Lanier Theatre Arts Handbook

2013-2014

Director-Markos Hernandez Classroom-Drama Room (Located in the Back of Main Building)

(713) 942-1900

mherna54@houstonisd.org

or

director_mhdz@yahoo.com

*Email is the best way to contact me

during and after school hours

All Performance and Theatre Event Dates and Times will be listed on the www.purplepups.org calendar

Or

Contact me for information on Acting Workshops and Private Acting Coaching

- (7TH & 8TH GRADE STUDENT COMBINED PERFORMANCE BASED CLASS) This is a

two semester class that works on our competition one-act play, and continues working on

advanced skills in theatre. Students need to AUDITION and be placed in this class by the Mr.

Hernandez. Students are expected to have an open schedule for afterschool rehearsals,

and district competitions in order to be considered for this class. Each student is required to

pay $100 and other fees listed above to cover costs of costumes, scripts, royalties and any

other expenses that may occur throughout the year. Students will need to follow the

responsibilities listed above to be active Lanier Theatre Company Members. This class will

continue working on perfecting the actors tools and preparing for high school theatre. (PRE-

REQUISITE= AUDITION ONLY *CLASS IS LIMITED TO 24 STUDENTS ONLY-15 CAST MEMBERS, 5

TECHNICIANS AND 4 ALTERNATES.)

- (7TH & 8TH GRADE STUDENT COMBINED PERFORMANCE BASED CLASS)

This is a two semester class that works on our school plays and continues working on

advanced skills in theatre. Students need to AUDITION and be placed in this class by the Mr.

Hernandez. Students are expected to have an open schedule for afterschool rehearsals,

and district competitions in order to be considered for this class. Each student is required to

pay $100 and other fees listed above to cover costs of costumes, scripts, royalties and any

other expenses that may occur throughout the year. Students will need to follow the

responsibilities listed above to be active Lanier Theatre Company Members. This class will

continue working on perfecting the actors tools and preparing for high school theatre. (PRE-

REQUISITE=THEATRE ARTS 1 & AUDITION CLASS IS LIMITED TO 24 STUDENTS ONLY.)

- This is a two semester class that works on

beginners’ theatre. Students will be required to perform for their classroom, but there is no

major production or outside of class rehearsals. Students will cover the basics of Theatre

History, Pantomime, Musical Theatre, Monologues, Duet Scenes and Fairy Tale Theatre.

Classroom supplies will be needed and assigned by instructor, and students are required to

help in our department fundraising efforts. (NO PRE-REQUISITES & NO FEES) (CLASSROOM MAYBE

POPULATED WITH COMBINED 7TH & 8TH GRADERS & CLASS IS LIMITED TO 30 STUDENTS ONLY.)

- (NON-ROTATION CLASS) This is a two semester class that

works on beginners’ theatre. Students will be required to perform for their classroom, but

there is no major production, rehearsals or fee required in this course. Students will cover the

basics of Theatre History, Pantomime, Musical Theatre, Monologues, Duet Scenes and

Technical Theatre. Classroom supplies will be needed and assigned by instructor, and

students are required to help in our department fundraising efforts. (NO PRE-REQUISITES & NO

FEES) (6TH GRADERS ONLY & CLASS IS LIMITED TO 30 STUDENTS ONLY.)

Lanier Theatre Company

Student Production Fee & Fundraiser Contract

2013-2014 Season

Dear Parent,

Lanier Drama Department is excited to have your student participating in one of our

drama classes. We trust that you have carefully read the class syllabus and conduct

forms in this contract packet. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or

concerns about the forms, grades or anything regarding your student using the

contact information in the Theatre Handbook or website.

All Production classes and extra-curricular productions require a fee or help with

fundraising from each student to help defray the cost of the materials used in our

department so that we may ensure the highest level of quality in our student work.

Class fees cover a wide range of supplies and needs, such as costumes, props,

lumber, hardware, tools, paint, lighting supplies, scripts, royalties, music, sound

supplies, promotional supplies, books, equipment and services, and much, much

more.

As Director of the Lanier Theatre Company, I am responsible for creating a

department budget each year, and we rely on every Theatre student to aid in raising

$100 per student, plus collecting additional fees for possible field trips, t-shirts, etc.

Varsity and Junior Varsity Production students are required to pay a $100 fee and aid

in our fundraising efforts. If you would like to sponsor another company member or

sponsor our show you can make a cash payment or check payable to Lanier Theatre.

All Theatre students experiencing financial hardship are still required to help with

department fundraising.

Please make sure to read all forms in the Theatre Handbook and have your

son/daughter return the last forms that require your information or signature in this

handbook. Forms are due by September 5th and count as a participation grade.

Please keep Theatre Handbook for your records.

We look forward to another productive year.

Sincerely,

Markos Hernandez

Lanier Theatre Company

By accepting acting or technical positions, in Production, I am making a commitment to the director, cast, and crew to do the following:

1. Work as a member of a team for the good of the show. I will set aside my personal

conflicts with other cast and crew members for the sake of the production.

2. Be on time at all rehearsals and all public performances.

3. I will conduct myself professionally while in the auditorium, at rehearsals, or while at any

other venues, because my behavior will negatively impact the Lanier Drama Department.

4. Learn all lines and blocking and complete all homework and technical assignments by the

established deadlines.

5. As an actor I am responsible for purchasing my own student or deluxe make up kit.

6. Refrain from touching things that are under jurisdiction of another actor or crew because I

know that doing so can cost money and valuable time.

7. Inform director and stage manager of any absences, in writing, at least 24 hours prior to the

rehearsal in which the absence will occur. In the case of emergencies, I will make every

attempt to notify the director and stage manager BEFORE the absence occurs.

8. Keep up my grades so that I am eligible for performance. I will use rehearsal time when I

am not onstage to do my homework and tutor my fellow cast members.

9. Wait quietly while not on stage so that I do not interrupt the important work of the rehearsal.

10. I will stay with the director during all drama events, and I will not roam the hallways or go off

campus.

11. Stay at the rehearsal until all notes have been given and the director dismisses me.

12. Stay up to date with calendar and announcements in class, via our website page on

www.purplepups.org, Reminder 101 Text, or www.edmodo.com

13. I will use the designated days/non-rehearsal days and times for tutorials, medical purposes,

special grooming and to resolve any other personal issues. I will not schedule any of these

events during rehearsal and performance times.

14. After rehearsals or theatre events, I will wait in the drama room until my transportation

arrives.

15. I will not use phones or any other media devices during rehearsals.

Cast & Crew Member

Production Contract

Cast & Crew Member

Production Contract

16. I understand that missing rehearsals or being consistently tardy can cause me to be

replaced.

17. I understand that I must be present during “Tech Week,” which is the week leading up to

our performance, and by not attending I will jeopardize my opportunity to perform.

18. I understand that I am given a grade for rehearsals and performance.

19. I understand I must dress appropriately and respectful to all rehearsals and performances.

-No short shorts & No tight fitted clothing!

-All actors and crew members must dress professionally while performing at other schools

or other locations.

-Technicians, including Stage Managers, are required to wear all black clothing during

shows

-No altering hair color, length or style during a rehearsal/performance period, unless

approved by the director

-No eating or drinking while in costume, or in the auditorium or any other stage.

20. I understand that I am obligated to hang my costume properly, clean my make-up area,

discard all trash and make sure our drama room and stage is clean.

21. I understand that I am responsible to store all my props and scenery in their designated

area.

22. Any violations of the above statements will result in demerits or expulsion from the cast.

I realize that I am being given responsibilities that will be difficult or impossible for someone

else to assume at the last minute and that other people will be depending on me. I will respect

the trust placed in me. I have examined the rehearsal schedule and I will come to all

rehearsals for which I am called. If I fail to maintain eligibility, miss rehearsals, or fulfill my

obligations, I understand I will be replaced and that the school will not refund the activity fee.

SUBSTITUTE POLICY

If there is an occasion in which a substitute teacher is present, good behavior is especially important. Be a warm host to the visiting teacher. Treat them as a guest in your "home." If I receive a report that a particular student or class has been disruptive or disrespectful, the consequence will result in a parent phone call and detention. Repeated offenses will require an office referral and more severe consequences.

Lanier Theatre Company 2013-2014

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Commitment/Contract Agreement Form

I acknowledge and understand all pertinent forms in this Theatre

Handbook, and commit to helping my son or daughter and the

Lanier Drama Department maintain the highest level of excellence.

We will commit to participating in any Drama Department

fundraisers, if I am in a Theatre Class. I also commit to paying my

$100 fee if I am in Varsity or Junior Varsity Production, plus any

additional Theatre Department fees. I understand that expenses do

not have to come out of my personal pocket if I assist in fundraising. I

promise to communicate with Mr. Hernandez when it comes to any

possible conflicts. My student and I will fulfill any volunteer

opportunities, when possible throughout the 2013-2014 Season.

PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION BELOW CLEARLY

_________________________________ ______________________ __________________________

Student Name (Print Name) Student Cell Phone # Student E-mail Address

______________________________ _________________________________ ____________

Parent/Guardian (Print Name) Parent/Guardian Signature Date

___________________________ _________________________ _______________________

Parent E-mail Address Alternate E-mail Address Cell Phone #

_______________________

Alternate Cell Phone #

Thank you,

Markos Hernandez

Lanier Theatre Company Director