MEMBERSHIP: Membership in the Drama Club is contingent on participation in the current production. "Participation" includes acting, technicians, ushers, understudies, publicity . . . etc. And we have expanded our season so that we are working on something 8 months out of nine so there are plenty of opportunities to participate. Only current members are eligible to participate in Drama Club activities like field trips, cast parties, etc . . . . CASTING: There are rarely enough parts to go around. Not everyone who auditions gets roles. That means there will be understudies and "chorus" people. Anyone not coming to rehearsals, goofing off, not learning their lines, and generally not participating in the production experience can and will be dismissed from the cast and an understudy will assume the role. (Understudies will be given parts of departing cast members at the directors' discretion.) The directors are ultimately responsible for the direction and casting of the Drama clubs productions. Please see FAQs for more details on casting. REHEARSALS: Rehearsal time and duration vary. We start with 1 1/2 hours and lengthen the time as we near opening. Rehearsals generally start at 2:30 or 3:00 except where there are conflicts with the director's other obligations. It is important to check the rehearsal calendar and pay attention to announcements, both on this site and at rehearsal. ATTENDANCE: Attendance is mandatory. If you are in school you must be at rehearsal. If you are not in school and not contagious (ie: you had a Dr or dentist appt), you are to be at rehearsal. Attendance of all cast members at each rehearsal is vital to the success of the production. TO BE EXCUSED from a rehearsal you must SPEAK WITH Miss Bennett (in person, no notes and don't send messages with your friends -- these will be considered unexcused). Any cast member with three unexcused absences will be dismissed. Any cast member with 6 absences (excused or unexcused) may be dismissed at the director's discretion. ATTIRE: Old comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in and won't expose anything (flesh, undergarments, etc) to those observing the rehearsals. NO SHORT SKIRTS!!!! NO MIDRIFF TOPS!!!! Keep in mind that stages are dusty and you may have to sit on the floor, climb over something, etc... do not wear clothing that is "delicate" or special. BRING TO EVERY REHEARSAL: Script, music, pencil (not pen), small notebook Any questions regarding these policies should be directed to Miss Lisa Bennett. She can be reached via email (click on icon at top of page) or by phone at 330-841-2316. ~~