Code of Conduct & Discipline Policy
In order for rehearsals and performances to be run safely and in an orderly fashion, RCTC expects each Cast Member and Parents to adhere to the following Rules of Conduct and the Discipline Policy:
Attend every Rehearsal and Show as directed, except for those listed in the Cast Member’s Conflict Sheet, which must be submitted prior to auditions. Absences that are not listed on the conflict sheet may be considered unexcused at the discretion of the Artistic Staff. Arrivals to rehearsals or performances over 30 minutes late will be considered an unexcused absence. Cast Members are subject to being dropped from the workshop for having more than 2 unexcused absences.
All Cast Members and their Parents are responsible for checking the RCTC BAND App regularly and to know when they are called for rehearsals and performances, as last minute changes may occur.
Cast Members arrive 15 minutes prior to every scheduled rehearsal and check-in with the Lead Parent. Then change into dance shoes and store your belongings in the appropriate area.
Cast Members arrive at call time for shows and report to your assigned dressing room. Check-in with the lead parents. Cast may be asked to arrive 30 minutes early if they wear a microphone for the rehearsal or performance.
Sit and wait QUIETLY in the designated rehearsal area or dressing room until called to the stage by the Artistic Staff or Stage Managers during all rehearsals and performances. Return to the designated waiting area or dressing room immediately after finishing.
Dress appropriately for the rehearsal. No low-cut or midriff baring tops (even if a cast member is wearing changing garments underneath), short-shorts, denim pants, flip-flops, or sandals. Wear comfortable dance attire and jazz shoes, until or unless the Artistic Staff or Costumers request other attire and/or shoes.
Remain in designated rehearsal space/dressing room while at dance studio or theatre for the duration of the rehearsal or performance, until dismissed by the Artistic Staff.
At the theatre: cast members and parents cannot loiter in the wings, backstage, or other areas. We need to know where cast members are at all times.
Parent volunteers need to remain where they are asked to volunteer.
At the theatre: cast members and parents cannot touch, sit, or climb on equipment, sets, walls, etc, unless directed to by the Artistic Staff.
At the theatre: No talking, dancing, or loud walking in the wings of the theatre; the wings are reserved for the Set Movers, Props People, Stage
Managers, and Cast Members immediately about to go onstage.
Cell phones, tablets, smart watches, computers, games, or any other electronic devices are NOT ALLOWED during rehearsals or performances, unless directly specified by the Artistic Staff. Any of the above discovered during rehearsals or performances will be removed by the Lead Parent or a designated Parent Volunteer and given to the parent at the end of rehearsal or show.
NO FOOD or DRINK (other than water) are allowed in the rehearsal space or theatre at any time. Consumption of these items will only be allowed during designated break times, and only outside of the rehearsal space and theatre.
No one other than Cast Members, Artistic Staff, Board Members, and designated V olunteers should be onstage/backstage during any rehearsal or performance. During performances, Cast Members who are not in that particular performance also may not be backstage. All fellow Cast Members, Artistic Staff, Board Members, and Parent V olunteers are to be treated with courtesy and respect at all times.
Inappropriate or abusive language or conduct toward others will not be tolerated at any age level. No inappropriate touching of any Cast Member, Artistic Staff, or V olunteer, or any of their belongings.
Photos or video recordings during rehearsals or shows are NOT PERMITTED by Cast Members or Parents, except by designated adults.
Discipline Policy
Consequences for not adhering to the above Rules of Conduct are outlined in the following Discipline Policy. Warnings will be given for:
Behavior that interrupts the positive nature of rehearsals.
Missing Rehearsal without notice.
Disrespectful behavior to Staff, V olunteers, or fellow Cast Members.
Repeated failure to follow directions or policies.
1st Offense: Verbal warning will be given to the Cast Member
2nd Offense: Cast Member will be asked to sit out of the rehearsal and parent
notified
3rd Offense: Written warning will be given to the Parent; Artistic
Staff will be notified
4th Offense: Conference between the Executive Director, Cast Member, and Parent(s). Cast Members may be dismissed from the Workshop or Production, and no refunds will be given. Certain extreme behavior (fighting, physical intimidation, verbal harassment, or other) may warrant an immediate dismissal, at the discretion of the RCTC Executive Director.