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Rules and Regulations

Absences, What to Wear, What to Bring

- Every child will be allowed to miss two rehearsals. These absences must be approved a week in advance. Anything beyond that must be discussed with Christopher. We understand that illnesses can come on unexpectedly and we will be flexible.

- Please wear appropriate attire to rehearsal. Something you can easily move in. Dresses are not a great option unless you have leggings underneath.

- PLEASE WEAR SNEAKERS OR DANCE SHOES TO REHEARSAL. NO BOOTS, UGGS, SANDALS, FLIP FLOPS, ANYTHING WITH AN OPEN TOE! If your child comes wearing inappropriate footwear, we will call you and have you bring sneakers. This is for the safety of your child. Dancing in inappropriate footwear can lead to injury. Thank you.

- Wednesday and Saturday classes should bring dinner/lunch and a water bottle to class every week. We will take a break halfway through the class.

- Tuesday and Thursday Littles classes, please bring a water bottle and a three ring binder for your script.

Refund Policy

There will be no refunds given after the cast list is posted. If you want to leave the program and only made a half payment, you will be required to pay the second half immediately. When you registered you held a spot that another child could have taken. If we are able to fill your spot, you will not be responsible for the remaining balance.

Show Shirts

Currently we offer a free shirt with your registration. The shirts will be handed out after the second show if not before. Additional shirts are available for purchase on the “Shop” Page.

Scripts

Students should bring their script every week. We do have extras sometimes and can loan one for the day. If a script is lost it is a $10 fee for a replacement.

Show Weekend Information

Dates

Monday and Thursday Littles Classes

Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:30pm-8pm

Performances: Saturday January 18, 2025 2pm & 5pm

Students will arrive one hour before their first performance

Wednesday and Tuesday Littles Classes
Dress Rehearsal: Friday January 17, 2025 4:30pm-8pm
Performances: Sunday January 19, 2025 2pm & 5pm
Students will arrive one hour before their first performance

Tuesday Class (no littles)

Dress Rehearsal: Thursday January 23, 2025 4:30pm-8pm
Performances: Saturday January 25, 2025 2pm & 5pm
Students will arrive one hour before their first performance

Dress Rehearsals and Performances will take place at:

R.M. Finley Middle School

1 Forest Ave

Glen Cove, NY 11542

Tickets

Tickets will be available online very soon. They will also be available at the door. The tickets are assigned seating so you will want to get your tickets sooner than later.

Adults $20

Child (under 12)/Seniors (over 60) $15

Costumes

We will take care of your costume. We will only ask for all girls to wear a tank top or camisole, a pair of dance/bike shorts and a pair of Black leggings.

Boys need to wear an undershirt (white) or tank.

Shoes: Solid Black Shoes. They must be closed toed and suitable for dancing. No Boots! No UGGS! No CROCS! If you have Jazz Shoes and would like to wear those, that is the best option.

We may need some basic items for some kids. If we do, we will contact you directly.

Hair and Makeup

Please have hair brushed and pulled out of the face. If they need something special, we will take care of it. Make up is up to you. Some nice blush and lips for girls is great. If you would like to do eyeliner/mascara etc, it's fine. Please do not send makeup to the theater. Have it all done when you arrive.

Volunteers and Concessions

We can always use some help getting ready before the show. The more the merrier.

We will also be putting together a list of volunteers to work the concessions stand before the show and at intermission. This position will not make you miss any of the performance. If you would like to volunteer please email at jazzhandsct@gmail.com

We can always use a couple extra hands backstage during rehearsal and the shows.

All the proceeds from our concessions sales go to our Scholarship fund. We have 4 scholarship students this fall! We would appreciate any donations. Bring all donations to the theater lobby on the day of the show.

Water

Candy

Chips

Ring Pops are always a big hit.

PLEASE NO PRETZELS. They don't sell.

Please note that the cast is not allowed to eat anything from the concession stand during the show. Bring them a snack and a water bottle! They should also have dinner before they arrive for Dress Rehearsal.

Forbidden Snacks

Popcorn (gets all over the floor)

Chocolate or any other food you feel could mess up their costume.

Testimonials

Hi Chris!
I just wanted to send you a quick thank you for all of your hard work executing the Grease production. The show was fabulous! The costumes were adorable! The music was joyful! I am most impressed by your gentle and warm manner with the children. I was reluctant to enroll Ellamarie in a theatre class because I was worried it would be too high pressure and she would lose her love of performing. I remember as a child performing Annie and the director was constantly yelling at us. All of the children were petrified. Your direction in Jazz Hands provides such a supportive environment for the children to gently take risks on the stage. As a parent, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that.
-Andrea Macari

From the overall production down to the individual attention paid to our four children, I could not have been happier with Jazz Hands Children's Theatre Camp. The directors of the camp have the amazing gift to bring out the best in my children. While my kids were stretched and grew in their artistic abilities, it was done in such a way that their excitement for camp never waned. As we look back over the events of the summer, the highlights definitely include their camp performances and the friendships and fun they had at Theatre Camp. We will definitely be participating again next year.
Thank you for investing in our kids!
-Lisa Bright

Kimberly and Kaitlin attended the [Jazz Hands Summer Camp] Camp. I feel one of the most difficult part of children's theatre is maintaining a balance between putting on a quality production and giving every child, even those with little natural ability, an opportunity to feel important in the production. My children have participated in several childrens theatrical organizations your program is among those that succeeded in this balance. My children felt valued at your camp and that is more important than any theatrical skills they may have aquired.
Sincerely
-Karen T Hunt

I look forward to [Jazz Hands Summer Camp] coming to Coeur d'Alene every summer! They are great teachers and have boosted my confidence onstage. I have learned so many things from them like blocking, singing, and choreography. I used to be very afraid of getting onstage, but now I look forward to it, and it is all because of [Jazz Hands]!
-Sabby Stasney

Every year we are amazed by the top quality performances [Jazz Hands Children's Theatre] put on with children after only one week together. These camps are both fun and educational with the highest level of professionalism you will find anywhere. Our daughter truly looks forward to every day of this camp and it is worth every penny!

-David & Bryony Stasney

Jazz Hands Children's Theatre

Where Every Child Has The Chance To Shine

Rules and Regulations

Absences, What to Wear, What to Bring

Refund Policy

Show Shirts

Scripts

Here is a list of DAYS OFF for the rest of the Fall Session

Show Weekend Information

Show Weekend Information

Testimonials