CODE OF CONDUCT + ATTENDANCE POLICY

Welcome to the cast! We have less than four weeks before putting on the show! Please take a few minutes and read this policy with your child. all actors must follow these rules of conduct In order to participate in Wilton Children’s Theater, both you and your child will need to check accept at the bottom of this form.

To make the most of our rehearsal time, all actors must follow these rules of conduct:

BEHAVIOR: All participants, including parent and student volunteers and cast members are expected to follow instruction and to be respectful of each other and all persons involved with WCT, including professionals, volunteers and interns. Failure to do so will be a violation of the Discipline Policy (which has been provided to you).

Participants are not allowed to engage in any inappropriate behavior including, but not limited to: disruptive behavior, use of foul language, verbal or physical abuse, verbal or physical fighting, and possession or use of any illegal or dangerous items or substances.

The following are not allowed during rehearsals or shows: eating or drinking in auditorium (including gum), the use of cell phones or other electronic devices (with the exception of homework), abuse of school property, going outside (without staff supervision), leaving the premises, or being in any other part of Clune apart from the auditorium (without staff supervision/permission). Electronic devices may be collected at the beginning of rehearsal to reduce disruption. Please bring homework or a book in case there is time when the professionals are working with other actors.

Cast members must come to rehearsal with script and pencil. If you forget your script, you will be asked to call home to have a parent deliver it. If you lose your script, there will be a replacement charge. You must memorize your lines within the appropriate amount of time as set by the Director. Failure to learn your lines could result in the reassignment of your role.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE: We care about all our actors’ safety! Actors are not to arrive at rehearsal before 8:55am because Wilton High School does not allow children to be there unsupervised and WCT personnel do not typically arrive before 8:55. If you arrive early, please wait with your child in your car until staff arrives. Rehearsals will begin promptly at 9:00, please do not be late, since it can delay the entire cast. Producers take attendance, and call parents if a child is not at rehearsal.

SUMMERSTAGE JR (3rd - 6th grade) Pick-up is at 1:30pm.

SUMMERSTAGE (7th - 10th grade) Pick-up is at 3:00pm.

Please be prompt in order to be respectful to parent volunteers and their children, who stay until the last child is picked up. Text producers if something comes up and you will be late.

ABSENCES: We expect WCT to be each actor’s priority for the duration of rehearsals. Routine medical and dental appointments, vacations, sports or other activities are typically not acceptable excuses for tardiness, absence or leaving rehearsal early. If you will not be able to attend a rehearsal, will be late, or any other complication arises, you must notify the producers ahead of time. This is important because if an actor is not there, it can affect the entire rehearsal plan. With notice, our professionals may be able to adjust. If an absence is unexcused, the producers will determine whether the Discipline Policy must be invoked.