Actor & Parent Expectations
We are so excited that you and/or your child are interested in being part of Silvermoon Theatre. As we grow from a children’s theatre into a true community theatre for all ages, we want to clearly share our guidelines and expectations for parents, actors, and crew members who wish to audition for our mainstage shows.
Below you’ll find a few important things we want to present up front—whether you are auditioning or you’re supporting your child in this wonderful opportunity. At Silvermoon, every rehearsal and performance is designed to be a GREAT experience of life training in disguise, building confidence, character, and community through the power of theatre.
Silvermoon Theatre - Mission Statement
The mission of Silvermoon Theatre is to offer professional-quality, community-driven theatre that welcomes performers of all ages. Through engaging productions and hands-on learning, we educate, challenge, and inspire both youth and adults while building strong community values… life training in disguise.
1. Remember: “Many hands make light work!”
Theatre is a collaborative art form — hair, makeup, costumes, sets, props, marketing, ticket sales, tech crew, AND acting.
Auditioning tells us you're interested in performing, but it also means you’re stepping into a team effort.
Each family will be responsible for:
Materials Fee
A $30 materials fee is required for every actor cast. This covers the show t-shirt (additional shirts may be purchased for family members), scripts, and music resources.
Base Costume
Families provide the actor’s base costume, and Silvermoon provides the added flair.
Your base items are yours to keep, unless provided by Silvermoon.
Anything Silvermoon provides must be returned at the end of the run.
Actors will also need “under blacks” to wear beneath costumes.
Detailed costume information will be provided after casting.
Selling Tickets & Ads
To help keep participation costs low, we ask each family to:
Sell tickets to the show - meaning encourage people to come see the show
Sell at least ONE program ad (starting at $25)
Advertising the Show
Help us spread the word! Families are asked to share promotional posts on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media. You’ll WANT to brag on your actor anyway—this show is going to be awesome!
Volunteering
We truly need many hands. Parents of actors under 18 may be asked to help with:
Assembling costumes, gathering props, building sets, helping backstage, supporting cast and crew
Your help is invaluable and deeply appreciated.
2. Come prepared!
Rehearsals fly by quickly. Group time is meant for fine-tuning what actors have practiced individually.
Actors are expected to: Have lines memorized on schedule, know choreography and blocking & come prepared to participate fully
What to bring:
Script, water bottle labeled with name, closed-toed shoes (no sandals or flip-flops), a quiet activity for downtime, A GOOD ATTITUDE, lines and songs practiced at home between rehearsals
3. Be on time!
“We will be using a clock!” Rehearsals start exactly at the scheduled time. If you arrive “on time,” you’re already late.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early so actors can:
Use the restroom, get water, warm up, review lines and music
We will do our part to end rehearsals on time and keep communication clear. Please extend the same courtesy by arriving prepared and arranging a ride for pickup after rehearsal.
4. Respect the space we are blessed to use
Josh & Diana Morriss have poured time, prayer, and resources into restoring these historic buildings. We are honored to use the Silvermoon Theatre, and we expect everyone to treat it like the treasure it is.
Please understand and help your actor understand the following rules:
Enter through the side door by the Texas Blvd/Broad St. parking lot.
Sign out is required for all actors under age 18
Water only is allowed inside (must be in a bottle with a screw-top lid). No food, candy, or gum.
No running or yelling unless directed on stage.
Actors must stay in designated theatre areas—no wandering.
Bring a quiet activity for downtime.
We want to protect this space so we can create meaningful theatre here for many years to come.
5. Absences from Rehearsal
We understand how busy families are — we’re families too! That’s why we work hard to schedule rehearsals around the conflicts listed on audition forms.
Please list ALL possible conflicts on the audition form.
Any conflict not listed in advance cannot be honored.
Once the schedule is set, actors are required to attend every rehearsal they are called for.
Absence Policy:
ONE unexcused absence is allowed (but please avoid using it).
More than one unexcused absence may result in removal from the show.
No absences are allowed for Tech Week, Dress Rehearsals, or Performances.
All these rehearsals are MANDATORY!
We understand sickness and emergencies. Please notify the Director or Company Manager as soon as possible so we can adjust accordingly.
6. Encourage kindness and respect
Silvermoon Theatre strives to be a positive, safe, uplifting place for actors, families, and staff.
We expect EVERYONE involved to act with kindness, patience, encouragement, & respect
Theatre is a team environment, and tensions can rise during long rehearsals — but disrespect is never acceptable.
Concerns should be brought directly to the Director or staff, not spread among cast members or on social media. Failure to follow this policy may result in removal from rehearsal, the show, or the season.
7. We are not a Christian organization, but we are an organization run by Christians
Our leadership strives to model integrity, compassion, and excellence. While we welcome participants of all beliefs, our values guide how we treat one another and how we operate.
