Hugh Cole School
Arts Alive! & the Hugh Cole PTO 1st Grade Theater Program
“Mermaids & Pirates”
Students will learn the basics of performing for theatre: using the voice correctly, posture, controlling the body, focus, movement, dance, and singing. Improv games will be combined with introduction to scripts and poetry, exploring how to bring words to life and tell a story as a group. Children will also be exploring music and dance techniques as an intro to Musical Theatre. This FUN class will allow children to experience the JOY of the performing arts while building life-long skills. The group will work towards an end of session small performance.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2024 1ST GRADE PROGRAM!
Day/ Time: Mondays Afterschool-4:00pm
Dates: September 30th – December 2nd (No class on 10/14 or 11/11)
Location: Hugh Cole Library
Performance: Parents/ family members are invited to an informal performance at the conclusion of the program on the last day of class (12/2) at 4:00pm. Performance will be held in the Hugh Cole Gymnasium.
Arts Alive! & Hugh Cole & Colt-Andrews School PTOs 2nd- 5th Grade School Play
“Disney’s The Little Mermaid, JR”
Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.
Registration is now FULL.
Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.
Registration: Registration opens Thursday, October 24th at 6pm – Thursday, November 7th. Rehearsals will be held on TUESDAYS afterschool-4:30pm at Hugh Cole. The Hugh Cole Cast will be limited to 35 students. The Hugh Cole Cast will combine with the Colt-Andrews Cast for this production. Students may only register for the rehearsal day at their respective school. Registration will close when we have reached 35 students and then interested students will be added to a waitlist. This may be prior to 11/7.
Auditions: Everyone gets a part! Auditions will be held at Hugh Cole:
TUESDAY, December 10th Afterschool-4:30pm in the Hugh Cole Gymnasium
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will take place at Hugh Cole from on TUESDAYS Afterschool-4:30pm in the Hugh Cole Gymnasium from Tuesday, December 17th – Tuesday, February 25th. (No rehearsals on Holidays or BWRSD PD Days: 12/23-1/1 & 2/17-2/21).
*Actors may be called to additional non-mandatory rehearsals of different days as determined by the Director.
Performance Dates:
*Friday, March 7th, 2025 at 6:30pm
*Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 12:30pm
Tech Week Rehearsals 3/5 & 3/6
Kickemuit Middle School
Program Fee: $175 for all registrants. Sibling discount of $25 off second and subsequent students’ registration fees in the Hugh Cole & Colt-Andrews/ Arts Alive! Play Program. Scholarships are available. All Scholarship information & Applications are available as part of the online registration. The deadline for scholarship applications is November 7th.
Policies for Hugh Cole School
Communication
All communications are through email from Arts Alive. Please do not call the office with questions about the play.
It is imperitive that we have the correct email for you and any other caregivers for your child. Also, please ensure that you are able to receive emails from [email protected].
Rehearsal Dismissal + Late Pick-Up Policy
Rehearsals for 1st Grade Program end at 4:00pm.
Rehearsals for 2nd-5th Grade Play end at 4:30pm.
You do NOT need to send in a dismissal note for rehearsals. Arts Alive! staff will provide a list of children participating in rehearsals each week for sign-out.
Please be on time to pick up your child. If your child remains in our care 15 minutes beyond the designated pick-up time, you will incur a $10.00 late pick up fee per family for every 10 minutes beyond the 15 minute grace period (i.e., 1-10 minutes late, $10.00; 11-20 minutes late, $20.00, etc.). Late fees must be paid in full at the time of pick up. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Refund Policy
If a registered student decides not to participate in the Arts Alive school program:
– A full refund, minus a $30 processing fee will be given if the student withdraws, prior to the first day of auditions
– A 50% refund will be given for withdrawal after auditions have started but before the cast list is posted
– A 25% refund will be given after cast lists have been posted but prior to the first rehearsal
– No refunds will be given once rehearsals have begun. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.
School Attendance/ Sickness & Health Policy
School Attendance/ Early Dismissal/ Sickness
If a student is absent from school or dismissed from school early due to illness or health concerns, they will not be permitted to participate in any Arts Alive! after school activities, including rehearsals, tech week events, or performances.
Head Lice
If a participant is diagnosed with head lice, Arts Alive! will require that they receive at least one treatment prior to returning to rehearsal, tech week events, or performances. Given the nature of our programs in which students are in close proximity and may often have costume pieces stored together in backstage areas during performance, we want to do our due diligence to ensure there is no further spread.
Rehearsal Attendance
The play consists of an ensemble cast. Even if you think your child has a small part, they are a significant part of the play. Their absence affects the entire cast. Please do your best to ensure that your child is present for every rehearsal for which they are called. If your child has to miss a rehearsal, please notify us as soon as possible. More than two (2) absences may result in removal from the program.
Discipline Policy
Scholarships
Scholarships for the Arts Alive/HCS program will be available. Information on how to apply is available within the online registration.
Costume Fittings
Fitting dates will be announced through email.
All fittings take place at our storage facility:
450 Main Street
Warren, RI
(Access from parking lot on Child Street to the left of Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar)
