MVHS Diablo Drama
Rules of the Theatre
A violation of any of the following rules will be
considered a flagrant disregard for the welfare and safety of the production
company. Such violations will NOT be
tolerated and the offender may be subject to dismissal from the company and a lowered
grade.
1. Never
change the production of the show once it has been set in final dress
rehearsal. It is the duty of every
company member to maintain the directed concept throughout each and every
performance. Nothing is to be changed
or modified without prior approval of the director.
2. Respect
the authority of the stage manager and/or assistant director.
3. Never
leave the rehearsal space or the theatre until you have released by the
director, assistant director, or stage manager. Only these people have the authority to release you.
4. During the
run of a show, you are to never be seen by a member of the audience beyond the
execution of the show outside of the theatre.
5. Never peer
at the audience while on or off stage.
If you can see the audience, they can see you.
6. Never
speak or approach an actor waiting for an entrance.
7. Never
touch a piece of lighting, sound, or stage equipment except in the performance
of your duty.
8. Do not
enter the stage from the house or the house from the stage before, during, or
after a performance while the audience members are in the theatre.
9. Be ready
for your entrances.
10. Do not
loiter in the wings.
11. Never
leave the theatre in any part of your costume.
12. Smoking,
eating, and/or drinking in the theatre, backstage, or in the dressing rooms is
not permitted.
13. Never play
tricks or jokes backstage or onstage.
14. Never
enter the technical areas unless you are assigned to do so.
15. Overt physical
affection to another cast or crew member backstage is inappropriate.
16. Absolute silence
must prevail backstage during rehearsals and throughout the performance, except
where communication is necessary to properly expedite work delegated to the
cast.
17. Parking
behind the theatre is a fire hazard and will result in ticketing or towing.
18. Always
remember you are a part of the team. The
crew and the performers are working towards the same result. Respect the part that each of us plays in
the production.
19. Be on time
and ready to do your best.
20. Complete
and utilize your character preparation.
Handbook Contract 
Rules of the Theatre
Section I Section II Section III Section IV Section V
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