Morningstar Policies & Information
2019-2020
Tuition payments
Tuition pays for all teachers, costumes, costume designer, audio and sound tech, prep for tour and the final theater rental. Total cost Tuition, BOYS: $875.00, GIRLS:$1075.00
Tour cost pays for all cost associated with the actual trip to Vietnam; airfare and additional bags for costumes, lodging, transportation, tour guides, 3 meals a day and attractions. Total cost Estimation 2800.00*
Tryouts and commitment signing will take place at Marble Valley Academy at the end of September 2018(dates to be announced). At the commitment signing, we will need a non-refundable check for $1500.00. This check allows us to put a down payment so that we can get the very best rates on the airfare, accommodations, busing and excursions. The remainder of the tuition and tour money will be collected on a monthly basis as follows: We are happy to have you create your own payment plan as well as long as monies are collected on time.
If you withdraw your student or if your student is asked to withdraw from the program, there will be no refunds. Monthly payments are due on or before the fifteenth of each month. A late fee of $15/per student will be applied after the 15th.
* This tour amount is an estimation – Our goal is not to exceed this amount. Payment in May will reflect any differences the final tour cost.
** Please note that the monies coming in on February 15th pays for our airplane tickets, which are purchased in this month. All payments, including tuition, need to be paid in a timely manner. All tuition including tour monies are non-refundable.
Tuition includes two complimentary tickets (per student) to the Final Morningstar Show at the Oakridge Theater on June 12/13 OR 14th, 2019. Additional tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00 for additional family and friends.
Tuition pays for all teachers, costumes, costume designer, audio and sound tech, prep for tour and the final theater rental. Total cost Tuition, BOYS: $875.00, GIRLS:$1075.00
Tour cost pays for all cost associated with the actual trip to Vietnam; airfare and additional bags for costumes, lodging, transportation, tour guides, 3 meals a day and attractions. Total cost Estimation 2800.00*
Tryouts and commitment signing will take place at Marble Valley Academy at the end of September 2018(dates to be announced). At the commitment signing, we will need a non-refundable check for $1500.00. This check allows us to put a down payment so that we can get the very best rates on the airfare, accommodations, busing and excursions. The remainder of the tuition and tour money will be collected on a monthly basis as follows: We are happy to have you create your own payment plan as well as long as monies are collected on time.
- Sept. 29th Try Outs.
- Oct. 15- $500.00 (Mandatory for Spot and Commitment Letter)
- Nov. 15 - Girls- $320.00 Boys-$285.00
- Dec. 15 - Girls- $320.00 Boys-$285.00
- Jan. 15 - Girls- $320.00 Boys-$285.00
- Feb. 15 - $1500.00-Non Refundable. Flights will be purchased.
- Mar. 15 - Girls- $320.00 Boys-$285.00
- Apr. 15 - Girls- $320.00 Boys-$285.00
- May. 15-Girls- $320.00 Boys-$285.00
If you withdraw your student or if your student is asked to withdraw from the program, there will be no refunds. Monthly payments are due on or before the fifteenth of each month. A late fee of $15/per student will be applied after the 15th.
* This tour amount is an estimation – Our goal is not to exceed this amount. Payment in May will reflect any differences the final tour cost.
** Please note that the monies coming in on February 15th pays for our airplane tickets, which are purchased in this month. All payments, including tuition, need to be paid in a timely manner. All tuition including tour monies are non-refundable.
Tuition includes two complimentary tickets (per student) to the Final Morningstar Show at the Oakridge Theater on June 12/13 OR 14th, 2019. Additional tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00 for additional family and friends.
Costume & Ticket Policy
- All costumes belong to PGY, which maintains a large costume bank for its use. The costume fee covers rental and cleaning of costumes and also covers the cost of purchasing and sewing new costumes.
- Students may be asked to provide from home the following items:(ask for a costumes from home list if you want to check on these items)
- GIRLS: Beige changing leotard, Black Character Shoes, Black /White changing shorts, Black Jazz Shoes/White Keds, Tan Nylons
- BOYS: Black Socks White Dress shirt/Jeans, Black Jazz shoes
- The ticket fee helps to offset the costs of renting the theater spaces. This fee does not include the purchase of tickets to show in June.
Important Dates for the 2018-2019 season *PLEASE SEE DETAILED CALENDAR*
- Rehearsals for the general group will mostly take place on Mondays from 6:00-9:30 starting in November for the girls and January for the boys. We may rotate Wednesdays for occasional Monday conflicts. This allows family dinner time prior to 6:00.
- Rehearsals for Specialty numbers will be scheduled based upon individual schedules and those specifically in the specialty numbers.
- No classes during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter Break.
- September 29th-10-12 am Auditions
- October 15th-Paperwork and Deposit is due, Social for the Kids TBA
- November 5.12,26-Monday Rehearsal for Girls
- December 3,10,17-Monday Rehearsal for Girls
- January 7-First Rehearsal for EVERYONE- all Mondays thereafter
- January 10/11th - Girls will participate in PGY shows ( Doing an All Girls Number at Oakridge, details will follow!)
- 4 Fridays/Saturdays or SUPER WEEKENDS will be designated for Rehearsal/Party at someone’s house. Tentatively these are scheduled for the last Friday of each month.
- 2 Sundays in the Spring will be scheduled for our Morningstar Singers, practice every other Sunday from January-May
- April (Date TBD) - Recording Session
- May 9th-FIRST RUN OF SHOW AT OAKRDIGE THEATER
- May 29-Pre-Tour Dress Rehearsal and Show for Families
- May 29-June 14th- Show, Packing and TOUR!!
- June 14th- Return Show, Closing party!
Rehearsals /Performances
- Once we have set the rehearsal schedule for the year with your student, all rehearsals are mandatory. We understand that often that requires sacrifice on your part – but each student is part of the whole and cannot be replaced. Missed rehearsals mean missed information and no matter how diligent or talented a student is, it means making up for that student’s absence at the expense of everyone else’s time. Classes start and end on time when students arrive on time and stay to the end.
- You will receive a conflict form at the beginning of the year on which you will be asked to let us know of all conflicts your student may have in the upcoming months based on the calendar you have received.. If I know in advance I can adjust my rehearsal schedules for minimum impact on the rest of the group and your student. We expect to be informed on all rehearsals that your student will miss as well as if they will be tardy or leave early. If your student fails to be at a rehearsal they have been scheduled to attend, they may be replaced.
- Dress rehearsals and performances are absolutely mandatory. Missing rehearsals with out notice to the director or missing dress rehearsals or shows is grounds for dismissal from the program.
Code of Conduct
- All students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional respectful manner at all times. All of the good sense in conduct appropriate to the standards of PGY (no drugs, alcohol, addictive substances, immoral, physically inappropriate behavior) will be expected from all participants at all times.
- We expect our students to treat each other with kindness, tolerance, and maintain a positive attitude towards the show, the group, its directors, and PGY at all times. We expect all students to always do their best
- Any behavior not in line with the PGY code of conduct will be grounds for dismissal from the program. If your student is asked to leave for any of the above-mentioned offenses, they will forfeit their tour and tuition payments made to that point.
Volunteer Policy
- All parents are required to provide a minimum of 10 hours or help in some area of fundraising or tour preparation.
- We rely %100 on our parents to organize all fundraising events and to help with transportation to and from shows and to chaperone our tours. You will be asked to commit to an area of help at the first day of class -parent meeting.
- We have found that parent involvement creates a more nurturing environment for the performers, where they feel supported by a “village” of adults who want them to succeed and soar. We welcome parents to come to all rehearsals and activities to check out what is going on.
- Parents who do not participate, must pay an “opt out” fee of $300 for the year.