Welcome to The Belle Theatre!
We are very excited you are here! It is our goal to put on a professional-quality production which includes a stellar cast--that means you! Whether you have been with us before or you're new to the family, please take a moment to read the policies and guidelines below.

SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING
Now that you are here, we kindly ask that you TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW! Share all the social media posts, share our flyers, call your grandparents, tell your dentist, invite your whole neighborhood and all your coworkers! This is our second season and while we can say it has been successful (yay!) it has not been financially sustainable (yet!) and this means we need people in the audience. Advertising costs a lot of money and as a 501c3 non-profit still in the startup phase, it’s frankly just not in the budget. If you know anyone who may be interested in sponsorship or donations, PLEASE reach out to us so we can make a connection.
**Did you know how much it costs to run a theater?
* Lease is $12k/month
* Costumes run $500 - $1k per show
* Show royalties run $2k-$8k per show
* Plus Improvement projects, set construction, and Maintenance/Utilities

ATTENDANCE/COMMUNICATION
Every show will have a rehearsal schedule that may be subject to change. If you need to miss scheduled rehearsals, please communicate DIRECTLY with the director and/or production manager, including if you need to leave early/come late. This is common courtesy for your castmates and production team. Attendance issues may result in casting changes at the discretion of the shows director or the Executive Director. Proper attendance is imperative to a successful, high-quality show. Please be sure to regularly check email and Facebook for changes.

MUSIC/SCRIPTS

Royalties must be paid in full before scripts and music are released. We know that your script is critical to the success of the show. Once we have access to the scripts and music, they will be shared with the cast. We share our scripts digitally to help keep operating expenses low.

PHOTOS/POSTS
There are strict copyright laws that we must adhere to in order to stay in compliance with the royalties’ contracts. All Belle posts adhere to these laws and are ALWAYS shareable. Media photos are chosen solely by the advertiser/writer.

SAFETY
Only cast members, board members, directors, and staff may be in rehearsal spaces, backstage spaces, or on the stage itself. In regards to cast members’ children, they are not permitted backstage unless they are also in the cast. They are allowed in rehearsals (at your discretion) as long as they do not disrupt rehearsal and are never left unsupervised. All visitors (including parents) must remain in the lobby and public areas during rehearsals and performances. ALL rehearsals are closed. Cast members are to use the Stage Door (back door) for entry & exit. 

PROPERTY
The Belle is not responsible for damage to any cast members’ personal property. We encourage you to leave items of value at home. While we strive to be a safe place for all, we find it best not to entice curious people.
Belle Property – No Belle property is to leave the building without consent from the Executive Director. We also expect all property to be handled with care, as repairs and replacements can be costly.
Any damage to the building or property must be reported immediately to the director.

HAVE FUN!
Theatre is FUN! Theatre is LIFE. We love it and hope you do too! That’s why we are all here, to do what we love and have fun. Let’s celebrate each other and our collective talent. We strive for this to be a safe place for EVERYONE and value each one of you and what you bring to our family. Welcome to The Belle!