Membership Information

Theatre Society Information Sheet

Welcome to the MHS Theatre Society! The Society consists of actors, singers, dancers, stage managers, builders, designers, and many other roles. There are tons of different ways to get involved and become part of our community. Being involved in each and every show in some capacity is a great way to become an invested part of the club, but you can also participate in a more sporadic manner as fits your schedule. You do, however, need to become a member in order to participate.

What do I need to do to be a member?  What does membership involve?

• Fill out the Membership Form

• Email a scan/photo of the waiver to Mr. Bielik

• Submit DUES of $100 for the year. Checks should be made out to “Town of Medfield” and turned into the drama box in the main office or Mr Bielik personally . If these dues are a burden to your family, financial aid is available. Simply email Mr. Bielik. 

• Submit a separate ACTIVITY FEE of $25. This fee is collected by the school to cover all extracurriculars for the year. Activity checks should be made out to “Town of Medfield” and turned into the drama box in the main office. Please note if you have turned in your activity fee through another club and specify that club . 

Membership Standing:

After you have completed your obligations for one show, you are considered a full member of the club and are eligible to receive your MHS Theatre Society Lanyard and your first show pin.  After that, you will receive a pin for each show in which you participate. Students involved in productions are expected to:

1. Become a member of the Theatre Society (turn in membership form & waiver, pay dues/receive financial aid)

2. Attend ALL TECH WEEK rehearsals for which they are called 

3. Attend STRIKE (the time after the show closes when we take down the set and clean up.)  

4. Complete the annual tech training workshop

Note: Members may not receive NHS volunteer hours for activities related to MHS Theatre.

Members who complete at least one show per year are:  

• Invited to attend the annual Theatre Society Banquet.

• Eligible to apply for Theatre Society financial awards as seniors.

NOTES:  

• Theatre is a collaborative art form. Creating shows together is a lot of work, but it’s also a ton of fun.  

• We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, accepting, and positive community. Each member helps make that true.   

• Please consider your other commitments when auditioning or becoming involved in any aspect of our productions.       

We need you at all rehearsals for which you are scheduled. Anyone who has extensive afternoon conflicts during the week cannot be considered for an onstage role in a play. More than three absences from rehearsals could lead to your removal from the cast.  Please communicate with us about your conflicts.  

• Depending on the show, it is possible (though unlikely) that we will be unable to cast everyone who auditions for an acting role. Even if you are not cast, we hope you will still consider joining our productions in another capacity. There are plenty of other places you are needed in a show!  And if you still want to be on stage…try again next time!

• Be aware that cast members may be required to provide or purchase undergarments appropriate for your costume, some basic make-up, and/or appropriate footwear.  

LAST BUT NOT LEAST!  For all Drama news: listen to the announcements, check your school email account, check the WEBSITE at https://sites.google.com/email.medfield.net/medfielddrama, and stop by the Drama Board (outside of rm. 105). In addition, you can find us on Facebook @medfielddrama and on Instagram @medfielddrama