​What is the Sam Bass Community Theatre Youth Guild?



SBCT has an educational program with a hands-on way for our area's youth to learn the crafts and skills involved in the performing arts. SBCT Youth Guild is a learning experience that includes everything from what goes on behind the scenes backstage to performing experiences that culminate in an annual production on stage. Learning by doing is the motto of this exciting program. 



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Who facilitates the Youth Guild?



The Youth Guild is facilitated by the Youth Guild Coordinator on the SBCT Board of Directors.
 



Who can participate in the Youth Guild? What ages are able to participate?



The Youth Guild's mission is to teach theatrical skills to children of all ages. Our youngest participant has been 2, however, a basic reading level is encouraged for active participation. Participants of SBCT are considered members of the Youth Guild (even if not in a strictly Youth Guild performance) until the age of 18. All SBCT participants under the age of 18 are expected to adhere to the Youth Guild Code of Conduct (see below) and to have a Parent Permission Form on record for each production. 18 and 19 year-olds CAN participate in the Youth Guild Mainstage during the summer after their senior year; they are held to the SBCT Cast/Crew agreement and NOT the Youth Guild Code of Conduct.



How much is a membership?  How long does a membership last?



Memberships can be purchased on-line though Vendini. Memberships range from $5.00-$20.00. All memberships support the Youth Guild Workshop Series and Youth Guild events. A membership is renewed on a yearly basis, just as full memberships of the theatre.



If I am a member of SBCT does my child count as a member of the Youth Guild?



No, Youth Guild memberships are seperate from adult SBCT memberships.



What are the benefits of membership?



Members of the Youth Guild are able to participate in the Youth Guild Workshop Series without additional fees. Also, Youth Guild members are eligible to audition for extra performances during the year, open to members only.

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Youth Guild members over the age of 14 may run for the Youth Guild Board.

All Youth Guild members vote for Youth Guild Board members and vote on changes to the Youth Guild Bylaws.

Youth Guild members are also invited to a yearly meeting in August to vote on the new Youth Guild Board and any changes to the Bylaws.



How do I pay for a membership?



Memberships can be purchased on-line though Vendini. Memberships range from $5.00-$20.00 All memberships support the Youth Guild Workshop Series and Youth Guild events.

 

What is the Youth Guild Code of Conduct?



The Youth Guild Code of Conduct are the expectations that Youth Guild Mainstage participants must adhere to during the production. Most of the guidelines apply to the production process, and apply to anyone under the age of 18 in any SBCT production. The Youth Guild Code of Conduct can be located here.







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What is the Youth Guild Workshop Series?



The SBCT Youth Guild Workshop Series is a yearly offering of brief classes whose aim is to educated and inspire students interested in theatre. Every month, except during months which fall during the Youth Guild Main Stage, there will be a workshop offered on a Saturday from 3pm-5pm. A calendar of events is posted at the beginning of each season. Workshops cover all aspects of theatre, from technical to musical. A copy of this year's Series is posted on this website.



How much does the Workshop Series cost to participate?



Members of the Youth Guild in good standing do not incur further expense to attend workshops and are given preferential registration if space is limited. If a child is not currently a member, and would like to participate, workshops will be $5.00. The cost of the workshop goes to pay for expenses related to hosting the event. Any excess funds accrued from Workshops after expenses will be applied to the scholarship fund.



What is the Youth Guild Main Stage?



Every season, the Youth Guild is slotted one Main Stage performance. Currently, our slot is the summer main stage  . Auditions are held in June and performances run from late July to mid-August.



Who can participate in the Youth Guild Main Stage?



Auditions for the Youth Guild Main Stage are open to anyone who is from active reading age to the summer after senior year. Participants DO NOT have to be members of the Youth Guild in good standing.



Youth Guild Workshop Series



The SBCT Youth Guild Workshop Series is a yearly offering of brief classes whose aim is to educated and inspire students interested in theatre. Every month, except during months which fall during the Youth Guild Main Stage, there will be a workshop offered on a Saturday from 3pm-5pm. A calendar of events is posted at the beginning of each season. Workshops cover all aspects of theatre, from technical to musical.









You may now register on-line  for this workshop. Walk up registrations will be accepted if seats are available.

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Cost:
Members of SBCT Youth Guild: FREE
Non-Members: $5.00
2012-2013 Youth Guild Calendar
Organizational meetings at 2 PM on workshop days.
Workshops from 3-5 p.m. at SBCT

**Workshop dates may change, changes to the calendar will be announced via e-mail & through our facebook group.



 

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More fun stuff going on this summer:

June 4-8 Trip to N.Y.C. Dates tentative to change depending on number of travelers enrolled.

June 4-7 Summer camp for ages 4-8

June 10-21 (M-F) Summer camp for ages 8-15
SBCT Theatre Summer Camp
2013 Summer Camp is now taking applications for summer camp.
Scholarships
 

Download the SBCT Scholarship Application

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Every season, we award at least one college scholarship to a graduating Youth Guild Member. The Paul and Addie Prior Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship award and there is also the $250 Board of Director's Scholarship award.

Applicants must complete an application by May 1st of their graduating year. Applicants must also have participated at SBCT as a Youth Guild Member. See the Youth Guild FAQ for definitions of participation. Applications can be downloaded here.

The scholarships come from tax deductible donations and fund-raisers run by the Youth Guild Membership. In the event that there are no graduating members that year, the scholarship will not be rewarded and be saved for a future award.

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The program is under the supervision of the theatre's Executive Board of Directors. For more information, please e-mail: