Class Information

Your Class Page

Each class has its own webpage on the FPMT website.

Please bookmark your class page and check it regularly for:

• Important announcements

• Downloadable rehearsal music

• Class schedules and updates

Location: Rehearsals & Performance

FPMT Studios
14180 Northdale Blvd, Rogers, MN 55374

Performance Location

• EXPLORE! students will perform at FPMT Studios at the end of the semester.

• Additional information will be sent as it becomes available.

Casting

• Every enrolled student is cast in the production.

• Speaking roles, solos, ensembles, and dance features are assigned during the first few weeks of rehearsal.

Rehearsal Attire

• Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely.

  • Leggings, athletic pants, or mid-thigh shorts
  • Shirts that fully cover the waist while moving
  • Hair secured away from the face
  • Jazz shoes, ballet shoes, or clean tennis shoes only

  Please avoid:

  • Short shorts
  • Hats
  • Low-cut tops
  • Flip-flops, Crocs, sandals, or outdoor boots

  If purchasing new theatre shoes, black is recommended.

  Theatre shoes are for indoor use only. Please bring them in a dance/theatre bag and change shoes upon arrival using the benches provided.

Script Booklets

• Bring the SCRIPT BOOKLET labeled with the student’s name to every rehearsal.

• If a student has a line or solo, it will be marked in their script by a teacher for practice at home.

Rehearsal Music

• Music will be available on your class webpage (or emailed directly to parents).

  Please encourage your child to listen regularly at home. Students who become familiar with the music early gain confidence and enjoy rehearsals even more!

Drop-off & Pick-up at FPMT Studios

Drive slowly through the North 101 Business Park. Safety is our priority!

Traffic Flow

• Enter the parking lot and immediately turn right to follow the counter-clockwise traffic pattern.
• Pull up to the entrance with the driver’s side closest to the building.

Drop-off

• Use the entrance shared with Quilted Treasures (look for the orange cones).
• Students will be greeted by staff members or trained Teaching Assistants.
• Please do not park or idle in the carpool lane.
• If you prefer, you may park and walk your child to the same entrance.

Pick-up

• Pick up your child using the same entrance as drop-off.
• Students will wait safely inside the orange cone area until they see their vehicle.
• Students may not walk to parked cars alone. They must be picked up in the carpool lane or accompanied by a parent.
• Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes after class ends to avoid blocking neighboring businesses.
• Pickup typically takes about 8 minutes—we have a great system!

Please stay off your phone while in the carpool line. Staying alert helps us keep every child safe.

Arrival Time

• Please arrive a few minutes early so students have time to change shoes and stretch before class begins.

• To avoid disrupting other rehearsals, please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before class.

Parent Visitation

• To help students build independence and stay focused, classes are drop-off and pick-up only.

• Our studios have limited seating, so parents do not remain in class during rehearsals.

• If you would like to observe a class, we’d be happy to arrange a visit.

• Please email Frontporchmusicaltheatre@gmail.com to schedule. Observation visits are limited to two parents at a time so we can minimize distractions for our students.

• If you have a younger sibling waiting during class, please check with Mrs. Linda about available waiting options.

• There are several nearby coffee shops and stores if you’d like to relax or run errands while your child is in rehearsal.

Illness & Absences

• Please email frontporchmusicaltheatre@gmail.com before class if your child will be absent.

  To help keep everyone healthy, please keep your child home if they have:

  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

  Please also make sure your contact information is up to date so we can reach you if needed during rehearsal.

Winter Weather Policy

• FPMT rarely cancels classes due to cold temperatures.

• Please use your best judgment when traveling.

• If weather requires us to cancel rehearsal, notice will be posted on the homepage of our website at least one hour before class begins.

FPMT T-Shirts

• Show your theatre pride with an official Front Porch t-shirt or hoodie!

• Order windows are offered periodically throughout the year. Watch your email for ordering information.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to read through these procedures. Your partnership helps create a fun, safe, and successful experience for every performer.

We can’t wait to see your child grow in confidence, creativity, and friendship this semester.

Now… on with the show!