ATTENDANCE: Attendance is extremely important. You miss a lot when you miss a class. Because so much of our work is geared towards ensemble work, it becomes harder for a class to gel if everyone isn't there working together on the same things, sharing experiences.
ABSENCE POLICY: If you miss 3 or more classes, you will have to take the class over before moving on to the next level.
PUNCTUALITY: Students and performers must be on time to their classes and their performances. Lateness is disrespectful to your fellow classmates and performers and it cuts into class time. Do whatever you need to do to be on time. Why not try and be early and give yourself a chance to meditate and get yourself focused for class? No one does well when they are feeling stressed out from rushing. You might find that your performance improves, and you will get to know your classmates better.
PUNCTUALITY POLICY: If you are more than 5 minutes late 3 times that will count as 1 absence. (If you miss more than 2 classes, you will have to take the class over.)
REPEATING A CLASS: Everyone learns at their own speed. Because each progressive level builds on the skills of the previous level, it is important that all of the students moving on to the next class are proficient in the skills taught in the lower level. Therefore, if an instructor feels that a student hasn't mastered the required lessons, that student will be asked to repeat that level again before moving on to the next level. (The student may be allowed to re-take the class at a discounted price.) We feel this will insure the best opportunity for every student to succeed.
The policies above apply to the classes listed under the Core Curriculum. Other classes outside the Core which fall under the category of Electives may have their own guidelines.
INTERNSHIPS: We look for very committed current students who will work hard in exchange for tuition, and learn and grow with us. Interns should strive for perfect class attendance and smile even when secretly angry. If you are a current student and you are interested in an internship fill out this online application. Internships range from box office and concessions duties, to fliering, to assisting in the office during the days.
After you begin your internship you will receive details about what is expected from you as far as scheduling, attendance, and the benefits you will receive from your internship. Please reply to all scheduling requests as soon as possible, arrange for your own replacements in case of absence, and call the theater for any changes or problems. Please recognize that there are many people requesting internships, so you must be able to commit to the schedule and abide by the policies. Internships are short-term and renewable upon request, and subject to Magnet's discretion.
RESPECT OTHERS: Disrespectful behavior toward other students, performers or teachers will not be tolerated. Anyone who engages in this type of activity in classes or in the theater may be asked to leave the program.
Please respect our neighbors. When entering, leaving, or waiting outside before or after a show, please keep noise to a minimum. Do not litter or do anything else that would get our neighbors angry at us. We are part of this neighborhood and want to be here for a long time.
RESPECT THE SPACE: We have worked very, very, very hard to open the Magnet Theater and make it a beautiful, clean place to see shows and to perform. We do that to show respect to our performers, our audience, and to the work. We will not tolerate anyone doing anything to deface or damage the space, and welcome you to help improve it.
BE A SOLUTION: If there is something simple you can do that will make things better, then do it. Like: throwing away your own trash after a class or show. Or better yet, someone else's trash! Be sure to use the recycle bins. Ask for help if you need it! We all want to be solutions, not problems.
LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER: Being part of a community is a wonderful experience. The chance to create and socialize with others makes the experience that much more fulfilling. Just as you would support each other on stage why not do a little of the same thing off stage. If we all support each other we will create a feeling of trust and that will benefit all. Del Close encouraged the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It's simple, and it works.
TALK TO US: If you are having any problems with another student, performer, teacher, or anything related to your experience at the Magnet Theater, please talk to us immediately. We want to hear from you. Communication is the first step in solving any problem. Try to refrain from too much speculative talk - go right to the source. You may call the theater at 212-244-8824, drop a note in the suggestion box (anonymously or not), or email or talk to any one of us. (Our emails are linked from the staff page.)
Detailed information on classes can be found on the Magnet Theater website: http://www.magnettheater.com/classes.html