Attendance and Punctuality

All students are required to be available for the entire course. Absence from classes, other than for reasons of illness, is strictly by prior arrangement with the principal and by completion of an authorised absence form, countersigned by two members of staff. LSMT reserves the right to dismiss any student from the course who has an unsatisfactory attendance record.

Students are required to arrive punctually for all classes, as late-starting can affect the entire class. Late admission to a class is at the discretion of the tutor. A late arrival which adversely affects a class or rehearsal in this way shall be treated as an unauthorised absence.

Behaviour

Students are expected to behave as professionals. Any behaviour which brings LSMT into disrepute will result in the relevant student being dismissed from the course.

Professional Standards and Monitoring

LSMT reserves the right to remove a student from the course should it appear that progress, improvement and targets are clearly not being achieved. Through constant monitoring and continuous assessment, the management evaluates progress and expects a certain level of response. Should a student be asked to leave under these circumstances, an ex gratia refund of fees may be considered at the management’s discretion.

Course Equipment

Students will be asked to provide certain items, which they will require for some classes.

Work Permission

It is strictly forbidden to partake in any professional theatrical production during training without the written consent of the principal. Students should not attend auditions or seek to find employment during their training. During the final term, the Principal may allow certain students to accept employment or attend certain auditions.

Payment Terms

LSMT require the year’s fees to be paid in advance. This allows the student the security to study without the stress of fundraising and also secures the group as a unit, thereby ensuring the smooth running of the course.

Refunds

Any student choosing to leave LSMT or asked to leave for reasons of behaviour or non-attendance will not be entitled to any refund of course fees.

Equal Opportunities

LSMT welcomes applications from all members of the community who meet the audition and performance criteria, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexuality or disability. At audition, we will need to be satisfied that candidates can fulfil all the requirements of the course in order to achieve their full potential.

Health, Safety and Student Welfare

LSMT has a health and safety policy; in addition, each student is responsible for his or her own personal health and safety. Advice will be given at the commencement of each course and students will be expected to comply.

Personal Possessions

While every care is taken to ensure a safe, secure training environment, LSMT accepts no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal possessions.

Course Content

LSMT reserves the right to alter the course content or course timetable as necessary.

Age Restrictions

Students must be over 18 and under 35, before the commencement date of the course. These age limits are to ensure that the group ‘dynamic’ is right and that students are mature enough for the course, and also physically able to endure the rigorous nature of the training.

Student Equity Status

LSMT encourages all students to join the Equity Student Membership scheme, which, apart from many additional benefits, allows the student to reserve the name they wish to use in their career, if that name has not already been registered. An application form will be given to the student on the commencement of the course. As Equity is no longer a ‘closed shop’ union, graduates of LSMT may apply for union membership, on the acquisition of suitable employment.

Graduation

The graduating students will receive a LSMT vocational diploma in musical theatre, a qualification widely recognised and respected throughout the industry.