Lemongirl Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I am chaperoning tomorrow for the run through on stage and also for the Sat matinee. Do chaperones get any breaks or will I be allowed to nip out for food etc? I'm trying to work out how much food I need to bring for me and dd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliepops Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) I'd take plenty of food and drink with you as you're "on duty" all the time you are there. Having chaperoned a few times for EYB I found it was fun but busy!! There may be spot visits by the local authority inspectors (west sussex were very hot on this) and obviously it could be very serious (worst case scenario would be immediate shut down) if they feel there is at any time inadequate chaperone supervision. Enjoy your time and take plenty of spare hairpins, grips,etc as there will probably be someone who forgets to pack something or has a "hair emergency" especially the younger ones. A sewing kit is useful to have too. J x Edited August 22, 2012 by Elliepops 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I chaperoned up at Newcastle it was my first time and it was such a great experience!! There is a rota that will tell you what group of children you are looking after at each performance then you are responsible for ensuring they reach the stage in adequate time and also keeping them quiet in the wings as they are normally quite excited before and during performances. Also keeping them out of the flight path of the principal dancers as they are coming on and off the stage. Ben and Dominic are always on hand to help and answer any questions. You will find that as the performances go on the children and chaperones become quite adept at knowing when they need to be on and off the stage. In terms of food I tended to take favourite sarnies and plenty of snacks (not sugary ones)!! for myself and DD. Plenty of water or soft drinks. If you are chaperoning over 2 performances your break tends to be with the children as they dont leave the building and they cant be left on their own. I remember getting a break when I had been doing a matinee then I was watching the evening performance. You will have a ball, it is tiring but I really enjoyed helping the children with make up hair and clothes and it was great fun seeing everyone having such an enjoyable time. Good luck Ax 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thank you, that's very helpful. I will stock up on food to bring! I'm really looking forward to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Don't forget to pack your camera in your bag for the Saturday matinee as you'll probably bring some children through to the auditorium for photos and they will make sure that you're able to photograph your dd in her group. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm there this afternoon, too. Your dd will need two lots of food for Friday and Saturday, (lunch and tea). Also, take headache tablets for yourself, as it can get stuffy in the dressing rooms, and maybe also a supply of coffee... Safety pins are not allowed for costume adjustments or emergency repairs, but the wardrobe lady is great and mends things in a jiffy when needed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Do we need to be dressed in black for the run through today or just for the performances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I would say start as you mean to go on as they normally invite local schools to watch the first matinee if this is what they are doing at your theatre. Ax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Today's just technical rehearsal but tomorrow's dress rehearsal is probably also a schools' matinee. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I chaperoned on a couple of occasions and would echo all of the above - great fun, but take camera & headache tablets!! X 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 hello i chaperoned in Newcastle everything is straight forward and hopefully you will enjoy your experience as long as the children are happy all will be well. Yes take headache tablets and lots of water , it really is very hot xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Would think it was unlikely to have a school matinee during holidays ? Good luck to all those performing. Hope your dd has a fab time spanner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks Lil! x "Merde" to all those performing! :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) I have chaperoned for my ex DDs ballet school at shows and done the crèche at church on Sundays.It can be very hard work. "Where are your shoes?", "Who is doing your make up?", "No talking in the wings!" and as for 6 crying babies and toddlers in the crèche - oy veh! Edited August 24, 2012 by Fiz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Think I drew the short straw as I was in a dressing room with 28! of the youngest girls. Me and 2 other chaperones. But they were all v well behaved and it was relatively easy yesterday as no costumes and make up to worry about. It was good fun to see what goes on behind the scenes. Good luck to everyone for tonight! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Actually I find it's easier to keep track of all of my charges when they have their costumes on! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I agree taxiballet. I became quite fond of the large group I tended to be with the most. I felt very proud of them when they were on stage and the costumes are beautiful too. Ax 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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