leotard under all costumes.

Discipline and Phone Policy

The Heathcote PTA offers this theater program for your child’s enrichment and enjoyment. If your child’s behavior is disruptive to the program, the Heathcote Play Chairs, Sandbox employees, and parent volunteers will adhere to the following protocol:

1. After the first incident, the child will receive a warning and a note will be sent home. A copy will also be sent to the PTA chair.
2. After the second incident, the child will be removed from that day’s rehearsal and the parent will be notified in person or by telephone.
3. After the third incident, the child will be required to withdraw from the play. Fees are not refunded after casting.