After School Theatre School FAQ’s

How do I sign up?

You can:

  • sign up online
  • Call the box office (406) 442-4270 to register over the phone

How do I make payments?

You can:

  • set up automatic payments online
  • pay in full online

Do I have to pay a registration fee for each session?

No. We do not have a registration fee.

If my child drops out before the end of the session do I get my tuition money back?

No. Sorry, teachers are hired at the beginning of the session based on the number of children enrolled.

Here is our cancellation policy

Code of conduct & cancellation policy 22-23

Can I make payments?

Yes!

Which holidays do you take off?

We take the same holidays as Helena District 1 School. We do not prorate for holidays.

Will my child be in a performance?

Most of our classes are not performance oriented however, there are a few that are.

Can I observe or come to class with my child?

We do not encourage parents or visitors in class except on the last class of each session. Once someone is observing the class suddenly the work in class becomes a performance which is not the intention for that day. If you still would like to visit class we would ask that you participate in all activities and excercises. Thanks for understanding. However, at the beginning of each session we have a meeting in the theatre with all the students and talk about the goals for the session and remind them of the rules.  If you would like to sit in on this announcement you are welcome but please sit in the back of the house and not with your child.

How does my child know how to audition for the Christmas Show?

This will be updated soon.

In order to audition for the christmas show you must be signed up for Sessions 1 or one of the full year classes, each parent must read the parent packet 2021 and audition packet, sign and fill out the conflict sheet attached to the packet. The child must prepare a song and a monologue, get an 8×10 color photo (headshot), and resume and complete their crew points. The orientation packet goes into more detail.

Does my child have to audition for the Christmas Show?

Absolutely not. The only classroom work that is related to the this production is audition techniques. All rehearsals for this production are done in the evenings.

How do you communicate with the parents?

We communicate almost exclusively through an app called BAND and announcements posted online.

We also occasionally use email.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes. We have a scholarship fund from several sources – Captial City Optimists, Kiwanis Club, Alumni Scholarship fund, fundraising efforts, private donations and concession sales. Applications deadline is September 1st. Talent based scholarships are offered for currently enrolled students. Auditions for these scholarships are the last weekend in April.

Headshots and resumes

All students are required to have an 8×10 color headshot on their account profile (Sawyer) and a resume (pdf). We provide a wonderful photographer (Kurt Keller Photography) twice a year but you can have anyone you want take the photo.

Where are classes held?

High School classes will meet in the Classroom and the stage at 325 N. Park Ave.  Please use the Lawerence street door.

7th and 8th classes will meet in the studio at 328 N. Fuller Ave

3 & 4th will meet in the studio at 328 N. Fuller Ave

K-2nd will meet in the classroom at 325 N. Park.  Please use the Lawerence Street door

48 Hours to Curtain will meet onstage.  Please use the front door of the theatre on Park Ave.

Words by Kids will meet in the classroom at the theatre..  Please use the Lawerence Street door

School day theatre class will meet in the studio at 328 N Fuller Ave

The classes are held in various locations in the building and in our studio (328 N.Fuller Ave).

Sounds like fun - where do I sign up?