Rules for All Participants

 Rules for All Participants PARENTS/GUARDIANS – PLEASE REVIEW THESE RULES WITH YOUR CHILD(REN)  Any and all registration, script & costume fees are non-­refundable.  Running in the halls is not permitted.  Due to potential allergic reactions, NO food with nuts is permitted during rehearsals & troupe meetings.  Water is the only drink permitted during rehearsals & troupe meetings.  There are to be no electronics used during class. This includes but is not limited to cell phones, Nintendo DSs, iPods, iPads, etc.  Members are not permitted to be in areas of the building other than those assigned to the Guild. Members under 18 should stay inside the building unless under the supervision of the program leadership.  Members must be prepared, prompt, and ready to begin whatever project is scheduled for that meeting or rehearsal.  Parents/Guardians may not interrupt meetings or rehearsals unless it is an emergency. Our meetings and rehearsals are not open to the public.  Proper attire must be worn at all times. Bare feet are NOT permitted at any time. Sneakers or dance shoes are required for troupe meetings & rehearsals. NO FLIP FLOPS.  Membership in any part of the HdG Drama Guild does NOT guarantee a speaking part in any of our productions.  More than 3 unexcused absences from rehearsals in any of the Guild productions may result in dismissal from the production with no refunds of registration, script or costume fees. Absences are excused at the director’s discretion.  Inclement Weather Policy: On weekdays when Harford County Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all Guild meetings will be canceled. If Harford County Government offices are closed, all Harford County Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed. Any delayed openings or early closings announced by the Harford County Government also apply to Parks & Rec facilities. In addition, if the HdG Activity Center cannot be opened or remain open safely, it may be closed by the Parks & Recreation staff. Please listen to radio stations WXCY 103.7 FM & WBAL 1090 AM for cancellations. We will also do our best to post announcements on our website, our Facebook wall, our Facebook group, & send out emails notifying you of these changes to our schedule.  No bullying will be tolerated. Any type of bullying or violent behavior is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How do I know if a class, meeting or rehearsal is delayed or canceled? A: We will do our best to post announcements on the website (www.HdGDramaTroop.com), our Facebook page (HdG Drama Guild / KEG Productions), our Facebook group (HDG DG Info), & send out emails to the affected groups. If neither staff nor a substitute is available & we must cancel, we will attempt to contact you via phone or text. Q: Does my child need to be potty trained to participate? A: Yes. Q: Do I have to stay in the building during my child’s meetings & rehearsals? A: It is not a requirement that you stay in the building. However, if you choose to stay, we ask that you stay outside the meeting/rehearsal room. Q: Am I responsible for paying for my own script? A: Yes. Please note that the cost of scripts may vary from production to production. As long as the scripts are not rented, they are yours to keep. If they are rented, you may be charged a rental fee. The libretto for the musical will be rented. All notes must be written in pencil. The libretto is not yours to keep. A deposit will be required before you receive the script which will be returned to you when the script is returned at the end of the show provided it is clean. Q: Am I responsible for supplying my/my child’s costume? A: You will need to supply certain parts of your/your child’s costume. Generally, this will include shoes, socks, underwear, etc. Whatever you supply – you keep. Whatever the Guild supplies – the Guild will keep. On occasion, we may ask you to supply the entire costume if a part calls for “modern clothing” that you or your child can continue to use after the production as everyday wear. Q: How do I satisfy the new mandatory volunteer requirement? A: There will be opportunities throughout the year – including but not limited to set builds, set break downs, chaperoning, & working ticket/concession sales at various performances. There will be a sign-­‐up sheet at orientation & all troupe meetings, as well as a webpage at Volunteerspot.com where you can sign up online. Go to the Guild website & look for the link on the homepage. Q: What supplies do I/my child need? A: This will be decided by the troupe leader or director & will be announced at the first meeting. Generally, a pencil, yellow highlighter & your script (which will be given to you) are expected. For girls, we generally like them to come with their hair away from their face. Headbands & ponytail holders work well. PLEASE NOTE: We ask all of our actors to make sure that they have black shoes that they can dance in (no treads on the soles), a pair of black pants/leggings (that they are capable of dancing in), & a long sleeve black shirt (the Guild t-­‐shirts work great for this). This attire is customarily used underneath a variety of types of costumes & may be difficult to find once Spring approaches. In addition, actors might be required to make quick costume changes in the wings of the stage. We strongly recommend that they have camisoles/t-­‐shirts & shorts (not loose fitting) in black or white to wear over their underwear for these quick changes.