PRODUCTION Team PUFFS Application Contract- Parents and Students

Information about the show, including production team job descriptions and important dates, can all be found on the JCHS Theatre Website: LINKED HERE.

Production Team Interviews: August 19th through August 27th as needed or by appointment

All students who plan to participate in the production (cast or crew) should attend this mandatory meeting with a parent or guardian.

Production Fee
Students who accept a role in Puffs will be assessed a $100 production fee. This fee helps offset expenses that are not covered by school funding, including production materials, costumes, scripts, rehearsal supplies, competition expenses, and other costs associated with mounting a high-quality production.

The production fee is due after the Production Team is posted and a student has officially accepted their Production Team Role. Additional payment information and deadlines will be provided at that time.

We never want finances to prevent a student from participating in theatre. If paying the production fee would create a financial hardship for your family, please contact the director confidentially. Scholarships and payment arrangements are available, and all requests will be handled with discretion.
Potential Production Team and Tech Students- Please look this over with your parents/guardians before completing this form. BOTH students and parents/guardians will need to sign off on different sections. I would reccomend completing this on a computer rather than a phone if possible.

Students: Please plan to attend our mandatory informational tech meeting on Friday, August 28th at 3:45pm in the auditorium.

To save you time, before you start filling this out, please do the following:
- Review the potential production calendar as a family, and have a list of known conflicts ready to go: LINKED HERE
Puffs- JCHS Theatre Fall Production and One Act Competition

Production Team Contract
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Student Grade Level
Student Flex Period Teacher
If not yet known, just type Unknown
Student School Email
example@example.com
Student ID Number
PARENT/GUARDIAN Contact

First NameLast Name
PARENT/GUARDIAN Email
example@example.com
PARENT/GUARDIAN Phone #
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Additional PARENT/GUARDIAN Contact

First NameLast Name
Additional PARENT/GUARDIAN Email
example@example.com
Additional PARENT/GUARDIAN Phone #
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
PARENTS: Does your child have any allergies, medical conditions, or anything else you'd like us to know?
PARENTS: Please sign below to give us permission to include your child in pictures we take during the rehearsal and promotion process on JCHS's and JCHS Theatre's Social Media platforms, including JCNN, our website, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
STUDENTS: Did you attend (or will you be attending) our optional Informational Meeting on August 5th?

STUDENTS: Please rank which production role you are most interested in below. Please make sure to choose one option for each row.

Rows	Most interested	Somewhat interested	Not interested
Deck Crew - Responsible for moving scenic elements on and off stage. Must be able to adapt to moving quickly in the dark and typically receives callouts from the Assistant Stage Manager or Stage Manager.
Props - Responsible for the tracking of props and making sure props have been restored after each production. Also responsible for making sure performers have their props ready before their entrance.
Light Board Operator - Responsible for running the light board during the show and receives callouts from the Stage Manager.
Sound Board Operator - Responsible for running the sound board during the show and tracking sound cues and fx.
Costumes/Makeup - Responsible for designing and maintaining costume pieces throughout the production. Also can help actors with makeup if needed before the show starts.
Set Construction/Painting - Responsible for helping build or paint the set before the show opens. Typically not needed during the show and works on weekends.
Spotlight Operator - Responsible for tracking cast members during the show and marking scripts to ensure cues are correctly placed

Have you ever worked on any other plays or musicals?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please tell us the name of the show(s), where it took place, what you did for the show, and the year. You are also welcome to upload a resume below, if you have one.
Do you have any of the skills listed below? If not, no experience is necessary! Please check all that apply:
STUDENTS AND PARENTS- Please work together to give us a thorough conflict list.
Please review the calendar as a family and make a complete list of any conflicts with the proposed rehearsal schedule. Calender LINKED HERE.

Include
- family events
- school events
- vacations
- medical
  appointments
- recurring activites (dance, sports, lessons, etc.) that would require arriving
  late or leaving early
Only conflicts listed on your Audition Contract will be considered excused. Any rehearsal missed for a conflict that was not listed will be considered unexcused. Frequent unexcused absences may result in reassignment of a role or removal from the production.

This conflict list will be used during casting. Please be as accurate and complete as possible.
Please provide your conflict list below.
STUDENTS: Why do you want to be apart of the production team for Puffs?
STUDENTS: Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
PARENT Committee Needs and Expectations

PARENTS: It truly takes a village to create a production. This one in particular has a lot of quirky set and technical requirements as it is set in a magic school. Parents of students participating in our production are expected to give 15-20 hours of time to help get our production onto the stage and to the competition. We have a variety of committees and areas in which we need your help. PREFERENCES INDICATED BELOW WILL BE USED TO ASSIGN COMMITTEE ROLES. If you are planning to take our "opt-out fee" option, you can indicate that as well.
PARENTS: Out of the following committees, which would be your FIRST choice for volunteering?
PARENTS: Out of the following committees, which would be your SECOND choice for volunteering?
PARENTS: Please tell us why you chose the areas above that interest you.
PARENTS: Would you be interested in co-chairing one of the committees listed above?
PARENTS- In order to participate as a volunteer, you will need to complete the parent volunteer protocol found on this website. This is a Fulton County requirement for parents assisting in our schools. Please complete this volunteer protocol as soon as you can so we can have a successful production.

PARENTS- We understand that giving 15-20 hours of your time for a committee might not be possible for all families. Knowing this, we are offering an "unable to volunteer at this time" fee of $150 so that we can hire people to complete the tasks we need or purchase the resources.

PARENTS- If you have any questions about volunteering or know of an area in which you can help, please email Kate Arthur at arthurk@fultonschools.org.
PARENTS- please sign below indicating that you have read and understand our parent volunteer expectations.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS- Please read this section below carefully before signing below. By signing, you are indicating that you understand the commitment required to participate in the show.
I (student) understand that every position in a production is important. If I am offered a position, I will accept it graciously and approach it with energy, professionalism, and a positive attitude. I understand that putting a production team together is a complex process in which every decision affects many others. My position is assigned as part of the overall needs of the production, and production team decisions are final.

We (student and parent) understand that all students given a production position for Puffs are members of the production team. Participation in the GHSA One Act competition may have different needs, and those decisions are based on the needs of the competition production.

I (student) understand that roles, tracks, and production responsibilities may change during the rehearsal process if necessary for the success of the production.

I (student) understand that, if I am selected, it is my responsibility to attend every rehearsal for which my position is called. I will arrive on time and prepared with my script, a pencil, and appropriate rehearsal clothing.

I (student) understand that it is my responsibility to learn my assigned track(s) by the deadlines established by the Director and Production Stage Manager. I understand that this requires preparation outside of scheduled rehearsals.

I (student) will contribute to a positive rehearsal environment by treating fellow cast and crew members with respect. I will not criticize, compare, or publicly comment on production team decisions or another student's position or performance. Feedback is the responsibility of the Director and Production Stage Manager. This expectation applies both in person and in all digital communication, including social media.

I (student) understand that it is my responsibility to be attentive, cooperative, and respectful during rehearsals and performances. If my behavior repeatedly disrupts the rehearsal process, I understand that the directors will follow the behavior procedures established by JCHS and Fulton County Schools and may involve school administrators when appropriate. Continued misconduct may result in reassignment of my position or dismissal from the production, including forfeiture of any applicable production fees.

We (student and parent) have carefully reviewed our family calendar between now and November 14th, and we understand the rehearsal and performance commitments for both the fall production and the GHSA One Act Competition. The conflicts submitted with this audition contract are complete and accurate. We understand that conflicts submitted after prodution team assignments may not be accommodated. Unexcused absences may result in reassignment of a production team position or dismissal from the production, including forfeiture of any applicable production fees.

We (student and parent) understand that it is my responsibility (and my parent's responsibility) to regularly check email, the rehearsal calendar, and all official JCHS Theatre communication platforms for schedule updates and important information.

I (parent) understand that each family is expected to support the production by serving on at least one Parent Committee. If I am unable to fulfill this commitment, I understand that I may instead pay the "opt-out fee" of $150 to the JCHS Theatre Department to help cover production need costs.

We (parent and student) understand that students who accept a position in the production are responsible for the $100 production fee.

I (student) understand that I am expected to attend the required Production Meeting on Monday, August 28th, at 3:45 p.m.
Parent/Guardians: Please sign below indicating that you have read and understand the statements listed above.
STUDENT APPLICANT: Please sign below indicating that you have read and understand the statements listed above.
Please sign up for an interview only if this is your first time doing a production at Johns Creek High School. To sign up for an interview time, please click here.

Activity and Production fees will be collected after the crew list is posted on August 21st along with the Role Acceptance form.
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Puffs- JCHS Theatre Fall Production and One Act Competition

PARENT Committee Needs and Expectations