SWMTC YOUTH GROUP /PARENTS AGREEMENT

We rely on a good relationship between the production team and parents.  Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you require assistance. The best way to contact the team is via email. Please complete any forms promptly when requested, this saves on volunteer time chasing everything up. Please also ensure your child arrives promptly at all rehearsals.

The cost to be in a SWMTC Youth Group production is relatively low.  This is because we have always relied on volunteers to undertake roles that other companies would pay for.  We expect parents and guardians to assist us with small roles leading up to and over the show week.  Helping front of house before a show, manning the bar one evening, perhaps helping with hair and make up before a show.  Without this assistance we cannot continue to run.  Also, if anyone has any specific skills we might be able to utilise; graphic design, photography, admin superstar, carpentry, costumes, art and design, carpentry, construction; please do get in touch!   

For a child to perform in a SWMTC Youth Group Production, you as the parent / guardian agrees to: 

  1. Ensure your child attends the rehearsals from September to November.  Unavoidable absences must be communicated to the Production Team on a) acceptance of a principal role or b) by 31st August for other company members.  SWMTC Youth Group reserves the right to ask a child to leave the production if it is felt they will be/are missing too many rehearsals.

  2. Understand that all cast members must attend ALL rehearsals including Sunday rehearsals, half term rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsal and all allocated performances.  This is non-negotiable, barring emergencies.

  3. Understand that decision of the Director, Musical Director and Producer is final.  No communication will be entered into regarding the allocation of parts.

  4. Be respectful of all people involved in the organisation of the production.  No abuse of any kind will be tolerated.  This includes emails, voicemails and face to face encounters.  SWMTC Youth Group reserves the right to ask a child to leave the production for inappropriate behaviour by a parent/guardian.

  5. Please note, due to a clash with rehearsal dates, it is very hard to commit fully to both the SWMTC Youth Group production and some other local theatre productions, including Saffron Players Pantomime.  If you wish your child to be in more than one production, you undertake to speak to both companies regarding your intentions prior to your child taking up a role.