Attendance & Eligibility (Including Emergencies & Vacations)
- Students must be present for at least 8 out of 12 series classes to be eligible to perform.
- Students may miss no more than 4 classes total across the 12-week series.
- If a student misses more than 4 classes, they may no longer attend the series and will not be eligible to perform.
- The final two (2) weeks of the series are mandatory.
Missing either of the final two weeks will result in removal from performance eligibility.
- Attendance requirements apply regardless of payment method (drop-in, package, All-Access, or scholarship).
Instructor Attendance Requirements
- Instructors must be present for at least 10 out of 12 series classes for a class to be listed and maintained as a Student Showcase Series.
- If instructor attendance falls below this threshold, the class may be reclassified or adjusted.
Drop-In Participation Rules
- Drop-ins are permitted only during the first four (4) weeks of a 12-week Student Showcase Series.
- Drop-in rates:
- Non-pole showcase series: $20 per class
- Pole showcase series: $25 per class
- Drop-ins after week four are not allowed for new participants.
- Drop-in attendance during weeks 1–4 counts toward attendance requirements.
Song & Act Guidelines
- Song Length:
- Maximum of 4 minutes
- Up to 5 minutes only if the piece is highly dynamic and approved in advance
- Act Limit:
- No more than 4 acts per performer
- Group Size:
- Maximum of 6 performers per group
- Groups larger than 6 must be split:
- Between multiple shows OR
- Between Set 1 and Set 2
Performer Capacity & Show Minimums
- Performer Capacity:
- Maximum of 18 performers per show
- Plus 1 Audio / Emcee support person
- Show Minimum:
- A minimum of 12 total acts is required to run the showcase
Audience Capacity & Ticketing
- Audience Capacity:
- Maximum of 30 tickets per show
- Ticket Pricing:
- Matinee: $20
- Evening: $25
- Performer Responsibility:
- All performers are expected to actively promote the show and encourage supporters to attend.
- Filling seats is essential to:
- Sustain showcases
- Cover production costs
- Continue offering performance opportunities
Performer Responsibilities & Community Support
- Performer Jobs:
Students performing 1–2 acts will be assigned at least one event role, which may include:
- Audio
- Emcee
- Food / Beverage
- Stagehand
- Check-In
- Video / Photos
- Community Responsibility:
- All performers are expected to assist with:
- Set-up
- Tear-down
- Cleaning
Production Timeline & Deadlines
3 Weeks Before Show
All acts must be submitted with:
- Song title & artist
- Song length and any fade-in/fade-out requests
- Whether the act starts and ends on or off stage
- Any notes for the Emcee
- Equipment or props being used
2 Weeks Before Show
- All performers assigned to event jobs must attend job training
- Final two rehearsals are mandatory for all performers
- Emcee and audio notes will be finalized and distributed
1 Week Before Show
- Dressing room setup
- Decorations
- Drinks, snacks, and dollar bills
- Completion of remaining checklist items
Day-Of Expectations
- Everyone is expected to assist with:
- Set-up
- Tear-down
- Cleaning
- These responsibilities ensure a smooth, professional event for all participants.
✔ Final Notes
- Student Showcase Series are different from short series and Variety Shows and may be subject to change at any time. These are in-studio shows.
- These guidelines exist to support:
- Safety
- Fairness
- Performance quality
- Community accountability