Forms needing Parent/Guardian Signatures

Below are several forms used by the O'Connor Theatre Arts Department that need parent signatures? Each of these forms will be sent home as a "hard copy" for signature when that student is involved in a particular event and/or activity.

We know that forms such as these get lost in the inner space of your student's backpack. So for your convenience, and sometimes ours, several of these forms are listed below. Just find the one you want, copy it, print it out, fill it out and send it to us. Thank you.

Department Medical/Trip Form

Student’s Name: ______________________________ ID #______________

I have read and understand the policies of the O’Connor/NISD Student Handbook.

The above named student will comply with all regulations.

_________________________________ ________________

Parent or Guardian Signature ñ Date ñ

Theatre Arts Department Medical Form:

The above named student has permission to participate in all Theatre activities as required by the Theatre Arts director and Theatre Arts program at O’Connor High School, NISD.

On the Back of the form:

1. List any physical restrictions (if any).

2. List any allergies that may affect participation while at Theatre activities.

3. List regular medications and list restrictions (if any) to medications.

ØI give permission for the above named student to receive emergency medical treatment in case of illness or injury. I further understand that I am responsible for any and all medical expenses incurred for the treatment of the above named student.

______________________________ _______________________ ____________

Parent or Guardian Signatureñ Insurance Company ñ Policy # ñ

________ (____)_____-______ ____________________________________

Date ñ Emergency Phone ñ Doctor’s Name ñ

Theatre Arts Department Travel Permission Slip:

The above named student has my permission to travel with the O’Connor Theatre Arts Department to all Theatre activities for the 200__ - 200___ school year.

ØI understand that the students will be properly chaperoned at all times. I will not hold the Theatre Director, Principal, School Board, Chaperones or any of the designated representatives responsible in case of injury or illness.

ØMy permission is also given for the above named student to receive emergency medical care in case of injury or illness.

ØI further understand that if the above named student is involved in any discipline problem, he/she will be treated as if attending regular school activities. Drugs or alcoholic beverages will not be permitted at any time. Smoking will not be permitted at any time. NISD code of conduct will be in effect at all times.

ØTravel Money: Spending money will the responsibility of the student. The Theatre director, Chaperon, etc. is not responsible for theft. Travelers Checks are advisable.

ØHotel rules: Students of one sex may not visit the rooms of students of opposite sex,

Long distance/local phone calls will not be allowed, (students may use pay phones), Pay TV not allowed and will be locked out, no smoking in rooms, in assigned room at curfew.

_____Has permission to swim _____Does not have permission to swim

____________________________________ __________ (____)_____-____

Parent or Guardian Signature ñ Date ñ Phone Number ñ

Cell phone #:_______________

Email address:____________________________________________________

Drama Mamas and Papas

Sandra Day O’Connor Theatre Arts Department

Drama Mamas and Papas

Saints to the Actors and Company

Form and Information

As you know, Shakespeare and his company, The King’s Men, relied heavily upon patrons. There are many ways in which you can join your student in the fun of theatre. This is your chance to break into show biz!

PLEASE PRINT

Students Name/s

Parent/Guardian’s Name/s

Day Phone Number

Evening Phone Number

Other Number (Cell/Pager)

E-Mail Address

OCCUPATION/INTEREST _________________________________________________________________________

Please check the areas that you would be interested in helping:

Set, minor finishing touches, painting /construction

Costume, search /construction

Props, search /construction

Concessions/Fan Gram Flowers , organize, sell (nights of shows)

Tickets/Publicity, contact, distribute, sell (nights of shows)

Fundraising

Cornyval Booth-- coordination of workers, selling, monitor

Oct.—Alternative Halloween (candy giveaway/Korny Klown

entertainment)

May—Cornyval (selling watermelon, fresh fruit cup)

Induction & End of year Banquet, organize, help monitor

Donation of used furniture, clothes, props…

Group chaperone

Other ___________________________________________

You can complete this form and:

Give it to your student to take to us

Drop it off at the ticket booth at the next production

Mail it to : O’Connor Theatre Arts Department

12221 Leslie Road

Helotes, TX 78023

Call us at 397-4756 with the information

Copy and paste this form and e-mail it to us (see home page for address)

O’Connor Fine Arts Department Audition Consent Form Information

Instructions for the audition process for production of: ___________________and enrollment for Theatre Production I, II, III, IV credit.

1. Obtain audition consent form

2. Review Theatre Production Handbook including:

o OCH Casting policy

o Frequently Asked Questions about casting

o Eligibility

o Policies and practices during rehearsal / production process

1. Obtain audition package to include but not be limited to:

o Statement of Director's Production Style & Concept

o Character Description and requirements

o Audition script (to be memorized for audition)

o Music required for production if applies (to be memorized)

o Rehearsal schedule

2. Complete and return audition consent form by deadline: _________________

3. Attend audition fully prepared at date(s) and time(s) posted:_______________

4. Accept final casting decisions with decorum and grace, fully understanding that all decisions were made to best meet the needs of this particular production and it's requirements.

Casting Policy:

The theatre production director(s) must think that educational theatre is, above all, theatre in an educational framework, not education in a theatrical framework. The nature of the production of a play or musical demands that it must be as skillfully staged, acted, designed and lighted as it is possible within the resources and talent pool of the producing group.

For all open auditions the students are to prepare required material to best present their strongest assets while keeping within the director's style and concept of the production's artist work. To aide the student in preparing for the particular production an audition package is provided. All students may request explanation of the audition requirements and/or attend scheduled audition workshop sessions. It is the student's responsibility to request coaching sessions.

Encouragement of students to audition should not be viewed as pre-selection. It is the casting directors job to recruit as many students for the open auditions as possible so that the best possible choice can be made for the particular production. Through this process the casting director must tread that delicate balance between encouragement and perceived pre-casting by students. All auditions at OCH are open and happy surprises of an unknown talent, character type or skill can and do result. Class standing, rank, grade level, experience in Fine Arts classes, professional experience, etc. does not guarantee certain groups of students privileged status over "walk-in" or "first timer" students to the specific production's auditions.

It is the job of the director(s) to determine where in the production students can most strongly be placed to complete the ensemble and company group that will best serve the requirements and artistic style of the production. Subsequently a student may be placed in a role other than that in which they auditioned.

It takes the talents of an entire company to mount a successful production no matter what the weight of the role, crew position or amount of stage time. It possible for all students to grow and achieve no matter where they are placed in the production as long as they allow themselves to view every production assignment as a challenge and team building opportunity.

For those that are not cast in a particular production they may still be involved with the team effort by applying for crew or front of house positions. It is our goal to involve as many students as possible within the requirements of each production.

O'Connor Fine Arts Department

Audition Consent Form

All information/signatures must be complete or form is invalid

Actor, Company Members, Crew Heads and Assistants

Print Name __________________________________________________

o I am interested in being in this production and will accept any role and/or responsibility offered to me by the production's director(s).

Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________________

Eve Phone Number ___________________ e-mail:_______________________

o We have reviewed the production handbook.

o We have read and understand the rehearsal commitment, and have noted conflicts as to the schedule, fully understanding that availability is a consideration in casting.

o We understand that the director(s) will work to make sure that individual needs, situations, conflicts or problems are happily resolved. However, non attendance and tardiness, without prior arrangement with the director(s) will be dealt with seriously. We realize that failure to abide by the regulations or to carry out responsibilities may result in immediate dismissal from the company and may effect his/her Theatre Production grade/credit. We are aware and in agreement with the attendance policy for this production.

o We understand costume obligations and/or costume fee requirements. We fully understand that if the costume use fee is required and is not met through the company fund raising project by the deadline date, then it will be an out of pocket expense for our student.

o We are aware and have no conflict with the required technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, press day performance and performance dates.

Parent/ Guardian

Print Name/s __________________________________________________

o We give permission for our student to attend the audition process and if cast agree to the requirements of the production.

o We will encourage our student to accept final casting decisions with decorum and grace, and fully understand that all decisions were made to best meet the needs of this particular production and its requirements.

Signature: _________________________________ Date _____________________

Day Phone Number ___________________ Eve Phone Number ___________________

E-mail:__________________________

Show Pledge

THEATRE

Show Pledge Contract PRODUCTION I-II-IVV-IV page 1 of 2

STUDENT NAME: ________________________________________ ID#:_____________GRADE:____

ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________ph:_________

Eligibility Record: ___6wks Y N ____6wks Y N ___6 wks Y N ____6wks Y N ____6wks Y N

STUDENT PLEDGE:

o I have read, the production calendar and Theatre Production Handbook and understand commitment and conduct required at rehearsals and performance(s). I will be available at all extra curricular times specified on the Show Production Calendar, except: as noted (on back of this form)

1. I understand that I am enrolled in THA PROD I‑IV and will receive ½ credit for the class with the grade earned from my rehearsal, written play/script/character analysis, line/blocking memorization, performance and other evaluated activities in the class which total a minimum clock hour count of 80 hrs.

2. I understand that the absent from class policy for credit (excused absent or not) also pertains to this class and it's co‑curricular extended class time schedule before each production.

3. I realize that failure to maintain my eligibility grade point or to carry out my responsibilities to the

production will result in my immediate dismissal from performance with the company and replacement by my understudy. Clock hours earned before ineligibility will be recorded and added to future productions.

4. I realize that, if at any time while on school property and/or working with this production, I am found associating with illegal substances or willfully breaking NISD code of conduct rules, I will be immediately cut from the production and documented for disciplinary action.

5. I understand, and accept the $ ______costume use fee required. I understand that this fee may be gained‑through a production fund raiser from my own resources; with no refund if I leave the show or am cut from the show due to grades or misconduct. I understand that the fee is due by:__________________

6. I understand that I will be responsible for the return of the script issued to me or it's full replacement price and shall also be liable for any damage done to the script.

7. I understand and accept the time commitment, regulations, duties, and responsibilities involved with mounting a quality production and will work to the best of my ability at all times.

8. I accept the role and/or crew assignment I have been given and will follow through with my commitment throughout ALL rehearsal (as assigned) and show dates.

___________________________________________________ _________________

Student's signature Date

PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION STATEMENT:

I have read the Production Handbook, including the Show Production Calendar, and the requirements above. I understand the responsibilities that my son/daughter will assume upon becoming a member of the production company. I will encourage our student to accept final casting decisions with decorum and grace, fully understanding that all decisions were made to best meet the needs of this particular production and it's requirements. I also realize that he/she will consequently need my assistance, encouragement, and understanding in preparing for the production.

I will arrange for my son/daughter to arrive promptly at the times called for crew sessions, rehearsals, and performances and see that he/she has transportation home when his/her duties are completed. I certify that there are no conflicts with the Show Production Calendar, except those listed on the back of this form.

I hereby give consent for my son/daughter to actively participate in the extra‑curricular production

of: ____________________________________________at Sandra Day O’Connor High School

Parent/Guardian signature:___________________________________________ date:________________

Show Pledge Contract -- THEATRE PRODUCTION 1, 2, 3, 4 page 2 of 2

STUDENT NAME: _______________________________________ ID#:_____________GRADE:____

Rehearsals: Conduct required as described in Theatre Production 1, 2, 3, 4 Production Handbook. See the production schedule and check the call board daily! Also look at the online calendar.

Attendance and Punctuality: Prompt attendance at school and rehearsals are critical and will be dealt with accordingly. Everyone’s time is very valuable and if any company member is absent, the process is delayed and the absence is official counted towards requirements for class credit. Regardless of what your duty is in the production, everyone is expected to work as a team and help in every area of production. Actors are crew too. With that in mind:

o Call (210) 397-4756 and leave a message, if, due to circumstances beyond your control (illness, family emergency, transportation problem…) if you anticipate being late or absent.

o Notify us as soon as possible so we may make any necessary changes in the scheduled activities.

o Any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule should be listed at the time of auditions so we may schedule rehearsals to best work around the student’s conflicts.

· Policy: Unpleasant as it may seem, three strikes and you are out of the play. A strike could be an unexcused absence or 3 tardies. A strike could be not completing a duty or responsibility that is expected of your role. Please read over your handbook to fully understand our expectations.

Scripts: You will be supplied with scripts and/or music for the production. These texts must be returned undamaged. If a student damages or loses a text they will be fined or charged for the item.

Costumes: The Theatre Department will provide for the construction, purchase, or rental of the costumes worn by the students. On such productions where a costume use fee is attached students may facilitate such fee through the production fund raiser or if not met by deadline, provide as an out of pocket expense. Some minor accessories may need to be purchased by the student and will remain the property of said student. However, if the student loses or damages his or her costume, he or she will be responsible for the cost of replacing or repairing the garment. Space is provided in each dressing room for the correct storage of all assigned costumes and accessories. Failure to secure costumes properly after rehearsal/performance may result in a reduction of final course grade.

Props: Our crews work very hard to get props for the production. If a student loses or damages his or her prop they are responsible for replacing that prop.

Lock Up: Each student in the Theatre Production class will be issued a backstage dressing room locker. The student is responsible to bring a lock to secure the locker and must provided the director(s) with a copy of the combination. The locker will be cleaned out closing night of the production, including the student’s lock. Personal valuables are the student’s responsibility; the department is not responsible for damage and/or theft.

o I accept the role/position of:____________________________________________________________

in the production of:__________________________________________________________________

With production dates of:______________________________________________________________ and fully understand that I was chosen over many other students and as such will fulfill all expectations as outlined in the Theatre Production Handbook and the Student Show Pledge and Contract.

___________________________________________________ _________________

Student's signature Date

___________________________________________________ _________________

Parent/Guardian's signature Date

TECHNICAL THEATRE 1-2-3-4

TOOL SAFETY AGREEMENT

____________________________________________has my permission to operate the power and hand tools in the Sandra Day O'Connor High School Technical Theatre Shop, stage and support facilities under the supervision of the teacher in charge.

· I have reviewed the Student Tool Pledge and agree with its content.

· I understand that my son/daughter has reviewed and will be tested on general Theatre Safety rules and Guidelines for Safe Operations of Hand Tools, Power Tools and Ladder use. I also understand that the use of such tools and equipment is an active and required part of the Technical Theatre Class. If I have any questions I shall contact you.

General Information:

· I understand that students in Technical Theatre will also be using paints and stains which may result in damage to clothing or shoes, therefore I agree to supply my student with a shop coat or pair of cover-all for use in this class. I understand that shop lockers will be available for storage of these “shop clothes” and no more than 5 minutes of class time will be given for suiting up. Changing out time is within the shop clean up time, but can not be completed before all shop tools and equipment are properly stored.

· I also understand that students not participating in planned and announced shop lab because of not “suiting out” will result in a reduction of daily shop lab grade for non-participation.

· I have reviewed the Technical Theatre Syllabus, Unit Outline, Tool Pledge, General Information with my student.

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

Day time Phone number: