Cast Conduct Contract
Appearance: Once cast in a role for a show, you should not alter your appearance without first consulting the directing team. You are cast based upon your audition appearance; changing this could throw off character development, chemistry, staging visuals, and / or costuming that has been chosen for you. This includes; haircuts, hair color, piercings, or tattoos.
Behavior: While musical theater is supposed to be fun, you are expected to behave appropriately at all rehearsals and performances. In general, respect each other, including greeting each other by title / name, and try not to have a negative attitude. Staff members will file incident reports when students behave inappropriately. All Cast Members should not talk when members of the Production Staff are talking. Older Cast members should only talk about age appropriate topics in front of younger Cast members. Ask for help when you need it. Report disturbing behavior by a fellow cast or staff member when necessary. Three incident reports will result in an immediate parent report or termination.
Cell Phones: Phones are always allowed for emergencies and whatever else may be necessary. However, if they become a distraction, they will be required to be put away in the students’ bag / backpack or stored in our "phone locker".
Communication
Remind Texts: When you join a Cast of an MTC show, you (and your parents) must sign up for our "Remind" texting system to receive updates on rehearsals, performances, Director's notes, Cast parties, and more. Anyone under the age of 13 must have a family member join the Remind text.
Absences: If you are going to be late for or be absent for any rehearsal or performance, you must text Coach Mark at 609 / 922-2506 (preferably before the rehearsal or performance begins).
Dismissal: Excessive unexcused absences from rehearsal could result in dismissal from the show.
H.I.B. Agreement: MTC prioritizes youth protection by wanting everyone to feel safe, welcome, and included. Excelling in the performing arts relies heavily on a safe community for individual expression. MTC has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, intimidation, and bullying (H.I.B.). Breaking this rule will result in one warning, before losing your role or being dismissed from the show, with no refund. There will be no refunding of any Fees if a student is removed from a show due to a H.I.B. violation. These rules apply to interactions both in person and over text or social media.
Social Media: No one is required to promote MTC on social media, but if you do, you must keep your posts appropriate and respectful.
