Aloha Performing Arts Company

SUMMER THEATRE PROGRAMS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the program?

“Look at Me, I’m on Stage” takes place on weekday mornings starting June 7 through June 11, 2010. We will meet Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Where is the program?

The program will take place at the Aloha Theatre and the APAC Loft rehearsal space, in Kainaliu, HI.

How much does the program cost?

Tuition is $100 per student, or $90 per student for siblings registering together.

How do I register?

To reserve a space for your child, send a completed enrollment form along with a non-refundable deposit of $25 per student to: Aloha Performing Arts Co, Po Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Enrollment forms can be downloaded from the APAC website at http://www.apachawaii.org/forms

The Deposit will be applied to your tuition

When is the latest that I can register and/or pay?

All enrollment forms and full tuition fees must be postmarked by May 24.

My student is younger than 5 or older than 8. Can I still enroll him/her?

No, at this time “Look at Me, I’m on Stage” is only offered for students ages 5 to 8.

My student will need to be absent for one or more class. Can I still enroll him/her?

We discourage missing classes because the program is only 1 week long, so each missed class will be a significant portion of the program. However, we understand that sometimes family obligations or unexpected situations arise, and we will do our best to work with students who need to miss one day. There will be no tuition discounts or refunds for missed classes, and extended absences may result in a student not being able to participate in the final performance. Inquiries about extended absences should be e-mailed to APACʼs Director of Education, Jillian Collier, at jill@apachawaii.org.

Can my student get a discount?

For siblings registering together, we offer a special discount tuition rate of $90 per sibling. This is the only discount we offer at this time.

Can I register online/by phone/by fax/in person?

At this time you may register by mail, or online. If you choose the online registration, a check must be mailed or dropped at the theatre by May 24

Are there scholarships available?

We are pleased to offer 20% tuition scholarships for all APAC programs, based on financial need. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the scholarship application form and return it along with your registration form. Like all other applicants, to reserve a space in the program, you must send in a $25 deposit. We will review scholarship applications with or without a payment included, however we cannot guarantee or reserve space in the class until a payment has been received. If you do choose to send a payment and your scholarship application is denied, you have the option of either paying the full tuition or receiving a full refund (including the $25 deposit) by June 1,2010. Scholarship application forms can be downloaded from the APAC website at http://www.apachawaii.org/

How many students will there be?

10 students maximum for the munchkins group

What if I want to cancel my enrollment?

If you choose to cancel an enrollment, please contact APAC’s Education Administrator, Jillian Collier at 322-9924 or jill@apachawaii.org. Full refunds (less the $25 non -refundable deposit) will be given until the first day of the program. No refunds will be given after the first day. Students withdrawing within the first two days of the program will receive tuition credit toward another APAC program. No refunds or tuition credit will be given after the first two days of the program.

How many teachers will there be?

There will be one teaching artist, along with a helper and guest teacher.

Tiffany Rose Brown, will be on-site as the lead teaching artist for “Look at Me, I’m on Stage”. She has been teaching for APAC for 1 year.

Can parents stay and watch class?

Parents will have a 15-minute orientation on the first day. However, parents are asked not to stay for class time. We discourage parents from staying in the theatre for class because we find that it makes students self-conscious and often inhibits their learning processes.

There will be a 15-minute parent orientation on the morning of the first day, June 7. This is a time to meet APAC staff and other parents and students as well as go over forms and arrange carpools. We will answer questions, go over the schedule, and outline the days and the process the students will be going through. We will also explain the pick-up and drop-off procedures and location.

Is there a final Performance?

Yes, friends and family are invited to come share in the studentsʼ hard work at the end of the program. There will be a special7pm Friday night performance and potluck .

I will need to drop off my student early or pick up my student late. Is this a problem?

We ask that you drop off your student as close to 8:00am and pick him/her up as close to12:00pm as possible. There will be a staff member on-site starting at 8:00am to supervise arriving students. Please note that APAC does not provide supervision before 8:00am or after 12:00pm. There will be a $10 fee for students picked up after 12:15pm. Students may not be dropped off at Aloha Theatre any earlier than 8:00am for any reason.

Do the students eat lunch?

Students will be provided a healthy snack each day; snack break will be at approximately10:00am. Parents should plan to have their students eat lunch after they are picked up.