Hugh Cole School
Arts Alive! & the Hugh Cole PTO 2026 1st Grade Theater Program
“Heroes & Villains”
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.
Day/ Time: Wednesdays Afterschool-4:00pm
Dates: September 30th – December 2nd (No class on 11/11 & 11/25)
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 at Hugh Cole.
Program Fee: $135 for all registrants (plus Credit Card processing fee). Sibling discount of $25 off second and subsequent students’ registration fees for in the same 1st Grade School Program. Scholarships are available. All Scholarship information & applications are available as part of the online registration. The deadline for scholarship applications is September 11th.
Registration: Registration Open Tuesday, September 1st 6pm – Friday, Septermber 11th. Registration will be available at www.artsaliveri.org and an email will be sent when registration opens. The Program will be limited to 25 1st Grade participants at each school. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis. Any students who would like to register beyond the 25 spots will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if any spots become available. Registration will close on September 11th, or as soon as the 25 spaces are filled. We will have a waitlist after the program has filled. Your child may only participate in their respective school’s program.
Announcing the 2027 Arts Alive! & Hugh School PTO 2nd-4th Grade Production of…
“Coming Soon”
Registration: Registration
Auditions: Everyone gets a part! Auditions will be held on your student’s selected rehearsal day on the following dates:
*Monday, October 19th After school-4:30pm in the HCS Library
*Tuesday, October 20th After school-4:30pm in the HCS Library
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will take place at Hugh Cole from on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS (Families will select day at registration) Afterschool-4:30pm in the Hugh Cole Library from Monday, October 26th – Tuesday, January 19th. (No rehearsals on Holidays or BWRSD PD Days: 11/3, 12/28 & 12/29, 1/18). 1/14 Rehearsal will be held at KMS at 4:30pm.
*Actors may be called to additional non-mandatory rehearsals of different days as determined by the Director.
Performance/ Tech Week Dates (All rehearsals/ performances are MANDATORY):
1/14/27 4:30-6:00pm Walk-thru (with students)
1/19/27 Load-In/ Dry Tech (no students)
1/20/27 Tech Rehearsal (with students)
1/21/27 Dress Rehearsal (with students)
*Friday, January 22nd, 2027 at 6:30pm
*Saturday, January 23rd, 2027 at 12:30pm
Kickemuit Middle School
Program Fee: $175 for all registrants (plus Credit Card processing fee). Sibling discount of $25 off second and subsequent students’ registration fees in the Hugh Cole/ 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 October 1st.
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 admin@artsalivebarrington.org.
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)
