FAQ
1. How do I register my child for a class?
Fill out the registration form, which is available to download and print
from the forms page of this website, and mail it with your deposit of
$20.00 to:
Young People's Performing Company
120 Morris Street
Durham NC 27701
2. Do you send confirmations?
We do not send confirmations. You will hear back from us only if there
is a problem with your registration.
3. What are your fees?
The fees change slightly from session to session, based on the actual
number of hours the class will meet. To find the current charge for any
class, consult the listings under Classes, Current Class Schedules.
4. What ages do you include?
Our classes begin at age 5, and continue through high school . Our
summer camps include rising 4th grade through high school.
Groups follow the school year. A child must be 5 by September 5th
(or whatever the school cut off date is) of the school year in which
they join and they stay with that group unless asked to change by the
director. In rare cases an exception may be made but only if approved
by the director and on a trial basis.
5. Where are you located?
We are located in the WTVD Theatre in the basement of the Durham
Arts Council building on Morris Street in downtown Durham. Map
6. Can my child still participate if he/she must begin the session late, or miss some classes?
This would need to be decided on a case by case basis. Much depends
on how long the session is and how much would be missed.
7. Does everyone in the class get a part?
Yes. Classes follow the audition process in each session, and a part is
assigned to every student.
8. Is there a performance with every class?
Yes. Each class session follows the model of audition, rehearsal, and
performance.
9. Can you give us information about other students in the class to help with carpooling?
It would be best to come to the first class and ask parents directly.
We would need to contact parents and ask them if it’s all right to
share phone numbers.
10. Can we visit a class?
Yes, you are welcome to visit and observe a class you are interested
in. We also encourage you to attend a performance with your child.
11. What is your inclement weather policy?
YPPC’s inclement weather policy is based on whether the Arts Council Building is open. If the building is closed, classes will clearly not be possible. If the building is open, classes will be held. Jeffryn lives nearby and can generally get to the Arts Council. You will, of course, need to decide for yourselves and based on your location whether traveling to the Arts Council is safe. The phone number for the Arts Council is 560-2787. They generally have a recorded message if the building is closed.
12. Does my child need any previous experience to be a part of your program?
No previous experience is required!
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