ATTENDENCE POLICY

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Purpose:
Theatre is a team activity that depends on every student’s commitment, presence, and participation. Just like in sports, when one student is absent it affects the entire cast, crew, and the quality of our production. This policy ensures accountability, fosters respect for others’ time, and helps maintain a high standard of excellence.

Attendance Expectations: Daily attendance will be taken by the directors in the same manner as school attendance. 

Mandatory Rehearsals - All rehearsals listed on the official google calendar are mandatory unless otherwise noted as leads-only, ensemble only, or tech-only. We have divided our cast into the following groups:

LEADS- ALL REHEARSALS  GROUPS- as listed   ENSEMBLE- as listed

Call Time is when all cast and crew are expected to be present, signed in, and ready to begin warm-ups, notes, or rehearsal prep. 

Start Time is when the group begins physical work (blocking, tech, rehearsal, etc.). 

*For most regular rehearsals- Call time is 20 minutes before Start time unless otherwise noted! Attendance is taken at Start Time. Anyone arriving after that time is considered late. 

Acceptable reasons for missing rehearsal include:

1. Illness/Injury (with parent/guardian confirming the issue.) Continued illness/injury will require a doctor’s note if a student will miss 3 or more rehearsals and an expected “return to activity” date must be listed.)
2. Family emergencies and obligations.
3. Pre-approved school events or extracurricular conflicts like school sports. Leads- This would have been discussed with the director before you were cast in the show. 
4. Religious obligations- We do not practice on holidays, religion class nights or during church hours. 

*If  a student changes their activities/sports schedule after being cast in a show, the director has every right to do what is best for the show; which could be recasting a student's part(s) due to the number of absences they will need for the activity/sport. 

Unexcused Absences - The following are not acceptable reasons to miss rehearsal and will be considered unexcused: “I forgot.”, “I didn’t have a ride.”, “I needed a mental health day.”, “I was tired.”, “I had homework.” (Time management is expected.), “I didn’t feel like coming.”, “My phone wasn’t working.”, “ I needed a break.”

****** Skipping rehearsal will not be tolerated.****** 

Consequences for Unexcused Absences in the Theatre Department:

1st Offense: Meeting with director and possible reassignment of part(s) if the director feels this is a pattern, parent/guardian contacted.

2nd Offense: Removal from role and transfer to a lesser role if available.

3rd Offense: Dismissal from the production; parent/guardian contacted.

Communication is Key - If a student knows they will need to miss a rehearsal, the parent or guardian must notify the director, via a phone call or in person, at least 24 hours in advance (or more) or it is considered an unexcused absence. (A text is fine also, if it comes from a parent/guardian.) 

Last-minute emergencies should be communicated to the director via a phone call or in person by a parent/guardian. 

* We will no longer accept texts from students as "excuses” to be absent and this includes late arrivals. Only messages from a parent or guardian will be accepted, in this case. 

* Students notifying other students of their absence and asking them to relay the message- is absolutely not acceptable, unless it is an emergency. In which case, we do still expect a call/text from the parent as well. 

Other Important Items:

Best place to find updated information: Facebook @BoldTheare2534 or on our website BOLDTheatre2534.com or on the calendar page of the website. Instagram also has some information, but that is mostly automated and not always accurate for any last minute changes. 

Communication: Phone 320-579-0330   E-mail: debora.ziller@bold.k12.mn.us 

Deadlines-  all activities fees are due as follows, amounts vary per season ask AD for amount

WINTER-OAP- December 30th

SPRING- Play- March 30th

SUMMER- Dinner Theatre- June 30th 

FALL- Musical- September 30th