Parents Page

Rules and Regulations

Studio Location

21 Glen St

Glen Cove, NY

This entrance is in the back off the building across from the Parking Garage.

Please do not arrive before 9:20am.

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. For Summer Camp, please do your best to come everyday. The rehearsal process moves very fast and we won’t have much time to go back and teach material that was missed. If there is a day you know your child will not attend, please let us know asap.

- 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.

- Monday, Tuesday, 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.

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 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

Show Shirts are available on the top of this page. Show shirts are not available during the summer.

Scripts

Students should bring their script to every rehearsal. 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

All Dress Rehearsals and Performances will take place at:

Finley Middle School

1 Forest Ave.

Glen Cove, Ny 11542

Dates

Summer Camp #1

Moana

Dress Rehearsal : Friday, July 17, 2026 9:30pm-3:00pm

This is the normal camp time. Half Day Campers will stay for the whole day.

Performances: Saturday July 18th, 2026 12pm & 3pm.

All Actors will be called at 11 am (Subject to change)

Summer Camp #2

High School Musical 2

Dress Rehearsal : Friday, August 7, 2026 9:30pm-3:00pm

This is the normal camp schedule just at the performance location.

Half Day Campers will stay for the whole day.

Performances: Saturday, August 8th, 2026 12pm & 3pm.

All Actors will be called at 11 am (Subject to change)

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:

All Girls should wear Black Leggings and a tank top (white if you have it). We will provide all costumes.

Boys, please wear a solid color short. Black is best. If you don’t have that available, we have some black pants. Please le us knot what you need.

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