CHECK IN

Participants are required to check in with O-pa staff when they arrive. All participants are expected to be punctual and should arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the event start time. O-pa staff will contact participants (or parent/guardian if participant is under the age of 18) who fail to check in.

CHECK OUT
All participants are required to check out with O-pa staff prior to exiting the building.

For minors only: Parents/guardians have selected one of the following options for check out:

1. Parent/guardian gives O-pa permission to release minor at check out without an approved person(s) present.
2. An approved person must be present to complete the check out process and should provide photo identification to confirm their identity. Minors will only be released to the approved person(s) identified on their registration form.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Respect

• Be respectful at all times – bullying, profanity, and discriminatory language is strictly prohibited.
• Discrimination or harassment based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, protected hairstyle, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status) is strictly prohibited. We will not condone discriminatory conduct toward any person.
• Participants are expected to treat all property and equipment in all O-pa venues with respect. Participants will be held liable for any damaged equipment, furniture or space.
• Participants are expected to keep sound to reasonable levels and to comply with requests to reduce sound levels that are intrusive.
• Participants are expected to arrive on-time to all programs and activities.

Prohibited Items

• Pocket knives
• Hard coolers or similar containers
• Sealed packages of any kind
• Noise making devices of any kind (i.e. bells, whistles, horns, etc.)
• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs
• No weapons of any kind, including lawfully concealed firearms
• Selfie-sticks or other telescopic devices
• Flags, banners or signs
• Animals (unless a service animal)
• Any materials constituting unauthorized advertising or promotion
• Drones (UAS-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) or other model aircraft
• Hover boards
• Any other items deemed inappropriate or dangerous by O-pa security

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Using any illegal drug is punishable by law and will not be condoned. In addition, we will not permit smoking and alcohol, even if a participant has reached the Nebraska State legal age to do so. Any participant discovered using any of these substances will be immediately disqualified from participating.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Participants are responsible for all personal belongings. O-pa will not be held responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen property.

SECURITY

Minors will not be allowed to leave the event unaccompanied for any reason.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Omaha Performing Arts reserves the right to dismiss participants at any time for any reason. Participants should not attend the event if they are ill. If a participant demonstrates signs of illness during activities, they will be asked to leave.

PARTICIPANT RELEASE

As a participant of any Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) education program or activity (in-person and virtual), you agree to the following:

I recognize that my participation in O-pa education and engagement programs and activities is not without some risk. I hereby certify that I know of no medical condition that would increase my risk of illness or injury as a result of participating in this program. In case of emergency, I consent to first aid treatment and/or the dispatching of 911 emergency services. I hereby release and hold harmless O-pa, the building owners, its agents, employees, partners and independent contractors from any and all liability, damage, expense, causes of action, suits, claims or judgments, arising from injury, damage or loss, or claims of injury, damage or loss to me or my personal property which may arise. I agree to follow all O-pa protocols when interacting during program activities.

I give permission to O-pa and its partners for publication of photos, video and recordings taken of me while participating in O-pa programs and activities taking place in-person and/or online. Recorded media may be used on O-pa’s website, on other media platforms (e.g. YouTube), and on other distribution channels through O-pa’s partnerships with other organizations and media platforms (e.g. community partners and websites of other cultural organizations). I understand that I will not be paid any royalty or other compensations; and I relinquish any right I may have to any payment if my photo, video or recording is published.

Sharing and/or receiving personal information, including, without limitation, phone number, social security number, address, email address, date of birth, social media account address, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat, etc. (collectively the “personal information”) by any participant or the participant’s parent/guardian in connection with any virtual O-pa education activity conducted via Zoom, social media or any other virtual platform is strictly prohibited. I understand and acknowledge that O-pa is not responsible if personal information is shared and/or received by any participant or the participant’s parent/guardian via Zoom, social media or any other virtual platform during education activities. I understand and acknowledge that O-pa is not responsible for any consequence arising from such sharing and/or receiving of personal information. For participants under the age of 18, parents/guardians will be responsible for monitoring internet/social media use by participants in connection with all virtual O-pa education events. All participants are expected to practice online safety by notifying an O-pa staff member or parent/guardian immediately if they come across information, messages, interactions with any other person involved with, teaching, or attending the education event, or images that are inappropriate, threatening, dangerous, or make them feel uncomfortable. Participants will not engage with O-pa staff or guest artists through any social media platform, other than the platform designated for the education program or activity by O-pa staff. Any communication with O-pa staff and guest artists outside of scheduled education program/class time will take place through O-pa emails and phone numbers.

FEES, CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Fees are non-refundable unless the program or activity is cancelled.