Crew Tutor & Production Team Register

This page is one-stop spot to (1) Register to volunteer or work with Crew and (2) find information and resources in one location. It contains links for your use in running Musical Theatre Crew classes and private lessons, teaching and production matters - anything that any of us think is helpful! If you have resources or ideas to include, please let Leiz or Jaime know. Thank you for all your great work in making Crew a wonderful place for kids to learn, perform and grow!

CREW - A CHILDSAFE ORGANISATION

CREW IS A CHILDSAFE ORGANISATION and as such every person involved in tutoring, assisting with classes or productions, in a paid or volunteer capacity has responsibilities. The safety of each child is paramount,
All Tutors, Production people and Volunteers (aged 16 years and up) who may have any direct or electronic contact with our students are required to be registered with a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP/WWC) card. In addition, please be aware that with effect from 1 July 2024, all activities undertaken by and on behalf of Crew are subject to Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023 which in addition to having important guiding principles for all organisations dealing with children, also requires mandatory reporting amongst other obligations. Crew’s policies have been reviewed with risk assessment taking into account the new legislation and risks assessments conducted in light of that information. All policies are contained in one location.

We thank you for providing us with the following information needed to operate a safe and well run organisation that provides fantastic performance related learning, skill development and experiences, particularly to children and young adults. All information provided in this document will be confidential and only used in relation to your work or volunteering, or as specified by any legal requirements. 

PLEASE REGISTER and UPLOAD YOUR CERTIFICATES by clicking the button above. You must upload WWVP/WWC Registration and Safe-guarding Children Certificate, with the option to also upload RSA and First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid certification if you have those too.

CODE OF CONDUCT

All students, their parents/guardians and other supporters will:

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of students, tutors and helpers.

2. Behave in a safe way, adhering to health and safety rules and instructions, to protect their own and others’ safety, health and wellbeing. Theatre and live performance venues have varying risks and students, parents and family members are required to follow all reasonable directions of tutors and authorised venue personnel.

3. Notify the Principals or Tutors of any injury, illness or health and wellbeing concerns prior to participating in any activity, including notifying medical treatment plans and NOT attend class in the event of having any COVID-19 or other contagious disease symptoms (eg: measles, chicken pox) until medical clearance is given.

4. Approach classes and performances with a positive attitude, focusing on good quality production values and a spirit of collaboration.

5. Raise individual learning, study and career goals and support needs with the Principals and/or tutors to enable appropriate additional support to be provided or to give adequate notice if leaving so as to avoid any disruption to other students and productions.

6. While constructive feedback is important and used at Crew for skill development, thoughtless criticism of others and gossip, particularly ‘behind a person’s back’, is not acceptable and students who behave in intolerant, gossipy, bullying ways will be required to engage in reflecting on their behaviour and undertake to change their behaviour. Crew Tutors reserve the right to ask any student to leave class/rehearsal/performances for inappropriate and/or unsafe behaviour, with parents/guardians to be informed and involved in resolving the situation (if the student is under the age of 18). The Principals reserve the right to withdraw students from Crew and will inform both the student and parent/guardian (if student is under the age of 18) of the requirement and explanation for the decision.

7. Acknowledge that theatre and dance may involve physical contact between students and/or tutors to create works and improve posture and dance and movement technique. Tutors will explain techniques and safety requirements (such as for lifting and carrying others, alignment, working with others on fight and intimacy scenes, etc). It is the responsibility of the student (or parent/guardian) to advise of any general requirements or concerns at enrolment; and/or if the student is under the age of 18, for parents/guardians to reinforce to their child/ren their rights to express any concerns in the rehearsal room or performances.

8. Endeavour to prioritise scheduled Crew activities, avoiding clashes as far as practical, and give reasonable notice of any absences. As theatre is a ‘team sport’, acknowledge that excessive absences (eg: more than 2 weeks per term) may lead to the need for reduced involvement in shows and/or changes in cast roles.

9. All students must wear appropriate clothes they can move freely in to class (NO skirts/dresses, tight jeans, etc.). Appropriate, safe footwear must be worn for rehearsals including sports shoes/runners for general theatrical rehearsals (not heavy/heeled boots, thongs or high heels), and for dance segments black and/or tan jazz and tap shoes for all students, and for teen female roles: tan/black chorus heels as required. Costumes allocated for performances are to be worn as directed, with any concerns related to comfort or appropriateness raised directly with the costume team or a tutor. This helps ensure safety in the class room, rehearsals and in performance, assists teachers with developing students’ posture and appropriate physicality, builds pride in Musical Theatre Crew and appropriately represents Crew.

10. Positively represent Musical Theatre Crew and acknowledge Musical Theatre Crew productions and Tutors where appropriate such as in program bios, for auditions, awards and other events.

11. Participate with a spirit of interest, contribute to exploring ideas, investigate different ways of singing, speaking, acting, moving and dancing, include others and work with others, make engaging theatrical performances and have fun!

In addition to fulfilling tutor responsibilities associated with the above items, the Crew Principals, Tutors and Assistant Tutors will:

1. Provide a stimulating, experiential-learning based musical theatre training program with suitable performance opportunities that build young people’s skills and confidence in a safe, enjoyable learning environment.

2. Lead and guide students and their families and friends in contributing to the presentation of quality musical theatre performances for family, friends and the public.

3. Take reasonable care and provide timely information in the conduct of all Crew classes, productions and other activities.

4. Provide feedback to parents and students, periodically, on the development of performance skills and learning goals.

5. Respect that students, their families and friends make a considerable commitment to our school and are valued members of the ‘Crew family’ who will be provided with the opportunity to be involved in related activities where possible.

6. Recognise that as students grow up, their interest in musical theatre, school and extra-curricular activities will evolve in different ways and endeavour to support students to navigate changing interests and, at times, clashes in a responsible, timely way while avoiding disruption to Crew activities and other students.

7. Seek to resolve any problems in a caring, prompt and fair way, while recognising that there are peak ‘busy’ times for Crew productions that require students and their families to prioritise Crew.

8. Role model positive team behaviours, be inclusive and supportive while helping students to set achievable and at times challenging learning goals, create works, have some fun and create memorable experiences along the way!