FAQs
Q: Does my child have to be in a theater class in order to stay after school?
A: No, we welcome anyone who is willing to work and would like to be a part of our company.
Q: Why does my child have to stay after school until
A: Our company is fully committed to putting on a successful production so we try utilize our time as efficiently as possible. Leaders in the program are expected to be here nearly everyday. We recommend that your child stays after until five if they want a large role or leadership position. However any student who wants to work back stae can give us whatever time they are able to give.
Q: What is the commitment requirement to the program?
A: Basically, you’re free to come and go as you please. However, we have time recommendations and we highly suggest your child stays as much as possible. Not only will staying after build technical and theatrical skills, it will establish a place for your child within the company.
Q: What goes on in a normal day after school?
A: Depending on if we’re in process of a show, rehearsal may be going on while other people are working on building the set. There are two technical programs, hard tech (sets, painting, lights and sound) and soft tech (Costumes, props, make-up and hair) both of which are always in progress. There’s always work to be done and plenty of room for everyone.
Q: What is the audition process for a show?
A: It varies per show, but the basis is having two monologues prepared. For the spring musical, there is usually a singing and dancing requirement which your child will be taught in the auditioning process.
Q: What safety precautions do you take within the company?
A: We enforce all basic safety precautions including additional one used specifically used in theater. Mr. Anderson is always present when we have our tech days and oversees our work.
Q: Will my child’s involvement in theater take away from his/her academic performance?
A: If your child is willing to take on the responsibility of committing to the theater program, they should be fine in school. Theater has the potential of helping your child in school especially in English classes. Many of our upperclassmen take Advanced Placement classes along with participating in the shows. We do not rehearse any more than a sports team practices. If grades do slip tutoring is a legal absence from a rehearsal.
Q: If my child decides to help design for one or more of the shows, what will be asked of them?
A: Designing isn’t a requirement but many students find it interesting and fun to deal with a certain theatrical aspect and see their work come to life. If they do choose to design, they will be in charge of planning and carrying through with their design’s product and end result. Which includes organizing the crews to help them see their ideas through.