FAQ
Does BYTES have TRIAL LESSONS?
No….. BYTES does not offer Trial Lessons.
Hopefully when you sign up for BYTES, your child has decided that joining our company is something they really want to do.
In fact with limited spaces and classes, as of 2024 ALL prospective students will need to APPLY.
We do have a refund policy, if your child after one class reconsiders. Parents who are enrolling a student for the first time will have 7 days after the first lesson to request a full refund if their child does not wish to return to the class.
WHAT IS THE ENROLMENT PROCESS ?
JOIN BYTES AS A MEMBER
Fill out the Application Form in the MEMBER’S AREA. It is recommended that people apply early as places are limited.
If your application for a JUNIOR MUSICAL, STAGE AND SCREEN, , SPEECH AND DRAMA, IPA or OPEN MUSICALCLASS, you are then able to BOOK your TERM 1 CLASSES through our 2024 Member’s Area. Do this before January 24th. ( REMEMBER YOUR APPLICATION HAS to BE ACCEPtED BEFORE YOU ENROL!)
If you are APPLYING FOR STUDIO X or STUDIO B classes, you will be required to complete the AUDITION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS on our AUDITION PAGE.
AUDITIONS CLOSE JANUARY 21st 2024.
Auditions will be notified 25th January 2024.
If you are offered a place in STUDIO B or STUDIO X or ELEGERIE, you will need to BOOK IN FOR YOUR CLASS BEFORE SUNDAY 28th JANUARY
ALL STUDENTS NEED TO REAPPLY TO SECURE A PLACE.
What if I am unsure which class to choose? How do I decide?
ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
DOES MY CHILD LIKE ACTING OR MUSICAL THEATRE?
IS MY CHILD A BEGINNER WHO NEEDS TO DEVELOP SKILLS OR
ARE THEY QUITE CONFIDENT AND DISPLAY ABILITY IN SPEAKING OR SINGING OR DANCE?
If they are a beginner or wishing to focus on developing their skills, confidence or just have fun and meet like minded people, then a JUNIOR or OPEN class would be for them.
They will not need to audition for a Junior or Open class but it is important that they have the commitment and inclination to want to be a part of the group.
If they are 11-14 and are extremely focused, displaying ability and wishing to further extend their skills, then STUDIO X is for them. They will need to Apply AND Audition for a position in this program .
If they are 14-18 and are extremely focused and wishing to extend their skills to an advance level, then the STUDIO B program is for them.
Now you just have to decide if it is MUSICAL THEATRE or ACTING which is their main focus.
You are also able to do STUDIO X Musical AND Studio X Acting or Studio B Musical and Studio B Acting but you must firstly apply and audition and be accepted.
Email: robyn@bytesyouththeatre.com
Are parents allowed to stay and watch for lessons?
No. Parents and Carers are not to enter the teaching space.
Outside there are many green spaces and coffee shops around Buderim.
Why?
No parents/ care givers are permitted inside the teaching space as we keep track of everyone who enters the hall.
Regularly, children attend BYTES to develop their confidence and improve their skills. When other people watch the learning process, progress can be affected and concentration can also be hampered, particularly if there are younger siblings in the room who might cause a distraction. We also like to ensure that we know who is in our rehearsal space and this operational policy ensures that we do.
I’m not getting any emails. Why?
Sometimes our emails get sent to your Spam or Junk folders so please take a look. Please send us an email and we will double check that the enrolment form has the correct email address.
What if I sign my child up for the wrong class. Can I change?
Certainly. With so many different classes, there is a lot of choice and classes are very different. The first few weeks can see some children move to the class most suitable for them. Once productions have started however, it is necessary for your child to commit to the class and their show.
What does my child wear to class? Is there a uniform?
We have BYTES colours for certain classes and theatre blacks, including BYTES T shirts, especially for actors. It is preferable for the students to wear our uniform selections or their own choice of rehearsal wear in our colours. We like children to wear appropriate clothing and footwear to class and BYTES now has a shop with selected attire. The Class Wear is detailed on our Gated Site, available after registration.
All BYTES students wear footwear- either Black Jazz Shoes - musical theatre, acting, IPA ( Master Class Musical Character shoes) or covered footwear for Junior acting classes.
Younger children should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in.
Students must change out of their school uniform into appropriate rehearsal wear particularly with our policy towards COVID- 19.
What do I do if I am late collecting my child?
Younger students will wait inside while our Senior Classes are on. If you are late collecting a Senior Student, ( Whose classes are always last) Please text 0414758701 if you will be late and advise what arrangements we are to follow for collection.
What are the costume costs for performances?
BYTE tries to keep costs to a minimum and uses a variety of means. We hire costumes for some shows or have them made specifically. The hire fee for a musical could be between $40-$50 depending on the number of items. Sometimes children find their own. We make every effort to recycle. All students should BUY their own shoes for performance and rehearsal. A simple black character shoe and a neutral jazz shoe are versatile for musical and acting girls as they can be used for a variety of eras. Musical female students will find a natural body suit with clear straps most useful. Senior boys will find black leather dress shoes essential and a pair of black dress pants useful. Junior students need only invest in in neutral jazz shoes. Students are encouraged to have their own makeup kit
Do I have to pay for the whole term at once?
When using our on line BYTES CLASS BOOKING page, parents will need to pay for the whole term. This secures your place for the term.
People can arrange to make part payments by emailing robyn@bytesyouththeatre.com and your payments can be made via internet banking.
Students do not pay per week or on attendance. The term fee is for the student's place in the class for the term and deductions are not made for missed lessons.
DO I HAVE TO PAY TO WATCH PERFORMANCES?
Yes you do. This is a performance theatre company and the costs involved in mounting productions with your children incur costs far in excess of any fees that are taken in for weekly tuition. Rights and Royalties are paid for all plays and musicals, and every song sung. The hall or performance venues charge for the use of their facilities. We also pay for lighting and sound, sets, props, costuming etc which are not covered by levies. We therefore thank our families for supporting our shows and allowing us to continue to mount these productions.