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S H O W T I M EA C A D E M Y2197 Dave Lyle Blvd, Suite 110,Rock Hill, SC, 29730June-August ScheduleOur summer schedule features reducedafternoon and evening classrequirements, and adds additionalsummer camp opportunities, as well aspotential performance opportunities.Students are automatically enrolledin the evening classes, unless asummer camp is chosen in lieu ofevening classes. Summer training is arequirement for participation in ourmainstage productions. Built In BreaksOur year-round training program hasbuilt in breaks in November, December,April, June and August, so our studentsand families can still have time forfamily events. We also have built inbreaks during tech weeks for ourproductions. August-May ScheduleOur late August-May training scheduleincludes a variety of classes, rehearsalsand performance opportunities. YEAR ROUND TRAINING INCREASESSKILLS AND REDUCES INJURIES 803-203-0208www.showtimeacademyrh.comTriple Threat TrainingActSingDance

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FAQ’s Why can’t I sign up for just 1 class? 2 classes a week is the basic requirement for K-12 participants because it hasbeen proven that engagement and practice in artistic and physical endeavorshave increased growth levels with multiple training sessions per week. L E A R N M O R EWhy do you train in the summer? Training is year-round, from late August to early August, with built-in breaksthroughout the year. Year-round training is better for increased skill building, physicalstrength, and technique building. Similar to pre-season training and conditioning forsports programs. Why is there a dress code? Dress Code requirements are in place to allow for ease and comfort in movement,proper footwear for technique building, building a team identity and sense ofbelonging, and creating a shared common denominator from which they canfocus more on training and creativity in their artistic endeavors. Dress code detailsare in the student handbook.www.showtimeacademyrh.com 803-203-0208 info@showtimeacademyrh.comIs the Down Payment a deposit? No. The Down Payment is not a deposit or registration fee. The down payment ispaying a portion of the full-year program tuition upfront. Participants can pay theminimum required down payment, or a higher down payment to reduce theirmonthly tuition. The down payment is not refundable. *Summer training defaults to afternoon training, but can be modified to change to or add summer camps when camp dates are released. How do I update my Payment method? Go to the current students tab on our website,www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students and follow the link to the studentportal, or visit the front desk.Where do I find the Newsletter? Go to the current students tab on our website,www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students and follow the link to thenewsletter. We also email/text it out monthly.How does Pick up/Drop off Work? We ask that parents/guardians for our 2-4 yrs students accompany students into thestudio, and remain in the waiting room during class. K-12th grade students can bedropped off and picked up for their classes without guardians remaining. Studentsare not permitted to wait outside or to run across the parking lot, so please meetthem at the door or in the lobby.

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FAQ’s Where do I find rehearsal materials and schedule information for mainstageshows? Go to the current students tab on our website,www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students and follow the link to MainstageParticipant Resources L E A R N M O R Ewww.showtimeacademyrh.com info@showtimeacademyrh.com 803-203-0208 When are auditions for Mainstage Productions? Our Winter and Spring K-12th grade productions, that begin rehearsals in the fall,typically audition for full time registered students in May, the season prior.Auditions for summer productions, are typically in December or January.Where are Callbacks and Cast Lists posted? We have a call board online. You can find the call board link atwww.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students. Is Showtime Academy (STA) the same thing as Showtime Theatre Company (STC)?No. Showtime Academy is an educational leadership academy specializing in musicaltheatre and related arts training, and is largely funded by tuition. Showtime TheatreCompany is a 501C3 theatre production company largely funded by donations, grantsand ticket sales. Donations to STC are tax deductible.Are Academy Participants required to be donating patrons for STC? No. We ask participant families to consider becoming members through donation,as the donations directly impact the quality of the productions our participantsperform in. However, we understand that not all participant families will have theability to. Casting and training are not tied to donations. How do I become a Patron for STC? Patron memberships are available and can be completed by visiting our ticketingwebsite https://www.onthestage.tickets/showtime-theatre-company/campaigns/membership-drive-1710Are their additional Fees required for participation in mainstage shows? Yes. Mainstage shoes will have a Costume Use and Production Fee. See individualshow details for specifics.

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w w w . s h o w t i m e a c a d e m y r h . c o m 8 0 3 - 2 0 3 - 0 2 0 8 i n f o @ s h o w t i m e a c a d e m y r h . c o mW E B S I T EVisit the wesbite tofind links to thestudent portal,show participantresources, castingcallboard, studenthandbook(schedules, dresscodes) and more.Join the facebookgroup to learn morefrom other ShowtimeFamilies, sharephotos etc. NOTE: If you need ananswer from amanagement teammember, call or emailus instead.Read the monthlynewsletter to stayup to date on allthings Showtime.Links to theNewsletters are onthe wesbite underCurrent Students,and are emailedand texted outmonthly.F A C E B O O K N E W S L E T T E RSTAY CONNECTED TO STAY INFORMEDStay Connected

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Student ExpectationsTake Care ofour Space!Contribute to anencouragingenvironment!Clean up after yourself inall areas of the studio. Besure to take all personalbelongings with you afterclass or rehearsal. Students are expected to use words andactions to build up others duringcasting, rehearsals, and class. Foster each other’s confidence whenlearning a new skill. Be kind to yourselfwhen improving your craft. Each student learns at a different paceand has strengths in different skills.Phones &Smart WatchesStudent devices should be kept with otherbelongings during class. Ifa student is wearing asmart watch it may beused to track fitness, not text or call.AttendanceDress CodeStudents are expected toarrive to class andrehearsal in dress code atall times. *See pages 11-12 of theStudent Handbook fordress code details. Students should arrive toclass and/or rehearsal ontime. Students shouldattend class consistently,this ensures steady growthin their training. Students are expected to showrespect to all instructors, staff, and other students.

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DRESSCODEB R O A D W A Y T N TB R O A D W A Y B A B I E S (6th-12th)Black or Dark Purple Dance/Activewear. Tights can be flesh tone or black.Black split sole jazz shoes, blacktap shoes. Advanced female dancers willneed tan character shoes and tancharacter tap shoes. B R O A D W A Y K I D S (K-5th)Light purple or grey dance or activewear. Tights can be ballet pink or white.Dance pants can be grey or black or lightpurple.Black split sole jazz shoes, black tapshoes. (2yrs-4yrs)White, lavender and grey dance oractivewear. Tights can be white or ballet pink.Dance pants/shorts can be white,lavender, grey or black.Pink ballet slippers, or black jazz shoes. Note: Dance and Activewear Only. No jeans/jean shorts, or restrictive clothing. Practice Age appropriate modesty. No Street Shoes in the Dance Studios.Hair must be pulled back out of your face for dance classes. A L L S T U D E N T S W I L L B E P R O V I D E D W I T HA N A C A D E M Y T - S H I R T .

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DRESSCODEA D D I T I O N A L D E T A I L S Students can wear leotards, tights and skirts, tank tops and leggings, T-shirts and shorts or joggers of any brand.All dance/activewear should be relatively form-fitting so technique and dance lines are visible.The dress code designates color requirements for dance/activewear based on program levels.Logos and patterns are ok, as long as the overall color is program-specific. Most of the items students need for the dress code can be found at Lebos (they offer a discountfor Showtime students), Academy Sports, or online at Amazon.com or DiscountDance.com. You can order additional Showtime Theatre Company and Showtime Academy Logo Gear (T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Water Bottles and more) here:https://showtimetheatrecompany.myspreadshop.com/Examples for some of these items can be found below with links to purchase options. : Click on the Image to Link to Purchase Option. Ballet SlippersCharacter ShoesTap ShoeJazz ShoeDance SkirtsCharacter Tap ShoesDance Pants

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S H O W T I M EA C A D E M YI M P O R T A N T D A T E SDates to RememberOther ClosuresAugust 16th, 2025-Year in Revue Movie PremierAugust 26th, 2025-Season 12 Specialty Classes September 2nd, 2025-Season 12 Fall Classes Begin September 12-14 & 19-21, 2025-The Secret Garden November 7-9 & 14-16 , 2025-Mean GirlsNovember 10th-21st, 2025-Button Week #1December, 2025- Christmasville Performances, DatesTBDJanuary 15th-19th, 2026-JTF Teams in ATLJanuary 30th-February 1 & February5th-8th , 2026-stJames & the Giant Peach Jr.February 23rd-March 6th, 2026-Button Week #2April, 2026-Year in Revue Filming BeginsApril 17-19 & 24-26, 2026-Guys and DollsMay 18-29, 2026 - Button Week #3May. 2026 -Fall Registration/Fall AuditionsJune 8th, 2025- Summer Schedule BeginsAugust 4th-8th, 2025September 1st, 2025 October 31st, 2025November 11 , 2025thNovember 24th-November 28th,2025December 22, 2025-January 2nd,2026Note- JTF Team Members will haverehearsals during break-TBDJanuary 19th, 2026February 13th-16th, 2026April 6th-10th, 2026May 25th, 2026June 1st- June 5th, 2026Note- Joseph & Amazing TechnicolorDream Coat Cast members will still haverehearsals during break.Weather Closures will beannounced Via text and with abanner on the first page of thewebsite. Please refer to the dates and details below forinformation on studio holidays and other closures. 25/26 Season Dates August 11th, 2025- August 1st, 2026Studio Built inHolidaysDuring Tech Week for Jamesand the Giant Peach,fundamentals classes classeswill not meet, and some TNTclasses will be combined orcancelled. During Tech week for Guysand Dolls, TNT classes willnot meet, and somefundamentals classes will becombined or cancelled. During Filming Week, classesthat are not filming, will notmeet. Make-Up Classes can be donein the 2 weeks following amissed or cancelled class, in asimilar skill level class. We donot offer tuition credits formissed or cancelled classes. www.showtimeacademyrh.com/current-students

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Creative TrackImmersiveSHOWTIME ACADEMYS C H E D U L E O P T I O N STraining Season 25/26 Broadway Kids SING, DANCE, ACTLeadership AcademyChoose at least 1 CoreCourse, Acting/Voice orTheatre Dance Technique,then 1 additional rehearsalper week.Performance TrackImmersiveShowtime Academy Rock Hill, 2197 Dave Lyle Blvd, Suite 110, Rock Hill, SC, 29730 803-203-0208www.Showtimeacademyrh.cominfo@Showtimeacademyrh.comChoose at least 1 CoreCourse, Acting/Voice orTheatre Dance Technique,and then 2 or moreadditional classes orrehearsals per week. Performance TrackBasicCreative TrackBasicChoose 2 classes below. -Not eligible for mainstageproduction participation.Choose 3 or more classesbelow. -Not eligible formainstage productionparticipation.Please Note: Participation in a Mainstage Production for K-12 students, requires enrollment in a PerformanceTrack. Participation in JTF, requires enrollment in a Performance Track and requires Theatre DanceTechnique. Rehearsal assignments for JTF and James & the Giant Peach are based on casting. Level Classes (Levels 1-3) need Authorization From an STA Team Member for levels 2-3Pre-Musical Theatre is geared for our K-1st new learnersArt, Technical Theatre, & Sewing/costuming require a $35 Supply FeeMainstage Productions Require additional Production FeesTraining Programs last August-July, for year round training. Summer training defaults to afternoontraining, but can be modified to add/change to summer camps when camp dates are released.

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Creative TrackImmersiveSHOWTIME ACADEMYS C H E D U L E O P T I O N STraining Season 25/26 Broadway TNT SING, DANCE, ACTLeadership AcademyChoose at least 1 CoreCourse, Acting/Voice orTheatre Dance Technique,then 1 additional rehearsalper week.Performance TrackImmersiveShowtime Academy Rock Hill,2197 Dave Lyle Blvd, Suite 110, Rock Hill, SC, 29730 803-203-0208www.Showtimeacademyrh.cominfo@Showtimeacademyrh.comChoose at least 1 CoreCourse, Acting/Voice orTheatre Dance Technique,and then 2 or moreadditional classes orrehearsals per week. Performance TrackBasicCreative TrackBasicChoose 2 classes below. -Not eligible for mainstageproduction participation.Choose 3 or more classesbelow. -Not eligible formainstage productionparticipation.Please Note: Participation in a Mainstage Production for K-12 students, requires enrollment in a PerformanceTrack. Participation in JTF, requires enrollment in a Performance Track and requires Theatre DanceTechnique. Rehearsal assignments for JTF, Mean Girls & Guys and Dolls are based on casting. Level Classes (Levels 1-3) need Authorization From an STA Team Member for levels 2-3Pre-Musical Theatre is geared for our K-1st new learnersArt, Technical Theatre, & Sewing/costuming require a $35 Supply FeeMainstage Productions Require additional Production FeesTraining Programs last August-July, for year round training. Summer training defaults to afternoontraining, but can be modified to add/change to summer camps when camp dates are released.

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StudentWAIVERS AND TERMS OFAGREEMENT PG.1All Participants must agree to the following waivers and terms of agreement bysigning these waivers in their student portal before attending class. WAIVER 1.SHOWTIME THEATRE COMPANY and SHOWTIME ACADEMY ROCK HILL- WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTIn consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of Showtime Theatre Company and ShowtimeAcademy Rock Hill, programs and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, andagrees that:1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited toMRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk ofserious illness and death does exist; and,2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, for myself and/or myparticipating children/students, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, andassume full responsibility for my/my student's participation; and,3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regardsprotection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my/mystudent's presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation.4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASEAND HOLD HARMLESS Showtime Theatre Company and Showtime Academy Rock Hill, LLC, their officers,officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and ifapplicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANYAND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROMTHE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITSTERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IF FREELYAND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explainedthe provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/herpersonal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases.Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, andchild/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releases and myself, my spouse,and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releases for any and all liabilitiesincident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IFARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.

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StudentWAIVERS AND TERMS OFAGREEMENT PG.2WAIVER 2 :WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITYIn consideration of the risk of injury while participating in activities related to Showtime Theatre Company and/orShowtime Academy Rock Hill, LLC programs, and as consideration for the right to participate in the Activity, I hereby, formyself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives, knowingly and voluntarily enter into thiswaiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoeverarising out of my participation in the Activity, and do hereby release and forever discharge Showtime Theatre Companyand Showtime Academy Rock Hill, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs,representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limitedto illness, paralysis, death, damages, economical or emotional loss, that I may suffer as a direct result of my participationin the aforementioned Activity, including traveling to and from an event related to this Activity.I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THEACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVELING TO AND FROMAS WELL AS PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PHYSICAL ORPSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY(INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIESOR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL, ORTHE CONDITION OF THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN ORUNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY, INCLUDING TRAVEL TO, FROM AND DURING THISACTIVITY. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Showtime Theatre Company and Showtime Academy Rock Hill, LLC against anyand all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by meor anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims madeby me or by anyone else acting on my behalf. If Imagine Dance Project, LLC incurs any of these types of expenses, Iagree to reimburse.I acknowledge that Showtime Theatre Company and Showtime Academy Rock Hill, LLC and their directors, officers,volunteers, representatives and agents are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party orentity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Imagine Dance Project, LLC.I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS “WAIVER AND RELEASE” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT ITIS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Showtime Theatre Company andShowtime Academy Rock Hill, LLC AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS,STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY ANDALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT IOTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST Showtime Theatre Company and Showtime Academy RockHill, LLC FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family’s willful actions, neglect orrecklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any actions of neglect orrecklessness.

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StudentWAIVERS AND TERMS OFAGREEMENT PG. 3PARTICIPATION TERMS OF AGREEMENT:SHOWTIME ACADEMY ROCK HILL TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE YEAR ROUND.DOWN PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.VOLUNTEERS AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK.PARENTS MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE REHEARSAL/STUDIO AREA AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRODUCTIONTEAM TO SUPPORT THE CREATIVE PROCESS FOR OUR PERFORMERS.PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO OUR DRESS CODE.FOR MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AND OTHER PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, ALL REHEARSAL CONFLICTS MUSTBE APPROVED BY THE PRODUCTION’S DIRECTOR. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL REHEARSALS ONCE WE MOVE INTO THE PERFORMANCE SPACE.ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER. YOU ARE EXPECTED TO LISTEN TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE CLASS/REHEARSAL LEADERS.NO TALKING WHILE LEADERS ARE RUNNING REHEARSALS/CLASSES.YOU WILL PRACTICE BETWEEN REHEARSALS/CLASSES.YOU WILL BE PREPARED AT ALL REHEARSALS/CLASSES WITH ALL SUPPLIES AND PROPER SHOES.YOU WILL RESPECT THE SPACE, LEADERSHIP AND EACH OTHER.PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES WHO VIOLATE THE BEHAVIOR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CAN BE EXPELLEDFROM THE PRODUCTION AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PRODUCTION TEAM, WITHOUT A REFUND OF TUITION. TUITION CAN BE PAID UPFRONT IN FULL, OR CAN BE FINANCED MONTHLY. LATE FEES MAY APPLY FOR MONTHLYPAYMENTS THAT ARE DELAYED.DOWN PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.PARTICIPANTS WITH MONTHLY TUITION FEES AGREE TO ALLOW SHOWTIME ACADEMY ROCK HILL, TO RUNPAYMENTS MONTHLY AS SCHEDULED.LATE FEES MAY APPLY FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS THAT ARE DELAYED.30 DAY NOTICE IS REQUIRED WHEN LEAVING OUR PROGRAMS TO ALLOW FOR CHANGES IN BILLING. PARTICIPANTS MAY BE PHOTOGRAPHED FOR IMAGES TO BE USED IN MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING BUTNOT LIMITED TO, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND CAMPAIGNS, MAILERS, HARD COPY ADVERTISEMENTS, AND MORE.USE OF IMAGES AND STUDENT LIKENESS FOR SHOWTIME THEATRE COMPANY AND/OR SHOWTIME ACADEMYROCK HILL, LLC MARKETING PURPOSES IS NOT COMPENSATED. PARTICIPANTS AND/OR THEIR GUARDIANS MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PROGRAM IF THEY CANNOTPARTICIPATE IN A POSTIVE AND RESPECTFUL MANNER.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:BY REGISTERING AND PAYING FOR ANY CLASS, EVENT, PRIVATE LESSON, OR OTHER ACTIVITY WITH SHOWTIMETHEATRE COMPANY OR SHOWTIME ACADEMY ROCK HILL, LLC, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL OF THE ABOVE TERMSAND CONDITIONS AND WAIVERS.

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