General
Guidelines
2006 Registration
fees*
$300.00 6 - 17 years
(must be 6 prior to auditions)
$200.00 18 years and
over
$200.00 additional
family member
$ 75.00 parent with
registered child
* fees include a show t-shirt and a 1-liner for
each paid participant
Full, Partial and Work Scholarships are available and are
awarded based on financial need. All scholarship
recipients are still required to contribute a minimum of
twenty (20) hours of volunteer time to the current
production. Additional volunteer hours may be
required according to the type of scholarship that is
awarded.
Schedule:
Ensemble: Saturdays/Sunday approximately 3 hours per
day.
Additional rehearsal times (hours) will be added on
Saturdays and Sundays as the show progresses.
A minimum of thirty minutes will be devoted to each area
of singing, dancing & acting each week.
Due to time constraints, conflicts must be kept to a
minimum.
For more information on current production schedules,
click here.
Auditions:
Auditions will be a combined effort by the artistic
staff, and board appointed representative. All will
be present during auditions and will participate in the
audition feedback to the participants. The director
will make final casting decisions. Every
participant participates in the audition learning
process and will be notified regarding any role offered.
For more information on Auditioning, click here.
Casting:
All roles will be double cast from participants, if
possible. As an ensemble-based theater group, ALL
participants will perform in ALL performances in the
appropriate/assigned ensemble numbers - whether or
not he/she has a speaking character/specialty part.
Ensemble:
All participants will perform in a minimum of three
ensemble numbers.
Ensemble Workshops/Rehearsals:
Ensemble Workshops are held on Saturdays.
Participants are divided into smaller groups to work on
their singing, dancing and acting. Ensemble
Rehearsals are generally on Sundays, where groups are
recombined to complete scenes and musical numbers.
Speaking Character/Specialty Role
Rehearsal:
Performers cast in speaking character/specialty roles
will have additional rehearsal times which are limited to
Sundays and no more than one weeknight, in addition to
the required weekend ensemble workshop/rehearsals.
Weeknight rehearsals will always be held on the same day
of the week, to be determined at a later date. The
allotted hours are between 6PM - 10PM. Call times
are at the discretion of the director. Note:
Speaking/Specialty characters are required to perform in
their Speaking/Specialty roles during the field
trip performances for their cast.
Costumes:
Costumes are the responsibility of each participant.
Guidelines for costumes, and deadlines will be provided
by the Costume Committee Chair as directed by the Costume
Designer. Costumes are an integral part of any
assigned role and guidelines for their use will be
strictly adhered to. Make-up, costumes and shoes are
the financial responsibility of each cast member based on
the creative team's concept. If specifically asked
to purchase, rent or create a special costume, each cast
member is only responsible for the first $100 (this does
not include shoes or make-up). Participants must agree
to wear the full costume as assigned and approved by
the costume designer and director. Failure to do so
will result in the participants removal from the role.
Dress Code:
Participants will be required to wear loose clothes and
appropriate shoes for dance, to be approved by
the Choreographer and Director. Water bottles
for all participants is strongly recommended for all
e.T.c. functions.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
A distribution folder will be created for each
participant (or family). These folders will be
available at each rehearsal and serve as a means of
distributing critical information to parents and
participants. Please be sure to check the folder at
the end of each workshop or rehearsal.
In addition to checking the distribution folders,
parents/guardians are responsible for knowing the
scheduled workshop/rehearsal times, dropping off and
picking up participants ON TIME (arriving 5-10
minutes early is considered on time). If there is
an emergency and you cannot pick your child up on time,
you must leave a message on the e.T.c. voice mail at
(650) 802-0493 with detailed instructions.
Adhering to the e.T.c. Behavioral Guidelines for
participants is the responsibility of each parent as well
as each participant. These guidelines are included
in your audition packet and must be signed by the
participant and a parent/guardian prior to auditions in
order to participate in the production. Consistent
lateness (pick up or arrival) may result in reduced
participation as well as clean up duty.
e.T.c. relies on our volunteers to ensure a quality
production. Parents are required to volunteer AT
LEAST 20 hours and be on at least one production
committee! Participation is mandatory. Be
sure to sign up early to join your choice of
committees. For more information on Committee
duties and responsibilities, click here!
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participants are expected to be on time and come to
rehearsals prepared to work. Five minutes early is on
time. It is each participant's responsibility to
stay informed as to schedule changes and production
related information. Information can be found
posted at each rehearsal, on the web and on the e.T.c.
voice mail. There is no acceptable excuse to not
being informed.
Each week, participants are expected to practice
what is taught at the workshops/rehearsals. There
may be homework assigned from time to time which may
include written character work. Written assignments
should be completed and returned to rehearsals when due.
Students must commit to listening carefully to
instructors. Further expectations will be established by
the instructors.
Each participant must adhere to the e.T.c. Behavioral
Guidelines which will be included in your audition
packet. Failure to do so will result in
consequences.
No gum, food or open drinks are allowed inside the
rehearsal rooms or theater. Water and healthy
snacks are encouraged for breaks and are to be consumed
in designated areas outside of the rehearsal area. No
electronic games or listening devices may be used during
rehearsal.
DROP/REFUND POLICY:
Any registrant who drops from the program is entitled to
a refund as follows:
100% Prior to first Audition Workshop.
75% Prior to Audition Day.
No refunds will be given following Audition Day.
For more information please call the e.T.c. voice
mail number at (650) 802-0493 or email us at contact@bayareaetc.org and a
representative will return your call.