Welcome to Oddfellows!
As a performing arts center for young people, Oddfellows Playhouse is dedicated to innovation, diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to nurture the creative spirit and promote skills that will serve children throughout their lives.
Our programs are designed to provide young people with the opportunity to develop both performing arts and essential life skills. Students will learn about acting, movement, and performance, as well as important skills such as teamwork, cooperation and responsibility that they will draw on for the rest of their lives.
If you are new to Oddfellows Playhouse, please contact our staff, who will guide you in choosing courses for the semester. To ensure the best experience for your child, please fill out the registration form completely and/or call a member of the Playhouse staff.
Our programs are designed to provide young people with the opportunity to develop both performing arts and essential life skills. Students will learn about acting, movement, and performance, as well as important skills such as teamwork, cooperation and responsibility that they will draw on for the rest of their lives.
If you are new to Oddfellows Playhouse, please contact our staff, who will guide you in choosing courses for the semester. To ensure the best experience for your child, please fill out the registration form completely and/or call a member of the Playhouse staff.
WHO WE ARE
Oddfellows Playhouse is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, cultural and educational organization that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethic or national group, gender, disability or religious affiliation. Register early – class sizes are limited!
HOW TO REGISTER
ONLINE: at www.oddfellows.org – follow the Registration links.
IN-PERSON: with an Oddfellows Staff Member.
If classes are full, an online wait list will be formed via RecDesk, our registration program.
Your registration is not complete until the program has been paid for in full. All accounts must be paid before the student may attend class.
Registration for upcoming sessions and programs will not be permitted if an outstanding balance is due.
IN-PERSON: with an Oddfellows Staff Member.
If classes are full, an online wait list will be formed via RecDesk, our registration program.
Your registration is not complete until the program has been paid for in full. All accounts must be paid before the student may attend class.
Registration for upcoming sessions and programs will not be permitted if an outstanding balance is due.
PAYMENT PLANS
We have payment plans available. The first payment must be made two weeks before the first class to secure the student’s slot. The balance is payable before the conclusion of the class, unless specific approval is given in advance. To set up a payment plan, please call the Playhouse at (860) 347-6143.
FINANCIAL AID
Full and Partial Scholarships are available and awarded on the basis of financial need. Please contact the office or visit our website for a financial aid application. A student that has received financial aid in the past, must fill out a new form and submit for approval each school year (effective July 1 through June 30) Financial Aid Applications must be received before the program begins. Students that are awarded financial aid and drop out of a class will forgo their financial aid award for the year.
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION/RECEIPT
Registration confirmation and a receipt for payment will be sent within 10 business days. If you have any questions, please contact our office for assistance.
REFUNDS
If the minimum enrollment for a class is not reached, it may be cancelled. Your full payment will be refunded when a class is cancelled if a mutually acceptable replacement is not available. If the time or day of the class changes, a full refund will be issued upon request. All other refunds require a written request, and will be subject to a 15% administrative fee, plus the cost of any classes that have taken place before the request has been submitted. All requests must be received by the completion of the second week of classes; no refunds will be issued after that time unless the gap in class can be immediately filled by another student. There are no refunds due to a student’s absence.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In the instance of inclement weather, Oddfellows follows Middletown public schools decisions - if there is no school or early dismissal for weather, we do not hold classes.
ATTENDANCE/MAKE-UP POLICY
We do not guarantee that classes cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (e.g. weather, power outage) will be made up. Classes and rehearsals are held regardless of school vacations and holidays. We encourage you to attend every class as this will make the experience much more valuable for your student and their classmates. If you must miss a class or rehearsal, please let us know in advance so that the teacher can plan appropriately.
EARLY PICK UP
We highly encourage students to stay for the entire duration of the class. In the event that is not possible on particular days, please call our office to let staff know so they can prepare the student for early dismissal. You can reach the office at 860-347-6143
LATE PICK-UP/LIABILITY
Always pick up your child on time. After-School Pickup is between 5:45 and 6 PM (at the latest). Please, only and always cross Washington Street at the Broad Street Crosswalk – Washington Street is a State Highway and is unsafe to cross outside of the crosswalk. Please note that Oddfellows cannot be not responsible for the safety of a child who is around or outside our facility after a program ends or before it begins. If a student is walking or transporting themselves, please send a note before the program begins.
ODDBRIDGE
Our revised and revitalized bridge between school and after-school Oddfellows classes allows Middletown Public School students to take a bus directly from school to the Playhouse. From 3:50pm to the time classes begin at 4:45pm, Oddbridge students will have a snack and participate in supervised arts and community building activities. The Oddbridge programming will provide students with the tools and confidence to get the most out of their Oddfellows Playhouse classes.
To participate, families must choose this option at Registration. Please note that scheduled early dismissals are included in this program and will include special theater and circus events. Oddbridge will NOT be offered on school holidays.
To participate, families must choose this option at Registration. Please note that scheduled early dismissals are included in this program and will include special theater and circus events. Oddbridge will NOT be offered on school holidays.
ACCESSIBILITY/ACCOMMODATIONS
Oddfellows Playhouse endeavors to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of all abilities. Parents should provide complete information on the registration form and will be contacted by a member of our staff to discuss reasonable and respectful accommodations.
SIBLINGS/GUESTS
In order to provide a safe environment for your child, we ask that siblings and guests not accompany students into class.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
Oddfellows Playhouse reserves the right to use photos and videos taken in class for promotional and archival purposes only.
RELEASE AGREEMENT
By registering your student you agree to the following: Although every effort is made to provide a safe environment, I recognize there is always a risk of accident. By submitting a registration, I agree to be responsible for any medical bills incurred resulting from illness or injury during my student’s participation at Oddfellows Playhouse. Students are expected to carry their own accident and medical insurance. I release Oddfellows Playhouse from any and all liability and/or claims or damages arising out of personal injury of any kind. If necessary, I authorize Oddfellows Playhouse to administer first aid and/or authorize medical treatment for my student.