Rehearsal and Performance Expectations
Dear Parents and Students,
We are so excited for the sixth annual RMJH musical! Joining our musical is a big responsibility. Students need to be prepared to stay after school at least 3 days a week, and sometimes more. Students are required to follow all expectations; failure to follow them will result in dismissal from the play. Each student will receive a contract that must be signed by both the student and their parents. Please understand these rules are not meant to be harsh, but to ensure a safe, fair, and community-driven event.
In order to have the best experience this year, the directors—Mrs. Bell, Ms. Kiekel-Strouts, and Ms. Bautista—have set a few rules and expectations that must be met throughout rehearsals and the run of the show.
Expectations
Students must keep their grades passing and maintain a conduct grade of Satisfactory or higher. NO PASS, NO PLAY.
Students need to be on time and present at all required rehearsals, unless an illness or prior arrangements have been made in advance.
Students must attend 85% or more of their required rehearsals.
Students involved in other activities that cause them to miss 2 or more rehearsals a week can audition for Ensemble roles ONLY.
Students who miss dance rehearsals will not be added to a dance routine for placement and safety reasons.
Students wishing to prioritize sports are encouraged to apply for tech crew.
Students should only attend rehearsals for which they are called. Please refer to the rehearsal calendar for call times.
Students must fill out the attendance Google Form daily.
Students are expected to bring scripts and pencils to rehearsal every day.
Students MUST remain in the rehearsal area at all times.
Students must wear clothing and footwear they can easily move and dance in. No sandals or flip-flops are allowed during rehearsals.
Students will wear shoes at all times during rehearsals. If students bring inappropriate footwear, they will not be allowed to participate.
Students will need appropriate footwear for the performances.
Students must bring their own water bottles; water fountains ("waterfalls") are not allowed due to germ concerns. Teachers will NOT provide water.
Students cannot drastically change their appearance within 2 weeks prior to the performance.
Students planning to change their appearance drastically during the rehearsal process (e.g., dyeing hair or cutting off more than 3 inches) must check with the directors first to ensure it will not conflict with their character's look.
Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of rehearsal dismissal. Repeated late pick-ups will not be tolerated.
Students MUST have their lines, songs, and dances memorized by the given deadlines. MOST students will need to practice outside of rehearsal time; students should NOT rely solely on rehearsal time to memorize their material.
Students may bring a personal snack, but sharing snacks is strictly prohibited to prevent distractions and allergic reactions. All food must be consumed before rehearsal starts. No fast food or DoorDash is permitted during rehearsals. No peanuts, peanut butter, or peanut candy are allowed.
Students may bring homework to work on when they are not needed on stage.
Personal phone use is not permitted during rehearsals or backstage.
Students must not post unauthorized pictures or videos of rehearsals, cast members, or crew members on social media or in private chats. Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate dismissal from the play.
Students will only post positive comments regarding the cast, crew, and show on social media.
Students will maintain positive language regarding the cast, crew, and show while in the rehearsal space.
Students will participate in any fundraisers held during the season.
Students MAY have a fee used to purchase costumes, or they may be responsible for providing their own costume depending on the show's needs.
Students are expected to maintain good behavior throughout the year in all classes and during lunchtime. Any student who receives In-School Suspension (ISS) COULD be dismissed from the cast. Dismissal decisions will be made jointly by administration and the directors.
We want this to be a fun and exciting experience for your students as well as their peers. If a student cannot follow these expectations, they will receive one verbal warning. On the second offense, a warning will be sent to the parents. A third violation will result in the student's dismissal from the cast.
Please note: Any action that violates another student's privacy WILL result in immediate dismissal.