Newmarket Theatre Operating and Procedures Manual

LICENSEE advise their teachers, participants, parents and patrons that vulgar and abusive
language directed towards the volunteers, theatre staff or other patrons will not be permitted.
The THEATRE reserves the right to remove from the theatre or facility anyone who conducts
themselves in a manner which is deemed to be abusive, vulgar or threatening to the theatre
volunteers, staff or other patrons.
16. VIDEO, AUDIO RECORDINGS AND FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
16.1 The THEATRE discourages the use of flash photography during performances. It is
disturbing to the patrons and distracting for the performers. The LICENSEE should
encourage parents and others wishing to use flash photography, to do so at the end of the
performance. Any LICENSEE wishing to allow flash photography should advise the
THEATRE CO-ORDINATOR or designate well in advance of the performance, so that
appropriate notice is given to staff, volunteers and patrons.
16.2 Certain locations within the theatre make ideal areas to set up video/audio recording
equipment. The middle of row (P) and the back row, (Row Q) provides a great cover
shot, with the ability to zoom in on individuals on stage. Audio feeds from the Control
Room are also available in this location.
17. THEATRE LOBBY
Cameras, tripods, microphone stands will not be allowed in the wheel chair seating area.
The LICENSEE should consider their patrons when allowing cameras to be set up. Seats
around the camera locations must not be sold otherwise your patrons will complain that
they cannot see the stage.
So as to ensure a quick and problem free set up, the LICENSEE should contact the
THEATRE CO-ORDINATOR or designate before assigning video/audio seats. The
THEATRE reserves the right to refuse video and audio installations if, in the opinion of
the THEATRE, they impede or block any aisle, adjoining seats or patrons clear and
unobstructed view of the stage.
17.1 The THEATRE lobby is the main entrance to the THEATRE. The lobby is cleaned daily,
prior to every performance. Time and cost restrictions prevent the lobby from being
cleaned several times throughout the day. It is therefore mandatory that the LICENSEE,
parents, teachers, participants and patrons recognise this and help to keep the lobby clean
and ready for the patrons. Rehearsing, costume repairs, makeup application and
hairdressing, are NOT PERMITTED in the lobby.
17.2 Food consumed by cast, crew and others involved in the production, should be consumed
outside, backstage or in the Green Room or Dressing Room hallways.
The LICENSEE should advise everyone involved with the production that the
THEATRE staff will clear the lobby prior to the main doors opening. Their cooperation
is expected and appreciated. The lobby is closed between performances. Cast
and crew members are NOT PERMITTED to sleep on the lobby furniture between or
prior to productions.
18. STAGE DOOR ENTRANCE
ALL dancers, cast, crew, teachers and performers being dropped off, will use the STAGE
DOOR to enter the theatre for rehearsals and performances.
The STAGE DOOR is not to be used by audience members to enter the theatre. Patrons
must use the main theatre doors.
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