ATTENDANCE 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  SUPPORTING ROLES- 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 there 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. 

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

MUSICAL EXPECTATIONS 

FYI- Rehearsals “amp” up in late October- Please watch the calendar for notices on added rehearsals or later rehearsals. Call or text the director anytime for an update. 320-579-0330

OTHER NOTES

• No MEA rehearsals. Enjoy the break! 
• We do practice on Halloween Saturday! Just a heads up. 12-5PM
• Saturdays are 12-5- most weekends, eliminating the need to serve lunches
• Later performance dates: November 19, 20, 21 at 7pm and November 22 at 2PM
• School performance will be Thursday November 19th. 1:00PM
• Zero tolerance for phones in the gym/stage space or in the rehearsal space. 
• New attendance policy will be enforced. 
• We will take a designated 15 min break during all rehearsals for students to check phones for  messages and/or use the restroom/ refill water etc. Breaks happen at 7:30PM during evening rehearsals and at 2PM and 4PM during afternoon rehearsals.

SHIRTS 

Musical T-Shirts are available for order on the SHOP page of our website around September 1st.. Just place your order online before the September 30th deadline, and drop your payment off in an envelope marked with the students name and label it SHIRT ORDER by September 30th as well.  Envelopes get put in the BLACK mail box on the ASSISTANT DIRECTORS DESK in the rehearsal room. Shirts not prepaid will not be ordered.

*Shirts are not available after the final order has been sent in. See deadline each season.

Activity Fee- is due to your school AD by the dates below - or you are not allowed to attend rehearsals after that, until it is paid. 

Musical- 9/30  OAP 11/30   Spring Play 2/30  

Costume Charge $25- Due for each show. This covers costs for renting or acquiring/making costumes and for  cleaning after the show. You may still be asked to supply a few items for your costume- usually socks and shoes and maybe some accessories if we do not have them. 

Any questions- Please Contact the Director   debora.ziller@bold.k12.mn.us    Call/Text 320-579-0330

*** Students are asked not to miss any rehearsals after October 23, 2026. ***