Virtual Fall Concert Experience

INTRODUCTION

TheVirtual Fall Concert Experience
will bring its signature theater program straight
to your living room!

The stage WILL BE VIRTUAL.
The activities, expressions, connections, and memories WILL BE REAL.

As you know, Harmony Theater has a long-standing tradition of engaging and inspiring our participants.

Through this, our first ever Virtual Fall Concert Experience, the actors will collaborate with each other, learn about performance, and make lasting memories - all from the comfort of their home.

REGISTRATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Contact family coordinator directly for links, forms, and payment instructions-

Gail Beigel, gailb@harmonytheaterinc.org

FEE: $100.

*Registration requirements due by Aug 15.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be for the Virtual Fall Concert Experience only. This commitment does not apply to the Spring Session and/or any in-house Harmony rehearsal program.

QUESTIONS: Email Gail

PROGRAM
GOAL:

Harmony Theater participants and staff will actively engage with each other to present a fully virtual performance in November featuring singing, dancing & sign language.

SESSION SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTION:

9:30 Log in begins- social time among actors
9:45 Meet with whole group for Open Session

announcements
the Harmony Pledge

9:50 Warm ups-including singing & dancing

10:00 Breakout Sessions for small group activities
11:00 Return to whole group

closing announcements
good-bye song

11:15 Close session

- Small groups led by 1-2 staff members

- Staff is made up of professional artists, educators, and volunteers

- Enjoy a unique new way to experience Harmony joy

- Final performance will not be an onstage performance,

but an exceptionally and professionally produced show

FILMED ON LINE

REQUIREMENTS:

- Commitment to participate each Saturday morning,
9:30 - 11:15, Sept 19 - Nov 14, 2020
- Be available for a Filming Date: Nov 12, 18, 21.
- Access to an internet-ready device (computer, smart phone, tablet, etc.) and WiFi
- Registration fee $100.
*Registration requirements due by Aug 15.

SUPPLEMENTAL VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE POLICY

PURPOSE: to create a supplement to attendance expectations for the Fall 2020 virtual program
SCOPE: all actors via their parents/guardians

Approved by Harmony Theater Inc. Board (HTIB): July 31, 2020

Because songs, dances, and roles are developed early on in each semester, it is imperative actors attend all

performances.

Rehearsals are normally 9:30 am - 11:15 am on Saturdays; mid-week extra rehearsals are normally 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Log in for virtual program will begin 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting. Please plan to attend for the full session.

Absence: ACTORS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS.

If an actor is absent from Harmony Theater and informs the staff (in writing, phone calls, emails, or commitment forms), it will be considered an excused absence. However, more than 2 excused absences will result in corrective action.

If an actor is absent from Harmony Theater and does not inform the staff, it is considered unexcused. Unexcused absences will be handled on a case-by-case basis and will be considered cause for corrective action, up to and including termination from Harmony Theater. Approved Medical Leave or medical emergency will not be subject to corrective action.

Corrective Actions:

Stage 1 (after 2 unexcused lateness/early pick-up, or 1 unexcused absence): HTIB will be notified. A letter will be sent to the actor about the concern and the actor may receive a lesser role for the upcoming performance.

Stage 2 (after 3 excused absences or 2 or more unexcused absences/lateness): Directors and HTIB members will meet with the actor and parent/guardian to discuss possible dismissal from Harmony Theater.

Performances: ACTOR PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PERFORMANCES.

Missing a performance without an emergency reason may result in removal from Harmony Theater after a discussion with the HT staff and administration. Missing a performance due to a scheduled life event (i.e., wedding, graduation)
will need to be discussed with the staff at the beginning of the season. Please ensure you can commit to the semester events before signing up.