Policies

Registration and Auditions

Registration for all spring Playtime and Junior level programs begins on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Theatre New Brunswick rehearsal studio (in person only).  After August 27, please call 460-1386 to register.

Intermediate & Senior Program Auditions: Wednesday, Sept 7, 5:30pm-8:30pm & Monday, Sept 12, 6:30pm-8:30pm.  Students auditioning for Intermediate or Senior Musical Theatre are asked to prepare one song, any style, to be sung without accompaniment. Students auditioning for Intermediate/Senior Acting are asked to prepare one short monologue or poem.  Auditions will be held at the Theatre New Brunswick rehearsal studio.

Adult Program Auditions: Sunday, Sept 11, 6:00pm-9:00pm.  Students auditioning for Adult Ensemble are asked to prepare one short monologue (from a poem, a play, a movie, song lyrics or written by the actor) and also 5 lines of Shakespeare. NOTE: Returning Ensemble members are not required to audition.

For more information, please call (506)460-1386 or email theatreschool@tnb.nb.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bursaries

A limited number of Theatre New Brunswick Foundation bursaries are available for eligible students. To apply for our bursary program, please contact the Theatre School Director at (506)460-1381.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend all rehearsals.  Students absent from rehearsal without prior permission or proper medical excuse may be dismissed from the Theatre School without warning and without a refund.  Exceptions are made under extremely rare circumstances including special family events (i.e. reunions) and select performances (i.e. Fredericton High School or Leo Hayes High School productions).  Exceptions will not be made for sporting events, birthday parties, other rehearsals, etc.  Permission will be granted at the discretion of the Theatre School Director.  Parents and students are encouraged to communicate Theatre School program requirements to the leaders of other activities that the students are involved in.  Most programs require additional rehearsals as we approach performance dates.

Rehearsal Studio Location

Our newly-renovated TNB studio theatre is a 2000 square-foot professional black box rehearsal and performance facility located at 55 Whiting Road, Unit 31 (a 6 minute drive from downtown). GPS Coordinates:  Latitude:   45.916226,   Longitude:  – 66.619235

Directions:

• Drive on the Lincoln Road as if you are heading to the airport.
• Turn right on Wilsey Road after the Irving.
• Turn right on Hilton Road.
• Turn left on Whiting Road. We are located at 55 Whiting Road, Unit 31.

Tuition Payment

Full tuition payment is due upon registration. Due to limited enrolment, we do not accept down-payments. Students registering for programs that require an audition are required to pay one week after they are notified of audition results. Payment may be made in cash or by check or credit card.

Cancellation Policy

A 50% cancellation fee will apply prior to the first day of the program, after which time no refunds will be given. In rare circumstances (serious illness or injury, death in the family, etc.), full or partial credit may be issued at the discretion of the Theatre School Director.

Code of Conduct

Students are encouraged to:

• Have fun!
• Support each other.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Be on time. As our instructors have other professional commitments, they must leave promptly at the end of class, at which time students will be unsupervised.
• Listen to instructors.
• Be ready to learn.
• Arrive prepared. Students are required to bring program materials and rehearsal clothing.

Dress Code

Students are required to wear rehearsal clothing: black jazz shoes or sneakers, sweat pants or tights, t-shirt. Hair must be pulled back off face. No jeans, dresses, skirts, flip-flops or bare feet please. Students without rehearsal clothing may not be able to participate in class activities.

Program Materials

Please bring a binder and a pencil to all rehearsals. Also, students enrolled in our summer programs may wish to bring sunscreen.

Meals and Snacks

To ensure the heath and safety of all our students, please bring nut-free snacks and meals. In addition, please bring bottled water.  TNB supplies a water cooler in the rehearsal hall, but in an effort to be “green” does not keep cups on hand.