I have been using one for the last 10 years and find it serves to help the students commit to the show. This year, I required that the form by signed by the student and parent before auditions, so that everyone knows what the expectations are from the start.
Next year, I'm going to add a document acknowledging that not all who audition and apply for crew will be invited to participate in the production, as we are a small school with a small space. I cannot cast everyone or include everyone on crew. I had a number of parent complaints this year because students were not cast/put on crew.
This has evolved every year as more issues come up or go away. My latest is attached.
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Kate Bernardo
Drama Director
Beaumont School
Cleveland Heights OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-17-2015 11:22
From: Jeremy Goldson
Subject: Casting/Performance Contract/Agreement
John,
I have all of my extracurricular students sign a Performance Contract, and a District required contract.
I have attached it; please use it as you like!
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Jeremy Goldson
Denver CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-16-2015 13:23
From: John Perry
Subject: Casting/Performance Contract/Agreement
Do you ask your cast members to sign any type of contract or agreement? Do you find it helps?
If you do, could you post what you ask them to agree to?
THANKS!
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John Perry
Drama Instructor
Atherton High School
Louisville KY
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