Program Disclosures and Expectations

St. George Young Theatre is a 100% Volunteer Lead program that functions essentially as a non-profit. Take a look at our disclosures and expectations below if you want to participate so that you know what we are all about!

Also included on this page is a copy of the "Waiver and Release of Liability" Form that is included in each audition registration form.

Downloadable versions of the information listed are included at the bottom of this page.

Expectations

Attendance

Attendance is MANDATORY.
We have structured the rehearsal schedule in a way that is respectful of your time, and we expect the same respect in return.
Not every single actor/actress will be called to every rehearsal; only those who will be blocking that week. The crew will be attending rehearsal the majority of the time.
If, for some reason, you are unable to attend a rehearsal, or will be late, you are responsible for contacting a member of the leadership team to make them aware of the situation at the earliest possibility.
Theatre is a collaborative art form. Any and every absence effects the entire company and their ability to have a successful and productive rehearsal.
It is our expectation that all participants be respectful of everyone and their time, and be able to place the high priority on the program as a participant that it requires.

Behavior

Participants will be encouraging to all their peers. This includes paying attention when someone else is speaking or saying lines, cheering at performances, keeping critical comments to yourselves, and being kind.
No bullying, harsh or inappropriate language or actions will be tolerated.
Participants will be required to sit in the front rows of the theater at all times unless directed otherwise. At no point may participants wander throughout the theater, split into groups by themselves in other seating sections, or go into the annex or backstage unless directed to do so by an adult volunteer. Part of being a member of this troupe is providing an audience for your fellow performers. This is a crucial role and not only serves to give experience to those performing, but also provides learning and education for those watching. If you are not paying attention, you are missing teachable moments. No one is permitted in the balcony unless given permission by staff.
Participants may not play games or any other distracting activity on phones or other devices during rehearsals.
No food in the theater unless provided by staff. Water is ok, but any spills should be cleaned up immediately. No trash should be left anywhere in the theater.
Keep your hands to yourselves. This should go without saying, but we’re saying it. Just in case.
No running or horseplay unless specifically directed to by an adult volunteer. Jumping from the stage is absolutely prohibited. Stairs must be used at all times.
Participants will be required to listen to and follow the instructions of adult volunteers.
If at any time you have an issue with another participant or volunteer please let a member of the leadership team know immediately so the issue may be addressed.

Disclosures

Participation

You must fit within both of the following parameters in order to participate in St. George Young Theatre:
- 8 years old - 18 years old
- 3rd grade - 12th grade
Due to the amount of interest in this program, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to limit the number of kids and teens able to participate in the cast and crew to a total of fifty (50).
This is NOT a first come, first serve registration. Everyone registered will be given the opportunity to audition
This decision was determined by many factors, primarily with safety in mind:
- Available space in the "Green Room" to hold the cast and crew during performances and some rehearsals.
- Number of Adult Volunteers able to be at every rehearsal to look after the cast and crew while not on stage.
- Amount of space on stage and in the wings.

Cast and Crew Decisions

After every audition date, the leadership team meet promptly to consider carefully every audition seen.
The casting decisions are made based on what we see in the audition, and if the auditioner is a returning participant, we take into consideration what we have seen them do in the past.
A major part of casting decisions comes from the level of priority each member of the cast and crew can place on the program. Attendance MATTERS!
We also intentionally choose scripts with an abundance of speaking roles and flexible ensemble options.
We do our best to stay true to the characters in the script we are casting for. On certain occasions, we have split roles (if it makes sense in the context of the show), switched the gender of a character (if the gender is not a pertinent aspect of the part), and we even add characters in order to give as many actors stage time as possible. This takes a lot of creative ingenuity, but we do our best to give everyone a space on the stage should they want it.
We encourage all of our auditioners to keep auditioning. Should you not get the role you want the first time, keep coming back. Show us what you can do with the character you have been given and we promise it will pay off.
Our crew is determined based off of a mentor/mentee system. We partner new crew members up with returning crew members, so that they can learn the ropes.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals (Including Auditions and Parent Meeting) will be at the following unless otherwise specified on the Rehearsal Schedule outlined for each production.
- Location: Lourie Theatre (206 N. Parler Ave. | St. George, SC 29477)
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Date: Most Thursdays During Rehearsal Period

Waiver and Release of Liability

IN CONSIDERATION OF the risk of injury that exists while participating in ST. GEORGE YOUNG THEATRE (hereinafter the "Activity"); and

IN CONSIDERATION OF my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to participate in same;

I HEREBY, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively, "Releasor," "I" or "me", which terms shall also include Releasor's parents or guardian if Releasor is under 18 years of age), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and

I HEREBY release and forever discharge ST. GEORGE YOUNG THEATRE, located at 206 N Parler Ave, Saint George, South Carolina 29477, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (collectively "Releasees"), from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity.

I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS' NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.

I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize St. George Young Theatre to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I agree to abide by the decision of the St. George Young Theatre official or agent, regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS "WAIVER AND RELEASE" AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE St. George Young Theatre AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST St. George Young Theatre FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of St. George Young Theatre, its agents, volunteers, and employees.

I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by South Carolina law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or other agreements.

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family's or my agent's willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.

THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION.

THIS AGREEMENT was entered into at arm's-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. The Participant, as named as the registrant in this form, the participant's legal guardian, and St. George Young Theatre agree that this agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence shall be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.

In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.

BY SELECTING YES, I, THE LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE PARTICIPANT, AFFIRM THAT I AM OF THE AGE OF 18 YEARS OR OLDER, AND THAT I AM FREELY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT. I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT AND THAT THIS RELEASE CANNOT BE MODIFIED ORALLY. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND THAT I AM SIGNING IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

YES, I affirm the above statement
NO, I do not affirm the above statement and understand that my child cannot participate with St. George Young Theatre

By selecting yes, I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the parent or legal guardian of the person being registered as named in this registration form, and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of this individual.

YES, I certify the above statement
NO, I do not certify the above statement and understand that my child cannot participate with St. George Young Theatre