BROADWAY BOOTCAMP- Summer Guide 2023

DAILY SCHEDULE:

NCT'S YOUTH PRODUCTION

DAILY SCHEDULE: 101 DALMATIANS KIDS & THE DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL TEAM APP

DROP-OFF PROCEDURES

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

ATTENDANCE POLICY SUPPLIES

CLOTHING EXPECTATION

FOOD + DRINK

FINAL SHARINGS

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

SAFETY PROCEDURES

COVID-19 PROCEDURES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Welcome to North Carolina Theatre Conservatory's Broadway Bootcamp!

We are thrilled that you will be joining us! This document contains important information for both parents and students about what to expect during your experience and how to make that experience as enjoyable as possible. Please review it in its entirety.

North Carolina Theatre Conservatory is dedicated to training youth in the art form of theatre and is dedicated to being a safe haven for youth. This mission is no different as we emerge with post-COVID systems in place. With the spread of COVID-19, new health and safety protocols are necessary to ensure children, families, and staff members are as safe as possible.

In addition to daily schedule, contact information, and student behavior expectations, this document includes detailed health and safety protocols we will follow during operation. All NCT teaching artists who will work with your students will be fully vaccinated by the start of classes. We have also followed union-based guidelines for HVAC, number of people in each space, wearing masks properly, and other safety best practices, which are summarized in this guide.

Please note this guidance was developed with consideration of printed materials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Camp Association. This guidance does not constitute legal advice and is subject tochange. NC Theatre Conservatory will continue to monitor best practices and will issue updated guidance as our collective knowledge of COVID-19 continues to improve. As any updates are made, new versions of this document will be posted online and shared electronically with Conservatory families.

Thank you and we look forward to a great summer of theatre!

CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM

GENERAL CAMP INQUIRIES

JOSE RONDON, JR.

CONSERVATORY DIRECTOR

CHOREOGRAPHER - MEAN GIRLS

jrondonjr@nctheatre.com

JONATHAN BRASWELL

CONSERVATORY MANAGER

jbraswell@nctheatre.com

BUILDING ACCESS

The Conservatory will be locked at all times and only students and staff will be permitted to enter. Any person needing to access the Conservatory Building must:

Be registered for the current program occurring in the facility on that day and time. If a parent needs to enter the facility, then email

CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM to gain permission to enter.

TEAM APP

STACK TEAM APP is a digital platform used to communicate between NCT Staff, Teaching Artists, parents, and students. It can be used to find:

- Important camp announcements

- Photos & videos from daily camp activities

- Calendars & schedules

- Documents & guides

- Links

- Teaching Artist bios

Parents AND students must sign up to use the app!

STEP ONE

Download Team App and create an account. Be sure to turn on notifications!

STEP THREE

Ask to join the team. Your request will need to be approved by an admin.

STEP TWO

Search for the team name:

NCT YOUTH MEAN GIRLS

NCT 101 DALMATIANS

NCT THE DESCENDANTS

STEP FOUR

Browse to see how the app is set up. It's very user-friendly!

- The info on the app is also accessible via Team App's website.

- If you need help setting up or using the app, please see Jonathan.

- Please check the app frequently!

DROP-OFF

Our procedures for drop-off and pick-up are designed to ensure everyone at the Conservatory stays healthy and safe. There are two different options that can be used for drop-off. Please refer to the section that best fits your family.

OPTION 1: PARENT/GUARDIAN DROP-OFF

All families will be provided two name placards on the first day of class. Placards must be displayed in the car that is dropping off or picking up the student.

The Conservatory will open no earlier than 8:30am each morning. Drop-off is 8:30-9:00am.

Follow Conservatory signage posted outside in the parking lot. Once at the Conservatory, pull up in line, do not leave gaps, and stay in your car. Prep your child to have their bags in their lap and their mask on, ready to exit the car. Please do not allow your child to get out of the car until you pull around to the drop-off spot directly in front of the Conservatory door.

Students will drop off belongings in designated space prior to heading to their classroom. Class locations can be located on the board outside of the Main Studio, and Conservatory Staff will be there to help.

OPTION 2: STUDENTS WHO DRIVE THEMSELVES

Students should show up to park no earlier than 8:30am when the Conservatory opens each day.

Student parking is designated by student parking signs. Once you have parked, line up at the Conservatory door to await being invited in. Please stand on the floor signs in observance of social distancing. Drop off belongings in designated space prior to heading to classroom. Class locations can be located on the board outside of the main room, and Conservatory Staff will be there to help.

LATE ARRIVALS

Email CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM if you are going to be late. Park your car at the front door of the Conservatory. Knock on the Conservatory door to announce that you are here with a late student as it will be locked.

Please try to avoid being late, as tardy students arriving in the classroom disrupts classroom instruction.

Display Name Placard on your driver side of the dashboard. Please ensure that staff can clearly see your placard.

You MUST have your Name Placard in order to pick up your child.

Suggested arrival time is 5 minutes prior to end of camp session.

Due to current safety measures, you MUST stay in your vehicle. You will not be able to pick up your child from the Conservatory building without being in your car.

Cars should not be left running when parked. Radios should not be played loudly enough to be heard by other cars. Do not disrupt the flow of traffic.

Students will remain in classrooms until they are called out to the cars. Staff will communicate with the teachers in each of the classrooms based on the order of the pick-up line.

Students driving themselves will be dismissed at staff discretion based on the amount of cars in the parking lot and social distancing.

CARPOOLING + OTHER APPROVED ADULTS

Email CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM in order to specify any other approved adults that are able to pick up your child. Please include first and last name. You can also provide information regarding your child carpooling with another family.

Conservatory staff will check identification of anyone without a Name Placard.

Your child WILL NOT be released to anyone who is not on an approved list.

EARLY DISMISSAL

Email CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM in order to arrange early pick-up times. Park your car at the front door of the Conservatory. Knock on the Conservatory door to announce that you are here to pick up your child. Have your Name Placard or be prepared to show identification. Conservatory staff will call your student out of class to meet you outside the front door.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance is an important factor in all Conservatory programs, as productions are ensemble-based and each student carries an equally important weight in the show. It is recommended that students not miss program classes as they have roles that other students depend on. In the case of family emergencies, illnesses, or other unexpected events, please email CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM as soon as possible to alert the instructors that a student will be absent.

Due to the structure of our programming, we are unable to offer make-up classes or credit for any missed sessions.

Note: NC Theatre Conservatory reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. All tuition fees will be fully returned to the enrolled families.

SUPPLIES

Students should bring a folder, a pencil, and a recording device to all rehearsals.

Cell phones are able to be used as a recording device for rehearsal, but must be placed in airplane mode as cell phones should not be used in the rehearsal studios.

Students will be receiving sheet music and other materials during sessions.

CLOTHING EXPECTATION

Students are expected to wear dance attire such as jazz pants, sweatpants, shorts with a leotard or tight-fitting shirt (any color), or camisole top.

Students are also welcome to wear leotard and tights.

Dance sneakers or jazz shoes are recommended. (Students may also need other shoes based on show performance material.)

For safety reasons, NO flip flops, skirts, sandals, Uggs, or Crocs are allowed in any Conservatory programming.

FOOD + DRINK

Students are required to bring a water bottle and packed lunch with them every day.

Students will not have access to refrigerators or vending machines. No one is permitted to leave for lunch. Participants are allowed to order lunch to be delivered to the Conservatory, but may only do this on scheduled breaks. They will not be allowed to leave the rehearsal room to order food.

Parents dropping off lunch should ring the doorbell at the Conservatory front door. NCT Staff will deliver food to students directly.

Before and after eating, individuals should wash hands thoroughly or use hand sanitizing stations.

Please be mindful of participants with nut allergies so do not pack anything containing nut products.

FINAL SHARINGS

Sharings will be live & in-person this year!

Dates & times as follows:

NCT YOUTH PRODUCTION @ Heritage High School:

Friday, July 7th at 7:00pm and Saturday, July 8th at 2 pm

101 DALMATIANS KIDS: Friday, August 11th at 5:00pm

THE DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL: Friday, August 25th at 5:00pm

This summer, we are thrilled that friends & family will get to join us at the Conservatory to see firsthand what our students have been working on!

Please come to our performances of Mean Girls High School Edition! While the Broadway Bootcamp's won't be fully-realized productions, these creative showcases will be free for audiences to attend and feature the talents of all involved! Our final sharings are designed to be short in length, low-pressure, upbeat, and most of all...fun!

A limited number of tickets per student will be allotted due to reduced audience capacity.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

We seek to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students in our summer programs. For this reason, we ask that students adhere to certain guidelines for conduct, including the following:

Be respectful of peers and staff at all times

Try your best at all activities and take artistic risks.

Refrain from physical contact with anyone in accordance with the 3-feet social distancing rule.

Be kind to other students and include everyone in activities.

Staff members may set additional expectations based on a camp’s specific content. Students will also be expected to follow these guidelines.

Use downtime to drink water, eat a snack, or go over lines, music, dances, etc. It is important to understand the process and order of the show, so if you are not currently being used onstage, please sit on the sides to watch and learn Review your music, lines, dances, and notes in the evenings and on the weekends for clarity and understanding.

Participants should clean up at the end of every day and must keep their areas/cubbies clean. Please ensure that personal items are accounted for and that your area is clean of any trash.

NCT Conservatory will not be responsible for any student items brought into a rehearsal space.

Please be sure cell phones are kept on silent so as to not disturb others. Participants should not touch anyone’s belongings without the express permission of the owner.

If a participant is injured at any point during the rehearsal or performance process, please make an adult aware right away and sit out of rehearsals as needed. An incident report will be filled out and the parent will be contacted. No gum chewing permitted in any classrooms. All weapons are prohibited on site at NCT Conservatory.

We do not expect discipline problems during Broadway Bootcamp. However, if they do occur, the policy for addressing them will be as follows:

1st Infraction: Verbal warning from staff

2nd Infraction: Ask student to sit out from activities until invited back in by staff

3rd Infraction: Conversation with student, staff, and parent/guardian (describing the behavior and staff’s response to it).

If disruptive behavior continues, staff will speak with student and parent/guardian to determine future options.

Severe infractions, especially those which threaten the safety of another student or staff, will be addressed directly with guardians and risk removal from Broadway Bootcamp

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

MASKS

Students can choose to wear masks if that makes them more comfortable but they are not required.

VACCINATIONS

All staff working onsite and inperson will be fully vaccinated. Vaccines are encouraged for all eligible participants.

INCREASED CLEANING

In adherence to CDC guidelines, all common spaces & classrooms will be properly sanitized daily.

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Class activities have been modified to comply with physical distancing guidelines (3 feet apart).

HAND SANITZER

Sanitizer stations are placed throughout the Conservatory so students can use as necessary.

BUILDING ACCESS

Building access is limited to students & staff only. Doors will be locked except during designated times for students to enter & exit.

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

REDUCED CLASS SIZE

Class sizes have been reduced in order to maintain a smaller student to instructor ratio.

WATER BOTTLES

Students should bring their own water bottles. No sharing of food or drink will be permitted.

LUNCH TIME

Lunch will be eaten socially distanced in a room with large doors open to the outside.

COMMON AREAS

Bathroom breaks will be staggered for classes. The kitchen & green room will be closed to students.

CLEAR SIGNAGE

Floor decals, colored tape, and signs are posted indicating where to stand & walk to maintain safe distance.

HVAC UPDATE

New MERV-13 filters have been installed at the Conservatory to help filter indoor spaces.

CLASS PROCEDURES

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

HEALTH SCREENING: We will no longer require an electronic health screening questionnaire. Instead, per CDC’s guidelines, we ask that parents continue to monitor their child daily and keep them home should they not be feeling well or exhibit any COVIDlike symptoms.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include: Fever (anyone with a temperature 100.4° or higher should not attend camp), chills, muscle pain or body aches, headache or confusion, difficulty staying awake or waking up, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, congestion or runny nose, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, nausea or vomiting.

TEMPERATURE CHECK: We will no longer be requiring a temperature screening. This is no longer suggested by the CDC as a mitigating strategy.

MASKS: Masks are not required, but students can choose to wear them if they make them more comfortable. If a student has tested positive for covid 19, it is the discretion of the Conservatory to make the student wear a mask upon return to programming.

GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

CLASS PROCEDURES

SIGNS: YELLOW signs indicate hand sanitizing stations. RED signs indicate restricted areas.

CLASSES: Classes moving between rooms and collaborating between classes will be limited.

RESTROOMS: Use of restrooms will be limited based on size to ensure at least 3 feet distance between individuals. Doors have been updated to be opened using feet.

HANDWASHING: Individuals must wash hands or use hand sanitizer upon arriving at the Conservatory, after using the restroom, or after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing, and as needed throughout the day. Hand Sanitizing Stations are provided throughout the building and in each classroom.

CLEANING: The Conservatory building is fully sanitized on a daily basis by a professional cleaning service.

CLASS PROCEDURESCOVID-19 PROCEDURES

STUDENTS SHOULD STAY HOME IF...

They have a temperature 100.4° or higher

They display any signs or symptoms of COVID-19

They have been diagnosed with COVID-19

They are unvaccinated, and have recently had close contact (within 6 feet, for 15 minutes or more) with a person with COVID-19

Note: Fully vaccinated staff or campers with no COVID-like symptoms do not need to quarantine or be tested following an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

Any person who has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 must isolate at home until:

No fever for at least 24 hours since recovery (without the use of fever-reducing medicine) AND

Other symptoms have improved (e.g., coughing, shortness of breath) AND At least 10 days have passed since first symptoms or first positive test

*A test-based strategy is no longer recommended to discontinue isolation

COVID-19 NOTIFICATIONS

If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, please notify Jose Rondon Jr. (jrondonjr@nctheatre.com) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

In the case of someone at an NCT Conservatory program testing positive for COVID-19, NCT Conservatory will work closely with the Local Health Department in regard to the following:

Identifying close contacts of confirmed cases in the day camp setting

Follow-up and contact tracing

What the next steps should be

Note: There may be no need to close the day camp or program facility if the Local Health Department determines that close contacts are excluded and there is sufficient space to continue normal operations. The Local Health Department may in some situations determine that closure of a facility is needed; this will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, please see the NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Day Camp or Program Settings Serving Children and Teens.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who teaches the programs?

Our instructors are experienced industry professionals, both local and from NYC, who have worked or are working on Broadway and in TV & Film. They are Actors, Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Directors, Casting Directors, Talent Agents, or Managers. More importantly, they are seasoned teaching artists who strive to bring artistry to their teaching, foster a safe environment for creative risktaking, and help students develop their essential theatre skills. Visit the our website for information on current staff.

How do I register and pay?

Use the Registration Page online. Registration is based on student's age at the starting date of the program.

IMPORTANT: Registration and Payment is reconciled according to your email address so PLEASE USE THE SAME EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN YOU REGISTER AND PAY.

All correspondence regarding the event will be sent to this same email address. We will copy the secondary guardian/parent email as well.

Are there any health forms to complete?

All medical information should be filled out when registering the student. We directly use the information received when making program student rosters.

Is there any way to reserve a spot?

No. Classes fill quickly on a first come, first-served basis. We’re unable to reserve spots for potential students. You must register for the class AND pay to ensure a spot for your child. If the class you are interested in is already full, you will be put on a waitlist for that class.

Do you offer sibling discounts?

Yes. We offer a 10% discount on each child's registration after the first's registration is paid in full. Register all children at the full price and contact us (jrondonjr@nctheatre.com and ktarson@nctheatre.com) to have the discount refunded to your credit card. Please include your children’s names in your message.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you offer financial aid?

There are a limited number of scholarships. They are awarded on a first come, first served basis. The scholarships are need-based and are available to families who fill out an application. Parents must fill out the online form and provide tax forms to complete the process. After filling out the form, tax form should be sent to the following email: jrondonjr@nctheatre.com

Apply for a Scholarship

What is your refund policy?

Cancellations two weeks or more before the first day a program begins will receive a full tuition refund. However, registration fees are non-refundable. Cancellations less than 14 days prior to a program will receive no credit and no refund.

How long is the Broadway Bootcamp day?

Broadway Bootcamp runs daily Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm.

What does a typical day look like?

Each day the student will participate in core activities such as voice/singing, acting, and dance. Students are given at least 3 breaks and a lunch break. Some days have group activities, recaps, and discussions about the following day’s schedule.

How many students are in each Bootcamp?

Program enrollment is capped to maximize student success, strengthen the sense of ensemble, and provide individualized attention from the Teaching Artists and Jr Teaching Artists. Students are divided into age-appropriate groups. The current cap is 10-12 per group, but may be split into smaller groups to accommodate equal groups.

Where are the programs held?

All programs take place at North Carolina Theatre Conservatory located at 3043 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does my child need to have experience?

No, if attending the Broadway Bootcamp, your child does not need previous experience, just an interest in theatre and creative expression. All levels are welcome. Our Teaching Artists will ensure that all students have individual learning goals and challenges appropriate to their varied abilities. If your child is interested in Pre-Professional Training, then a background in theatre with past participation in productions at school or elsewhere is helpful but not required. The PPT program will work at a higher level and spend time focusing on audition technique including college audition prep.

Is there an attendance

policy?

Attendance is an important factor in all Conservatory group programs, as all productions are ensemble-based, and each student carries an equally important weight in the show. It is recommended that students not miss more than two classes per program. We do understand that family emergencies and illness can come up unexpectedly. In this case, an email or phone call must be made to alert the instructors that a student will be absent. Due to the structure of our programming, we are unable to offer make-up classes or credit for any missed sessions. Students should arrive dressed and ready to start class on time. (Please see clothing expectations.)

Please email CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM as soon as possible to alert the instructors that a student will be absent.

Note: NC Theatre Conservatory reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. All tuition fees will be fully returned to the enrolled families.

What if I need to drop off my child late or pick up my child early?

Please email us at CLASSES@NCTHEATRE.COM to arrange late drop-offs or early pick-ups.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a Clothing Expectation?

For safety reasons, NO flip flops, skirts, sandals, Uggs, or Crocs are allowed in any Conservatory programming.

Dance attire such as jazz pants, black sweatpants, shorts with a leotard or tight-fitting shirt (any color), or camisole top. Students are also welcome to wear leotard and tights. Dance sneakers or jazz shoes are highly recommended. (Students may also need other shoes based on show performance material.)

Will there be a performance/show at the end of the program?

NCT Youth Production/Pre-Professional Performance Company – These programs culminate in a final performance.

Broadway Bootcamp, Mini Courses, Dance Classes, Triple Threat TrainingThese programs culminate in a "sharing" type performance. A sharing is an opportunity for the students to share with their families and friends all they have worked on during the program. Emphasis is placed on process and technique throughout the program rather than “product.” Our final sharing is designed to be short in length, low-pressure, upbeat, and most of all, Fun!

Can parents sit in on classes to observe?

We maintain a closed class policy. This format best supports your child’s development of self-expression, creativity, self-confidence, and independence. Closed class time allows participants to focus without interruption, making the class environment conducive to an educational and cooperative experience.

What else does my child need to bring?

Students should bring a pencil or pen, binder, a small notebook, and any other materials or supplies as indicated by the Teaching Artist.

Pre-Professional Training students are required to bring all of the above as well as their songs and monologues daily.

Do you offer pre- and post-care for Broadway Bootcamp? Unfortunately, we are unable to offer pre- and post-care at this time. Please do not drop off your child before 8:30am and please pick up your child promptly at 4:00pm.

What safety measures are put into place for my child while at the Conservatory?

NCT is dedicated to being a safe haven for youth -- a space free of physical and emotional harm, which includes harassment, bullying, and abuse. All NCT Conservatory Teaching Artists & staff sign and abide by our comprehensive Safe Haven Policy, which is based in part in NCT leadership training provided by the highly regarded organization Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children program.

In addition, NCT Conservatory follows all required state and national safety practices surrounding COVID-19, as outined in the NCDHHS Interim Guidance for Day Camp or Program Settings Serving Children and Teens.

My child has a food allergy or needs medication during the day. How do you handle medical concerns?

We ask that each family who registers a child for any Conservatory class complete medical information during registration. Please make sure this information is accurate, up-to-date, and detailed. Additionally, if a child has a food allergy or medical condition that requires special attention and medication, caregivers are asked to bring a ziplock bag with the child’s name printed clearly on it with needed medication inside (e.g., Epi-Pen, Benadryl, inhaler; clear instructions for administration of medicine; and a note detailing the type of allergy, severity of allergy, parent contact information, and doctor contact information.)

I have an a question not listed here. How do I contact you?

Jose Rondon Jr. – jrondonjr@nctheatre.com

Jonathan Braswell – jbraswell@nctheatre.com

General Email – classes@nctheatre.com