2026-27 Ithaca College Audition & Interview Day Season

If you will be under the age of 18 at the time of your in-person or Zoom audition or interview, please review and share this program safety contact information with your parent/guardian.

Music, Theatre, and Dance Program Dates

On Campus and/or Virtual (via Zoom):

  • December 5, 2026
  • December 12, 2026
  • January 16, 2026
  • January 23, 2027
  • January 30, 2027
  • February 6, 2027
  • February 13, 2027
  • February 20, 2027
  • February 27, 2027

Off-Campus :

  • January 22-24, 2027, at Pearl Studios, New York, NY
  • February 1-4, 2027 at Palmer House, Chicago, IL
  • February 6, 2027 in Anaheim, CA

How to Report Abuse or Other Concerning Behavior

To report any complaints or concerns you have regarding any harmful, abusive, or neglectful behavior during the program:

  • You may contact the designated Program Director using the contact information listed above.
  • To report abuse or neglect, please contact the Program Director or the Office of Public Safety at (607) 274-3333.
  • For emergencies, contact the Office of Public Safety at (607) 274-3333 or dial 911.

Program Staff Roles

Program Director: 

  • Jenny Henion, Associate Director of Admission
  • Email: jhenion@ithaca.edu
  • Phone: (607) 274-3124, and ask for Jenny Henion

Co-Directors:

  • Lucy Ku, Admissions Coordinator, Music Program, lku2@ithaca.edu
  • Talia Friedenberg, Admissions Coordinator, Theatre & Dance Program, tfriedenberg@ithaca.edu
  • Program Co-Director is a secondary option to receive reports when Director is not available.

Additional Instructors/Staff: Ithaca College Music, Theatre, and Dance Faculty and Staff

  • Must report every safety/security/injury/abuse incident to the Program Director or Co-Directors
  • Directly supervise participating minors during interviews/auditions

IC Student Monitors (not applicable to Virtual):

  • Monitor activities in the central program gathering in Whalen or Dillingham
  • Monitor participating minors being escorted to their interviews/auditions

Supervision of Minors

  • Parents are responsible for supervision of participating minors, except during and in transit to auditions/interviews.
  • Program Director, Co-Directors, Additional Instructors/Staff, and the IC Student Monitors are all ‘authorized adults’, authorized to support programs involving minors.
  • Each authorized adult is responsible at all times for reporting suspected abuse or neglect involving any minor participant to the Program Director and to the Office of Public Safety.
  • When responsible for supervising any minor, authorized adults will protect participating minor(s) from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including physical or sexual abuse or any public health hazard.
  • When responsible for supervising any minor, authorized adults will protect participating minor(s) from any unreasonable risk to their health or safety, including physical or sexual abuse or any public health hazard.
  • At no time will any Program personnel (Program Director or any other employee, student, or representative) ever touch or physically restrain a participating minor for disciplinary purposes.

Transportation

Participants and their families are independently responsible for the Participants’ transportation to and from the Program. No transportation is to be provided to Participants by Program personnel.

EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIANS:

ATTENDANCE : Parent/Guardians are expected to attend and observe throughout the Program activities and tours. There will be instances where parents/guardians in attendance will be asked to separate from their child temporarily, such as during an audition and/or interview. For both in-person and virtual participation, Ithaca College is not responsible for maintaining supervision of minor participants throughout the Program, nor after the end of scheduled activities.

PARENTAL CONSENT : For child to be allowed to participate, a parent consent form must be received by time of check in.

Illness/COVID-19 Matters : If your minor is experiencing any symptoms on the day of the event, please do not allow them to participate.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION APP (Optional) : Parents/Guardians are advised that they may download the SAFE IC App, if they wish to receive emergency campus notifications while the Minor is present on the College campus: https://www.ithaca.edu/ic-alert/

CONDUCT MATTERS : If a Program Director determines that a minor is engaging in unsafe or otherwise disruptive misconduct during the Program, the minor may be dismissed before the scheduled end of planned activities. Ithaca College is not responsible for maintaining supervision of minor participants after such dismissal.

EXPECTATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS:

RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR: Treat all participants, staff, and visitors with kindness and respect. Use appropriate language and avoid disruptive or offensive behavior. Maintain a positive and supportive attitude towards others.

PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE: Arrive on time for the program and notify staff in advance if unable to attend. 

SAFETY FIRST: Follow all safety instructions from staff and the Office of Public Safety. Report any unsafe conditions or incidents immediately to staff. Keep personal items in designated areas and avoid cluttering spaces.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Respect the privacy of other participants and keep personal information confidential. Do not take photos or videos of others.

SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT: The use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is prohibited in the program. For safety reasons, participants are required to inform staff of any medications they need to take during the program.

PARTICIPATION: Engage in scheduled activities and follow the rules set for each activity. If you feel unwell or unable to participate, inform the staff.

RESPECT FOR PROPERTY: Treat all equipment, materials, and shared spaces with care. Return any borrowed items to their designated places.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: Aggressive behavior, bullying, hazing, harassment, and possession of weapons will not be tolerated in any form.

TECHNOLOGY USE: Personal electronics should be used only during designated times, if allowed. Respect the use of technology and avoid distractions during activities