Basic High School Theatre Student Important Information about Basic High
School Theatre Mission The mission
of BHS Theatre is to provide opportunities for all students to support their
education through the exploration of creative and performing arts. There is an expectation for every
theatre student to: Respect Yourself, Theatre is a
collaborative art. Every member of the
ensemble is important. Students and
their growth as a person and performer are more important than the
production. YOU are the reason
we have a company! Take care of
your body and live a clean lifestyle. Show care and respect to each other, to
the staff, and to the faculty of Basic High School. Take care of our beautiful facility and equipment. Be a positive asset to the ensemble. This handbook
will serve as a good faith agreement between the student, the parent/guardian,
and the BHS Theatre Department. Frequently Asked Questions What are
the objectives of BHS Theatre Arts? The
objectives of BHS Theatre are:
What if I cannot attend school or rehearsal due to illness or emergency? You must call
your director and director prior to 7:30 am on the day you are to be
absent. You would have to call your
employer; we expect no less courtesy and respect. For now, school is your job. What is
BHS Theatre's behavioral standard? BHS Theatre
follows the CCSD standards for behavior. In addition, enrollment in a theatre class, participation in a
production, and membership in the thespian honor troupe are privileges that can
be revoked due to behavior that disrupts the academic process. What is
the department's behavioral standard?
What does
it mean to be academically eligible? There are certain standards of academics
and behavior that must be met in order for a student to be eligible to
participate in school/extra-curricular activities. The CCSD policy is summarized in this handbook. Please be familiar with this policy. In addition, failure in academic courses may
result in a student being removed from a production, or prevented from
participating in a production and other school activities.
If an academic teacher has a concern about a student progress, s/he will discuss it with the director/instructor. They will work together to help that student. All instructors want their students to be successful; however, academic and behavioral eligibility is ultimately the responsibility of the student and the parent(s)/guardian. What is the Theatre Hours
policy and how does it work?
A portion of
a student grade is based on participation in after school hours. A student can obtain required hours by
participating in any department sanctioned after-school activity. The activity must be approved and supervised
by a faculty member. It must be related
to the instructional or developmental goals of the school theatre department. Hours can be
obtained by working on a crew, either for a department show or another departments
show, being a cast member, ushering, working in the box office, working in the
concession stand, participating in thespian service or fundraising activities,
or otherwise working for faculty, staff, or administration in the business of
performing arts at BHS. Theatre
Hours Requirements:
What are the basics of cast/crew selection? The arts
faculty is committed to fair casting and crew selection. Fair casting means we will cast the best
person for the role. Fair crew
selections means we will select the best person for the crew. There are not
enough roles/positions for everyone to have a part every time. However, we are
committed to providing as many opportunities as possible. Those
students who have failed academically may not be eligible through the next
grading period, and must prove eligibility before they will be considered for
cast or crew. Students are strongly
encouraged to audition for all departmental productions. Required auditions
may also be considered a class assignment or grade at the instructors discretion. Production Hours will be granted for participation in the
audition process for all students in all grade levels. See Important Dates for audition
dates. What are the rules if I get cast or selected as a crew member?
What about issues regarding
transportation?
There will be times when cast/crew members will need to find their own transportation. Most rehearsals will take place after school from 1:30-3:30 M-F. There will be a few late rehearsals (no later than 8:30) during production week(s). In addition, there may also be an occasional weekend call. Rehearsals, performances, and work calls will not be held on Sundays. All late rehearsals will be scheduled in advance. The district policy regarding picking up students after rehearsals and performances insists that all students are picked up within 30 minutes of the end of the event. Students should make arrangements to be picked up prior to the end of rehearsal. What if my parent/guardian wants to help out? Yes! Parents/guardians are always welcome to
offer assistance or donate goods and services. Any donation of time, materials or services is tax deductible. If you or
a parent sees a need that can be filled, or have skills or materials that might
be helpful to the department, please have them contact Mrs. Day. What do I do if I have a question or concern that is not addressed in this handbook? Ask the
question! If there is something that
you do not understand, ask about it. The only stupid question is the one that remains a question. Survival in High School Theatre
Theatre Space Rules
Departmental Dress Code The Theatre
Department will enforce all of Basic High School dress Code
requirements. See student handbook for
full disclosure on subject. While it is understood that fashion is an
acceptable way of expressing your individuality and personality, nevertheless
it is important to develop a feeling of inclusiveness, ensemble, and safety in
theatre class, technical theatre class, shops, and backstage. Therefore this Departmental Dress Code has
been adopted and will be enforced. Theatre Class-
Technical Theatre
Class/Shop/Backstage-
Performance
Actors
Technicians
Ushers and
Concessions
Hygiene Part of
respecting yourself and others is to keep your body, clothing, and footwear
neat, clean, and free from strong odors. You are expected to practice good hygiene. Hair and Piercings Those
students who are serious about their education and their experiences in the
theatre must keep their appearance neutral. An actor assumes a role mentally and emotionally, so does the actor
assume the role physically. Tattoos,
body piercings, and unusual hair color are discouraged for these reasons. In addition, body piercings, especially in
the tongue and mouth, are extremely prone to infection and get in the way of
good diction. CCSD/BHS
Eligibility Requirements (extracted from
CCSD regulation 5135.1) Tobacco Any student using tobacco will be denied the
privilege of participation in all extracurricular activities for a minimum of
one week. Alcoholic Beverages Any student using or in possession of an
alcoholic beverage will be denied the privilege of participation in all
extracurricular activities for a period not to succeed 90 academic days, not
including summer school attendance. A
student may appeal for full eligibility after 45 academic days of suspension. Controlled Substances and Narcotics Any student using or in possession of a
controlled substance and/or narcotic will be denied the privilege of
participation in all extracurricular activities for a period of 180 academic
days, not including summer school attendance. A student may appeal after 90
days of suspension. Absence Any
student absent from class on the day of an activity will not be permitted
participation that day or evening unless an excuse has been granted, in
advance, by the principal. Truancy Any
student who is declared truant will be ineligible for a period of one week
after the infraction is discovered. School Discipline or Law Enforcement Referral Any
student referred o the office for school rule violations or to law enforcement
authorities by school officials for school rule violations may be denied
participating in all extracurricular activities for a period determined by the
principal. BHS Eligibility Policy Any
student who has been expelled, is on RPC, suspension or in Behavioral School
may not attend or participate in school activities during the duration of that
disciplinary procedure. Students must
be in attendance on the day of the performance in order to perform. Students
who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action. At all times, academic eligibility is the
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