SECTION 1

MISSION, PHILOSOPHY & PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

BEACH TO BROADWAY (B2B)

Long Bay Theatre Summer Conservatory

Beach to Broadway is a conservatory-style training program designed to develop disciplined, skilled, and independent young theatre artists through professional instruction, rehearsal, and performance.

The program combines intensive training in acting, singing, and dance with the rehearsal process of a fully realized theatrical production.

Our goal is not simply to produce performances.

Our goal is to develop performers.

Every class, rehearsal, correction, coaching session, and performance opportunity should contribute to a student’s artistic growth, personal responsibility, and understanding of professional theatre practices.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Beach to Broadway is to provide young performers with a professional-level training environment that emphasizes:

• Artistic growth

• Personal responsibility

• Collaboration

• Discipline

• Creativity

• Professionalism

• Storytelling

• Performance excellence

Students should leave the program with stronger skills, stronger habits, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a performer and a member of an ensemble.

OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Beach to Broadway is not a recreational camp.

While students should enjoy the experience, entertainment is not the primary objective.

Training is the primary objective.

We believe students are capable of achieving far more than they are often asked to achieve.

For that reason, we establish clear expectations, maintain consistent standards, and teach students to work within a structured rehearsal environment.

Students are challenged to:

• Listen actively

• Take direction

• Apply corrections

• Develop discipline

• Collaborate effectively

• Take ownership of their work

• Respect the rehearsal process

• Perform with confidence and independence

We believe young performers rise to the level of expectations placed upon them.

THE BEACH TO BROADWAY STANDARD

Every instructional decision should support three priorities:

1. Student Safety

Nothing is more important than the physical and emotional safety of our students.

No artistic goal, rehearsal objective, or production concern takes priority over student safety.

2. Student Growth

The educational experience is more important than the final performance.

Students should leave camp with greater skills and understanding than when they arrived.

3. Program Excellence

Beach to Broadway strives to maintain standards that reflect professional theatre practices while remaining age-appropriate and educationally sound.

WHAT WE ARE TEACHING

We are not simply teaching students how to perform in a show.

We are teaching students how professional performers:

• Rehearse

• Collaborate

• Prepare

• Listen

• Learn

• Take notes

• Apply notes

• Solve problems

• Support an ensemble

• Tell stories

Students should gain skills that extend beyond the current production.

CONSERVATORY EXPECTATIONS

Faculty should approach instruction with the understanding that students are capable of meaningful artistic growth.

We do not lower standards to avoid challenges.

We teach students how to meet those standards.

This requires:

• Consistency

• Accountability

• Patience

• Repetition

• Clear communication

• Professional expectations

Faculty should maintain high expectations while providing the support necessary for student success.

THE ROLE OF THE FACULTY

Faculty members are responsible for more than teaching content.

Faculty members establish culture.

Students should see adults who demonstrate:

• Professionalism

• Preparation

• Respect

• Discipline

• Collaboration

• Integrity

Faculty members are expected to model the behavior we ask students to demonstrate.

Students learn from what they see as much as from what they are taught.

THE ROLE OF THE STUDENT

Students are expected to:

• Arrive prepared

• Participate fully

• Respect instructors

• Respect fellow students

• Follow directions

• Take responsibility for their work

• Remain engaged throughout the day

• Support the success of the ensemble

Students should understand that artistic growth requires effort, focus, and commitment.

OUR COMMITMENT

Beach to Broadway is committed to providing a safe, disciplined, positive, and professionally run environment where students can grow as performers and as people.

The final performance is important.

The training is the purpose.

The growth of the student is the measure of success.

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SECTION 2

LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE, CHAIN OF COMMAND & FACULTY ASSIGNMENTS

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Beach to Broadway operates most effectively when leadership responsibilities are clear and consistently followed.

Students, parents, and staff should always understand who is responsible for decision-making and who should be contacted regarding specific issues.

The chain of command exists to promote consistency, efficiency, accountability, and student safety.

All staff members are expected to follow the established leadership structure.

CAMP DIRECTOR

Greg London

The Camp Director serves as the chief educational and operational leader of Beach to Broadway.

The Camp Director retains final authority regarding:

• Curriculum

• Teaching standards

• Class structure

• Scheduling

• Faculty assignments

• Productions

• Casting

• Rehearsals

• Student discipline

• Staff discipline

• Safety matters

• Handbook interpretation

• Operational decisions

No staff member may alter instructional programming, schedules, classes, productions, or disciplinary procedures without approval from the Camp Director.

In the event of uncertainty, staff should consult the Camp Director before acting.

CAMP OFFICE MANAGER

Kate Reddick

The Camp Office Manager serves as the primary administrative contact for the program.

Responsibilities include:

• Student attendance

• Parent communication

• Student records

• Daily schedules

• Class transitions

• Student discipline support

• Office operations

• Administrative concerns

• Daily logistics

The Camp Office Manager serves as the first point of contact for most parent concerns and student disciplinary matters.

Parent Contact Information

Call: 843-999-6574

Text: 757-373-8129

CAMP SUPPORT TEAM

The Camp Support Team assists with:

• Student supervision

• Hallway monitoring

• Lunch supervision

• Snack supervision

• Classroom support

• Backstage support

• Parent assistance

• General camp operations

Camp Support Personnel

• Joey Calabrese

• Sue Jones

• Lauren Kay

• Tara Howser

Camp Support personnel should report concerns to Kate Reddick and Greg London as appropriate.

MORNING TRAINING FACULTY

The morning instructional block focuses on foundational training in acting, singing, and dance.

Faculty should emphasize skill development, technique, discipline, and artistic growth.

FINDING NEMO JR.

Ages 8-12

Acting

Caroline Kay

Responsibilities:

• Acting instruction

• Character development

• Stage geography

• Rehearsal etiquette

• Scene work

Singing

JT Butler

Responsibilities:

• Vocal instruction

• Music literacy

• Vocal placement

• Breath support

• Musical retention

Dance

Kiree Carlson

Responsibilities:

• Dance instruction

• Movement fundamentals

• Choreographic retention

• Spatial awareness

OKLAHOMA! YOUTH EDITION

Ages 13-18

Acting

Nick Haddad

Responsibilities:

• Acting instruction

• Character analysis

• Scene study

• Performance technique

Singing

Ryann Davis

Responsibilities:

• Vocal instruction

• Ensemble singing

• Harmony work

• Musical storytelling

Dance

Eric Michael Escoe

Responsibilities:

• Dance instruction

• Movement technique

• Musical theatre choreography

• Performance quality

AFTERNOON PRODUCTION FACULTY

The afternoon block shifts from training to production work.

Faculty members are responsible for applying morning skills to the rehearsal and production process.

FINDING NEMO JR.

Director & Acting

Nick Haddad

Responsibilities:

• Production leadership

• Blocking

• Character coaching

• Acting notes

• Rehearsal management

Music Director

JT Butler

Responsibilities:

• Music rehearsals

• Vocal review

• Musical preparation

• Performance readiness

Choreography

Kiree Carlson

Responsibilities:

• Choreography

• Dance review

• Movement staging

Dance Support

Eric Michael Escoe

Responsibilities:

• Choreographic support

• Movement review

• Additional rehearsal assistance

OKLAHOMA! YOUTH EDITION

Director

Greg London

Responsibilities:

• Overall artistic leadership

• Production vision

• Blocking

• Acting instruction

• Final artistic decisions

Assistant Director

Caroline Kay

Responsibilities:

• Rehearsal support

• Blocking assistance

• Note taking

• Production support

Music Director

Ryann Davis

Responsibilities:

• Music rehearsals

• Vocal coaching

• Ensemble preparation

Choreographer

Christie Karavan

Responsibilities:

• Choreography

• Dance instruction

• Musical staging

Dance Support

Eric Michael Escoe

Responsibilities:

• Choreographic review

• Movement support

• Dance rehearsal assistance

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

To ensure consistency, the following decisions should be referred to leadership:

Greg London

• Schedule changes

• Curriculum changes

• Production decisions

• Casting decisions

• Faculty assignments

• Major disciplinary decisions

• Operational decisions

Kate Reddick

• Attendance issues

• Parent communication

• Student discipline referrals

• Daily logistics

• Office operations

• Student records

STAFF COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS

Faculty members are expected to communicate professionally and efficiently.

Questions should be directed through the appropriate channels.

Concerns should be addressed promptly.

Staff should avoid:

• Creating independent policies

• Contradicting leadership decisions

• Making commitments on behalf of leadership without approval

Consistency across the faculty is essential to the success of the program.

UNITY OF LEADERSHIP

Students should experience a consistent and unified educational environment.

Faculty members may disagree privately.

Faculty members should support one another publicly.

Students and parents should never be placed in the middle of staff disagreements.

A unified faculty creates a stronger learning environment for everyone.

The chain of command exists to support students, support staff, and ensure the success of Beach to Broadway.

SECTION 3

DAILY OPERATIONS & SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

PURPOSE

A successful conservatory program depends upon consistency, organization, and predictability.

Students learn best when expectations are clear and routines are consistent.

The daily schedule exists to maximize instructional time, maintain student safety, and ensure efficient program operations.

All staff members are expected to support and follow established daily procedures.

STAFF ARRIVAL

All staff members must arrive no later than 7:45 AM.

Upon arrival, staff should:

• Prepare instructional materials.

• Set up classrooms.

• Review the daily schedule.

• Review any notes or announcements.

• Ensure instructional spaces are ready for students.

Students begin arriving at 8:00 AM.

Staff should be fully prepared before student arrival.

STUDENT ARRIVAL

Student drop-off occurs between:

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Students should report directly to designated check-in areas.

Attendance should be verified daily.

Any attendance concerns should be reported to Kate Reddick immediately.

DAILY SCHEDULE

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Arrival & Check-In

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Creative Play/Warm-Ups

8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Transition

9:00 AM - 9:55 AM

Class Period 1

9:55 AM - 10:00 AM

Transition

10:00 AM - 10:55 AM

Class Period 2

10:55 AM - 11:05 AM

Morning Snack

11:05 AM - 12:00 PM

Class Period 3

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Lunch

12:40 PM - 4:30 PM

Production Block

4:25 PM - 4:30 PM

Daily Cleanup & Dismissal Preparation

CLASS TRANSITIONS

Class transitions should be efficient and organized.

Students should move directly to their next assigned location.

Faculty members should:

• End classes on time.

• Release students promptly.

• Begin classes promptly.

• Assist with orderly transitions.

Instructional time should not be lost due to unnecessary delays.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Attendance should be taken daily.

Attendance concerns should be reported immediately.

Students should never be marked present without verification.

If a student is missing:

1. Notify Kate Reddick immediately.

2. Verify the student’s location.

3. Continue supervision of remaining students.

Student accountability is everyone’s responsibility.

CREATIVE PLAY/WARM-UPS

The Creative Play/Warm-Ups period serves as the daily transition into instructional work.

This period should:

• Build focus.

• Encourage participation.

• Establish positive energy.

• Prepare students for the day.

Creative Play/Warm-Ups should remain structured and supervised.

LUNCH PROCEDURES

Lunch occurs from:

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Lunch should be supervised.

Students should remain in designated areas.

Staff should assist with:

• Student supervision

• Cleanup

• Organization

Students should not wander the facility during lunch.

STAFF LUNCH EXPECTATIONS

Lunch occurs during the designated lunch period only.

Staff members should plan accordingly.

No staff member should:

• Leave assigned responsibilities to purchase food.

• Leave assigned responsibilities to retrieve food.

• Interrupt instruction to handle food deliveries.

Food Deliveries

Food deliveries must arrive before lunch whenever possible.

Instructional time should never be interrupted by food deliveries.

Kate Reddick is not responsible for retrieving, delivering, ordering, or coordinating meals for staff members.

SNACK PROCEDURES

Snack breaks should be supervised.

Students should:

• Dispose of trash properly.

• Return promptly to instruction.

• Maintain appropriate behavior.

Faculty should ensure snack periods do not extend beyond the scheduled time.

ROOM USAGE

The facility includes:

• Cabaret Room

• Music Room

• Dance Studio

Dance instruction should occur in the Dance Studio whenever possible.

Faculty should respect room assignments and maintain shared spaces.

HVAC POLICY

The facility operates on multiple independent HVAC systems.

Doors between classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and instructional areas should remain closed whenever possible.

Open doors negatively impact:

• Temperature control

• HVAC efficiency

• Student comfort

Faculty members are expected to monitor this policy continuously.

This is not optional.

BATHROOM MONITORING

Students should use restrooms efficiently and return promptly.

Staff should remain aware of student whereabouts at all times.

Students should not congregate in restrooms.

Any concerns should be addressed immediately.

STUDENT RELEASE PROCEDURES

Students may only be released through approved camp procedures.

Questions regarding pickups should be directed to Kate Reddick.

No student should leave camp without staff knowledge.

Student accountability remains in effect until a student has been properly released.

END-OF-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Before leaving each day, staff members should ensure:

• Students have been released appropriately.

• Trash has been removed.

• Bathrooms have been checked.

• Furniture has been returned to neutral.

• Supplies have been stored.

• Floors are clear.

• Instructional spaces are organized.

The building should be left ready for the following day.

STAFF DEPARTURE

Staff members are expected to remain until:

• Students have departed.

• Responsibilities have been completed.

• Spaces have been reset.

Staff should expect to remain until approximately 5:00 PM if necessary.

No staff member should leave while assigned responsibilities remain incomplete.

SCHEDULE AUTHORITY

The published schedule is the official schedule.

No staff member may:

• Cancel classes

• Combine classes

• Extend classes

• Shorten classes

• Rearrange classes

• Alter transitions

without direct approval from Greg London.

To be absolutely clear:

No classes, activities, or schedules may be altered by any staff member without direct instruction from Greg London.

Consistency is essential to the success of Beach to Broadway.

SECTION 4

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, FACULTY CULTURE & STAFF EXPECTATIONS

PURPOSE

Students learn as much from the behavior of the adults around them as they do from formal instruction.

Faculty members establish the culture of Beach to Broadway.

Professionalism, consistency, preparation, and respect are not optional expectations.

They are essential responsibilities.

Every staff member is expected to contribute to a safe, disciplined, positive, and professionally operated learning environment.

BE THE ADULT IN THE ROOM

Students are not looking for another friend.

They are looking for leadership.

Faculty members should conduct themselves as:

• Instructors

• Mentors

• Supervisors

• Role models

Faculty members should not position themselves as peers to students.

Positive relationships are encouraged.

Blurred authority is not.

Students should respect faculty members and understand that adults are responsible for maintaining expectations, structure, and safety.

PROFESSIONALISM

Professionalism should be evident in:

• Appearance

• Communication

• Preparation

• Reliability

• Classroom management

• Interactions with students

• Interactions with parents

• Interactions with fellow staff members

Students should see adults who are:

• Prepared

• Organized

• Respectful

• Calm

• Focused

• Consistent

Faculty members should model the behaviors they expect from students.

STAFF UNITY

Students should experience a unified faculty.

Students should never witness:

• Staff arguments

• Staff gossip

• Staff criticism

• Staff conflict

• Staff power struggles

Faculty members may disagree privately.

Faculty members should support one another publicly.

Students and parents should never be placed in the middle of disagreements among staff members.

RESPECT FOR COLLEAGUES

There will be:

No Demeaning

No Diminishing

No Trash Talking

No Mocking

No Undermining

of any staff member in front of students.

Ever.

Concerns regarding faculty members should be brought directly to camp leadership.

Professional concerns should be handled professionally.

FOLLOW THE CHAIN OF COMMAND

Questions and concerns should be directed through the established leadership structure.

Faculty members should not:

• Create independent policies

• Override established procedures

• Contradict leadership decisions

• Make commitments on behalf of camp leadership

Consistency is critical.

TEACH, DON’T ENTERTAIN

Beach to Broadway is an educational program.

Our responsibility is to teach.

Our responsibility is not to entertain students throughout the day.

Avoid:

• Grandstanding

• Excessive personal stories

• Long motivational speeches

• Unnecessary diversions

• Activities without educational purpose

Students learn by doing.

Students learn by participating.

Students learn through instruction and repetition.

Keep classes moving.

Keep instruction active.

Keep students working.

STAY ON TASK

Every activity should have a purpose.

Every exercise should teach a skill.

Every rehearsal should move the production forward.

If an activity does not support:

• Student growth

• Rehearsal progress

• Educational objectives

it should be reconsidered.

Students are not here to be busy.

Students are here to learn.

PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES

Faculty members should maintain appropriate instructor-student boundaries at all times.

Faculty should avoid:

• Favoritism

• Exclusive relationships

• Inappropriate familiarity

• Personal oversharing

• Situations that create the appearance of impropriety

Boundaries protect students.

Boundaries protect staff.

Boundaries protect the program.

SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

Faculty members should exercise good judgment regarding:

• Social media

• Photography

• Video recording

• Student communications

Questions regarding student media use should be directed to camp leadership.

Student privacy should be respected at all times.

CELL PHONE EXPECTATIONS

Faculty members are expected to remain engaged during instructional hours.

Personal phone use should be limited to:

• Emergencies

• Camp business

• Necessary communication

Phones should never interfere with:

• Supervision

• Instruction

• Rehearsals

• Student engagement

If students can see you scrolling, you are probably using your phone too much.

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY

Reliability is a professional responsibility.

Staff members are expected to:

• Arrive on time

• Be prepared

• Begin instruction promptly

• Remain until responsibilities are complete

Lateness is not acceptable.

Repeated lateness may result in reassignment or removal from responsibilities.

FITNESS FOR DUTY

Staff members must report fit for duty.

No staff member should report to camp:

• Hung over

• Under the influence of alcohol

• Under the influence of drugs

• Impaired by any substance

• Smelling of alcohol

Student safety requires professional conduct at all times.

ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE POLICY

Alcohol and substance concerns will be addressed immediately.

Any staff member who arrives:

• Impaired

• Under the influence

• Hung over

• Smelling of alcohol

may be removed from duties immediately.

There will be zero tolerance for conduct that compromises student safety.

INSUBORDINATION

Professional disagreement is acceptable.

Disrespect is not.

Faculty members are expected to follow the directives of camp leadership.

Examples of unacceptable behavior include:

• Refusing directives

• Open hostility

• Public confrontations

• Repeated challenges to leadership decisions

• Intentional disruption of camp operations

Professional concerns should be addressed privately through appropriate channels.

NEVER REWARD BAD BEHAVIOR

Students should never receive attention, status, praise, or approval for:

• Disruption

• Defiance

• Disrespect

• Attention-seeking behavior

• Unsafe behavior

Poor behavior should never become entertainment.

Poor behavior should never become a performance.

Poor behavior should never become a source of status among students.

Faculty members should consistently reinforce positive behavior and address negative behavior promptly.

CONSISTENCY MATTERS

Students thrive when expectations are:

• Clear

• Predictable

• Consistent

Faculty members should work together to create a stable environment.

Consistency among adults creates security for students.

Consistency among adults improves instruction.

Consistency among adults strengthens the program.

THE BEACH TO BROADWAY FACULTY STANDARD

Every staff member should strive to demonstrate:

• Professionalism

• Reliability

• Respect

• Discipline

• Preparation

• Integrity

• Collaboration

• Accountability

Students learn from what they see.

The standard we set becomes the standard they follow.

Faculty culture determines program culture.