RMTC Cast code of conduct
When you join one of our productions, you are becoming part of the RMTC team. We are glad to have you!
We have expectations for cast behaviour and attitude to make sure that everybody can enjoy their involvement, and that we can support each other to put on the best show. By auditioning you are agreeing to follow our code of conduct as follows, as well as the golden rules below
❖ Treat each other, crew and creatives with kindness and respect at all times.
❖ At RMTC we are proud of the standard of our shows. This relies on people working hard, being attentive at rehearsals, minimising distractions and doing work in your own time to learn lines, music and dances.
❖ We are reliant on you attending when you say you will in order to rehearse and put on good quality productions. If you don’t attend unexpectedly it lets down everyone, and makes it a lot harder for others to accommodate and get what they need out of the rehearsal. Please advise us of any absence as far in advance as possible.
❖ If you want to talk to others at rehearsals, go to a place where the noise will not distract those who are rehearsing.
❖ If you have a concern about the show, in the first instance raise it with the creatives directly. If this is not possible or does not resolve your concern, then raise it with a Committee member.
❖ Please be ready to start at the rehearsal start time. This isn’t an arrival time, but represents the time we expect to start rehearsals. If you want to have any conversations or need to do anything before starting, please arrive early.
❖ We expect you to make yourself available every Wednesday and Thursday evening during the rehearsal period apart from your pre-defined NAs. You can only assume you’re not needed for a rehearsal once a rehearsal schedule confirms this. If you need to add a new NA then please consult the Production Manager before doing so.
Golden Rules
1. Company members are expected to prioritise the show and are not expected to miss more than three rehearsals during the setting period.
2. Company members are expected to attend all rehearsals in the three week period prior to the show week.
3. All absences must be reported to the Production Manager, via PHONE ONLY
(number will be given once show is cast).
4. Mobile phones should be switched off or set to “silent” in the rehearsal room.
5. RMTC holds rehearsals in venues that have more than one room to enable the cast to socialise without disturbing the rehearsal. All cast members deserve the opportunity to rehearse without distraction.
6. Sunday Rehearsals are a standard part of the rehearsal process. Cast members should expect, and make themselves available for, all Sunday rehearsals if called. A rehearsal schedule will be drafted immediately after the show has been cast.
7. Staging a show involves a huge amount of commitment from a great many people, not all of whom appear on stage. This is a team effort and everyone is required to “muck in” wherever required. This includes, but is not limited to, distributing leaflets, drying up coffee cups, tidying the rehearsal room and helping with get ins/get outs. Cast members are all expected to attend at least one publicity event to promote the show.
The Committee recognises that life does get in the way from time to time, but regretfully must reserve the right to remove cast members in the event of poor attendance and lack of commitment to the show.