Policies and Procedures

At Boise Acting Studio, we are committed to providing a professional, focused, and supportive environment for actors to train at a high level. These policies are in place to protect the integrity of the work and the experience of every student.

Enrollment

  • At this time, all classes are adult classes. Students must be 18 years or older to enroll.

  • A three-month commitment is highly recommended, as this work builds over time and requires consistency.

  • Enrollment reserves your spot in an ongoing class.

Tuition & Billing

  • Tuition is billed automatically every 4 weeks.

  • Tuition reserves your place in class, not individual sessions.

  • Tuition is non-refundable and not prorated for missed classes.

  • A valid payment method must be kept on file.

Attendance & Communication

  • Consistent attendance is essential to your growth and to the work of your partner and group.

  • If you will miss class, please notify the teacher before assignments go out (typically 72 hours in advance).

  • If you are running late, text both the teacher and your scene partner.

  • Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire class.

Makeup Classes:

  • If you report an absence with sufficient notice (before assignments go out, typically 72 hours in advance), you may schedule a makeup class on a different class night within the same month as the absence.

  • If you miss class due to illness or booked acting work, you may be eligible for a makeup at the instructor’s discretion.

No-shows are unacceptable and may result in temporary or permanent termination from the studio, at the studio’s discretion.

Repeated day-of absences disrupt the work. Calling in an absence the day of class more than three times may result in termination.

Class Structure & Participation

  • Class size is approximately 12 students.

  • All actors work in every class.

  • Students are expected to put time and thought into their assignments and come prepared.

  • Do the work on your assignments with full commitment.

Students are also expected to have a solo assignment prepared in the event that their scene partner is absent last-minute.

Showing up unprepared may result in dismissal from class and, if repeated, may result in termination from the studio.

This is a professional training environment. Your preparation directly impacts your partner and the quality of the work in the room.

Class Etiquette

  • No talking during another actor’s work or during critique.

  • Only the teacher gives notes during class.

  • The relationship between the teacher and actor must be respected.

  • Please maintain a high level of courtesy and professionalism at all times.

Materials & Preparation

  • When working with scenes, please have your material printed out. Do not read scripts from your phone or any electronic device.

  • You are responsible for bringing any props needed for your scene or improv that the studio does not already provide.

Studio Care & Cleanliness

  • Please return all props to their proper place after use.

  • Return furniture to its original position.

  • Wash any dishes or bottles used (sponges and dish soap are available in the bathroom).

Respecting the space is part of the work and contributes to a professional environment for everyone.

Confidentiality

  • Please respect the privacy of your fellow actors and teacher.

  • All conversations, stories, and work that take place in class are to remain confidential.

This allows the room to remain a safe place for honest, vulnerable work.

Conduct

To protect the integrity of the space:

  • No texting during class

  • If you would like to take notes, please bring a pen and paper

  • No disruptive behavior

Physical violence toward any student or teacher will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal.

Pausing or Leaving Class

  • If you need to pause or leave class, written notice must be given before your next billing cycle.

  • Once tuition is processed, it is non-refundable.

  • Your spot is not guaranteed if you choose to leave and return.

Our Commitment

We are committed to offering a space where actors can:

  • Train at a professional level

  • Work truthfully and without judgment

  • Build consistency, confidence, and craft over time