FAQs

What is the price of the program?

Cohort #1 (grades 3rd-5th) Alice In Wonderland, Jr. is $560.00 for the program (which breaks down to $11.66/hour).

Cohort #2 (grades K-2nd) Aristocats, Kids is $525.00 for the program (which breaks down to $13.12/hour).

What is included in the price of the program?

Price includes: 

  1. Attendance to all classes/rehearsals, participation in the two shows. 

  2. Costumes*, props, sets, sound, and lighting 

  3. Script, Music and all other Show Materials**

  4. Access to rehearsal materials such as blocking and choreography videos for additional at-home review.

  5. 2 (two) tickets to either of the two performances

  6. Souvenir show tee-shirts which can be signed by members of the cast

  7. Show Playbill/Program

    *Parents may be asked to purchase a specific dance shoe or an undergarment such as a leotard and tights but the outer costume(s) will be provided for use during the shows. 

**Replacement of a lost script can be purchased for $20.

When are the performances?

Alice In Wonderland, Jr. performances will take place February 6th & 7th. James And The Giant Peach, Jr. performances will take place of January 30th & 31st.

  

How will my child get to rehearsal?

All Cohort #1 students (grades 3rd-5th) will walk themselves to the Auditorium and are expected to be on time, having had a proper snack, water, and having used the restroom if needed. 

Cohort #2 students (grades K-2nd) will either walk themselves to the auditorium (grades 1st - 2nd) and/or be picked up from their classrooms (Kindergarten) and escorted to the auditorium. They will be instructed to use the time between the end of the school day and rehearsal, roughly 15 minutes, to have a snack, drink some water and use the restroom if necessary.  

Is there a snack break?  

After daily school dismissal, there is a 15 minute period for students to get themselves ready for rehearsal.  This means having a snack and water, using the restroom, and anything more they need to prepare themselves.  Additionally, there will always be at least a 5-10 minute break during the rehearsal.  It is imperative that parents provide students with additional snacks and water on rehearsal days. 

How will my child be fitted for their costumes?

All students participating in either program will be sent home with a proper fabric tape measure as well as measuring instructions.  A short video will also be provided with instructions in order to help parents measure their children accurately.  Additionally, after parents return their children’s measurements, a staff member will double check the information provided and re-measure if and when necessary. It is IIA’s intention that costuming be well fitted both for each child’s comfort and safety as well as for ensuring that each child feels confident and supported on stage. A well-fitted costume not only contributes to the overall aesthetics of the performance but also plays a crucial role in allowing students to fully embody their characters.

 

Where will the shows take place? 

In the Overland School Auditorium on the stage, with proper sound and lighting.

 

How will students change into costumes during the performance? 

Students will wear dance shorts and shirts under all costumes so they will not need privacy changing. Additional IIA staff will be present during all technical rehearsals (such as dress rehearsals) as well as performances in order to help the students both in the process of getting ready for the shows as well as any costume changes needed during the shows. 

 

Where will I pick up my child after class? 

Parents will pick up their children at the front of Overland at 5:00pm on Mondays and 4:30pm on Wednesdays during regular rehearsal days and 6:00pm on Mondays and 5:30pm on Wednesdays during extended rehearsal days. All parents need to be on time as staff are not scheduled to stay after pick up. However, if there is ever an emergency preventing you from getting to pick up on time, it is important that you contact the front office and/or Meghann, Mario or Erica so that proper arrangements can be made.

Do you have a refund policy?

Yes! Our cancellation/refund policy is 100% up until the week before rehearsals start (minus a 3% processing fee), 70% after the start of the program (minus a 3% processing fee).  Unfortunately, once the show is cast, typically in the 3rd week of the program, there are no additional refunds given.