Attendance Policy
Attendance is taken at every meeting and rehearsal. Participating in this production is a BIG commitment, cast and crew members are expected to be present at all rehearsals to which they are called. Repeated absences will result in parent contact and may also result in student's removal from the show as this affects the hard work and success of every cast and crew member involved in the production. We are a team in which every member is important, we work together to succeed!
All rehearsals during our TECH WEEK are mandatory for all cast members and stage crew. Missing any rehearsal during this tech week may result in a student’s removal from the show. Parents/guardians of students who will be absent for a rehearsal should email Ms. Chiappardi (tchiappardi@obenschools.org) prior to that day's rehearsal.
Students must be able to attend their assigned performance on November 21st and 22nd, 2025. Students MUST be available for both performances.
Behavior Expectations
Participating in a Vernon Musical Theater production will be a fun and exciting experience. However, when we are at rehearsals, we are there to work. General school rules for behavior apply in rehearsals or events. In addition, the following Vernon Musical Theater specific policies will apply:
Students are to be in the rehearsal space and ready to start at the time rehearsal is scheduled to begin.
Students must come to rehearsals prepared. This means: script book, a pencil, water, and a healthy snack.
Students must remain respectful of their fellow cast members during rehearsal. This involves being quiet and paying attention for the entire time you are in the rehearsal space, even if you are not actually rehearsing. Not all cast members will be on stage at all times during a rehearsal. When students are not on stage, they may work on homework or read a book quietly. *Toys, including slime, etc., are NOT permitted at rehearsals.
No food or drinks are allowed on the stage.
When we are at rehearsals, students must treat the room like an auditorium and not a gymnasium. Students are not permitted to use or climb on any gym equipment during rehearsals. Students must use the stairs when entering and exiting the stage. Jumping from or climbing onto the stage is not permitted.