POLICIES
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS:
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy:
During this challenging time, in order that we may provide the necessary planning, supplies, and staffing for upcoming classes and camps, we find it necessary to update our existing cancellation policy.
Effective immediately, First Act Children's Theatre will no longer be offering cash refunds.
Instead, full tuition credits will be issued if camp/class is cancelled by First Act OR if a patron needs to cancel their registration. Credits will be usable for up to one year following their issue toward any First Act class or camp.
*NOTE*: This policy will remain in effect until further notice.
During this challenging time, in order that we may provide the necessary planning, supplies, and staffing for upcoming classes and camps, we find it necessary to update our existing cancellation policy.
Effective immediately, First Act Children's Theatre will no longer be offering cash refunds.
Instead, full tuition credits will be issued if camp/class is cancelled by First Act OR if a patron needs to cancel their registration. Credits will be usable for up to one year following their issue toward any First Act class or camp.
*NOTE*: This policy will remain in effect until further notice.
COVID-19 Safety Protocol for First Act Summer Camps
First Act has adjusted and made additions to our summer programing to accommodate COVID-19
guidelines as recommended by Dane County, the City of Madison, and the CDC.
guidelines as recommended by Dane County, the City of Madison, and the CDC.
- Our production camps are being held to a maximum of 24 students.
- We have introduced new virtual and in-person “mini” camps with reduced student numbers.
- All in person camps will adhere to the following safety protocol:
Mask Use:
Social Distancing:
Sanitary Procedures:
Health Checks:
- Mask use will be required continually by both staff and students unless otherwise directed by camp staff
- We will take “mask-breaks” and work outside whenever possible, allowing for greater social distance.
- Masks for staff and students need to be laundered daily to maintain efficacy. First Act will provide extra masks if needed.
- Students will be provided with clear face shields for the performance.
- For the safety of our students, audience members will be required to wear masks during the performance.
Social Distancing:
- Students will work in groups of 8 or less with no more than 2 instructors at a time, and social distancing of 6 feet will be observed, including the way the play is staged and performed.
- Audience members will be asked to observe social distancing during the performance.
Sanitary Procedures:
- Door handles, bathrooms and public surfaces at our rehearsal and performance space will be wiped down with disinfectant throughout the day.
- Hand sanitizing, hand washing, and the use of disinfectant wipes will be enforced throughout the entire camp week.
Health Checks:
- Students and staff will undergo a temperature check with a digital non-contact thermometer each morning before camp begins.
- Anyone having symptoms of COVID19 must remain home or will be sent home.
CASTING:
First Act programs engage students in technical, design and performance experiences in all of our classes and camps. We focus on the process of theatre rather than the product and encourage students to approach all roles with enthusiasm and integrity to the craft of Theatre, emphasizing that all parts are essential to a production. All enrolled students will receive a role with a minimum of one line and/or two songs (in the case of musicals), and will be onstage for a minimum of two scenes, regardless of age, experience or ability. All students receive an educational audition preparation workshop as well as an individual and a group audition time. Students of staff members are treated in the same manner as any other student with the same opportunities in casting and participation in the camps. Staff members receive complimentary tuition for their children as a portion of their compensation for their time and efforts in our classes and camps. All returning students are given an equal amount of opportunity in both leading and supporting roles, offering them ongoing experience in all levels of performance. High School students accepted into our Apprentice program may also receive roles in the production.
