Children’s Theatre
of Elgin and Fox Valley Theatre Company
Cast Member Code of
Conduct
CTE /
FVTC are non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations basically run by parent volunteers
with some
outside staff. Our mission is to produce theatre for children by children in a
nurturing and
positive environment.
The following is expected of all cast members:
®Rehearsal
schedules have been carefully planned to be respectful of your time. Your
attendance
during your scheduled time is extremely important. This includes informing the
production
coordinator when illness prohibits your attendance.
®When
you are in rehearsal you will be respectful (quiet and listening attentively) of
any adult
providing instruction.
®There
are many parent volunteers who help with the show. When they give you directions
your cooperation is mandatory.
®Swearing,
disrespectful and abusive language, as well as demeaning or teasing words
designed
to hurt or cause pain to another will not be tolerated.
®Personal,
verbal, non-verbal, physical or sexual harassment between child to child, child
to adult,
or adult to adult will not be tolerated.
®The
use of alcohol or other unlawful drugs while a cast member at any time is
strictly forbidden
as well as being involved in any other criminal act. This includes also the
direct association (such
as at a party) with persons involved with alcohol, drugs or other criminal
activity.
®The
use of any video or audio recording devices of any kind during auditions,
rehearsals, or
performances or preparation for any of the same without the express consent of
the Producer
is strictly prohibited.
®All
cast members must be respectful of property including props, sound equipment,
costumes,
and set pieces. Respect of property also includes the theatre (ECC or Hemmens).
Defacing the
property, theft, and littering will not be tolerated.
®All
cast members, all parent volunteers and all hired staff are important to the
success of the
production; therefore, making someone feel that their role in the production is
not important
will not be tolerated.
®If
at any time you see anything that is inappropriate, direct your comments to the
person in
charge -- producer or production coordinator.
®If
you have any overall concerns regarding the production, direct your comments to
the Producer.
®The
Producer, or his or her designee, maintains the right at all times to take any
action, in his
or her sole judgment necessary to uphold the integrity and positive reputation
of CTE and FVTC.
If a cast member
displays conduct in violation of the above terms or other inappropriate behavior
it will be reviewed by the producer who will have the final disposition of
disciplinary action which
could include immediate and permanent dismissal from the show. Disciplinary
action will be shared
with the Board of Directors. If the behavior is severe, participation in future
shows may be prohibited.
I have
read and agree to abide by the above guidelines.
Cast
Member's Name (please print) ____________________________________
Age______________
Cast Member's Signature ____________________________________________
Date _____________
Parent's Signature _________________________________________________
Date _____________
Name of
Production __________________________________________
Children's
Theatre of Elgin & Fox
Valley Theatre Company*
