Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to tryout with Andy's?
Any child age 8 to 18 who is interested in theater can audition for a spot in an Andy's Show. Apprenticeships for technical work back stage are available to students who are at least 12, and a few younger students (11 or 12) are allowed to help in the box office or other simpler tasks by arrangement.

Does Andy's have a scholarship program?
Scholarships are available through local service organization donations and generous Andy's patrons. Any family who finds the tuition amount a hardship may apply by talking to the Administrative Director. The Board of Directors works hard to make possible as many partial scholarships as needed each year.

How many children have participated in Andy's Summer Playhouse?
The number of children who have been a part of Andy's over its 35 year history is at least 4,000. We have had more than 150 students cast in, or working on plays each summer for many summers. Andy's began in 1971 with just 30 students participating.

I have a talent that may benefit Andy's. As a parent, how can I contribute to Andy's?
Parents can contribute in many ways. We have parent volunteers who work on anything from cleaning the playhouse to creating our website. If you have an interest in helping in any way, contact Sally Bomer.

Our family vacation falls right in the middle of the rehearsal and performance schedule. How do we handle the overlap?
Vacation schedules that interfere with a cast member's attendance can be problematic. It is vital that students do not miss more than 3 consecutive rehearsals during the run of the rehearsal time. Emergency situations sometime occur and will be handled individually, but vacations should be planned so they do not conflict with the scheduled rehearsals or productions of the performances. Each cast member is considered critical to the performance, and therefore needs to be at as many rehearsals as possible.

May I take pictures and video tape during an Andy's performance?
Dress rehearsals are the only performance in which photos and filming of the production are allowed. Each child will receive a DVD of the show they were in.

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