It is the responsibility of the sponsoring organizations to provide the necessary supervision to insure that the policies governing behavior and equipment use in the auditorium (and elsewhere in the performing arts wing of the school) are strictly followed and enforced.  If deemed necessary by the school administration, any organization using the auditorium may be required to have a school appointed supervisor present to insure proper supervision. Gum, candy, food or drinks are NOT permitted in the auditorium area including the control booth on the second floor and the back stage area. This applies to bother performances and rehearsals, including instructional staff, adult supervisors, stage crew members, performers, observers, and audience members. Under no circumstances can any equipment specifically acquired for use in the Peterman Auditorium be borrowed for use elsewhere. This includes the grand piano, the acoustical shells, microphones, cables, cuing system, lights, monitor speakers, mixing board, etc. Further, none of the equipment can be used for anything other than its intended purpose, e.g., the acoustical shells are to be used for acoustical reasons and not as a convenient "backdrop". Under no circumstances will any organization be permitted to borrow any equipment or furniture from other parts of the school for use in the auditorium without the express consent of official school personnel. Under no circumstances will any organization be permitted to affix anything (such as decorations, signs, scenery, etc.) by any means to the walls, curtains, acoustical shells and ceiling panels, seats or anywhere else in the auditorium. Taping things to the back wall of the stage behind the back curtain, the side walls of the stage and the auditorium doors is acceptable. Only stage masking tape may be used. All tape, including residue, must be removed after the final performance. All organizations will be held responsible for leaving the auditorium and any other parts of the school used in reasonable condition. Sponsoring organizations will be charged $20.00 per hour for any extraordinary cleaning and/or maintenance that must be done following the function or activity in question. Sponsoring organizations assume responsibility for the repair and/or replacement of any and all equipment and/or furniture damaged, deliberately or accidentally, during its function or activity. If the function or activity takes place outside regular school hours, the school appointed supervisor is responsible for making sure that no unauthorized persons gain access to the school.  If someone unrelated to the function or activity enters the auditorium or the school, it is the supervisor's responsibility to ask them to leave.  In the event that these people refuse to cooperate, the police shall be contacted immediately.  Care must be taken that the commons and back stage areas are supervised while the auditorium doors are closed during a performance or presentation. If the band room and/or practice rooms are to used as dressing facilities, make-up rooms, green rooms, and/or warm-up rooms, it is the sponsoring organization's responsibility to insure that no equipment or piece of furniture is used for any purpose without the express knowledge and consent of the band director. Much of the equipment in these rooms belongs to individual students, and some cannot be put away.  This equipment should not be disturbed for any reason.  (Do not use music stands as make-up tables; do not use pianos, timpani, xylophone, vibraphone or marimba as tables; do not play the pianos unless they are needed for warm-up, etc.) All sponsoring organizations will be responsible for being aware of the rules and guidelines of the auditorium as outlined in the policy and procedures statement.  A poster informing users of an abbreviated list of the essential rules will be provided. (See Auditorium Etiquette)  We also require the event sponsor to assist in the enforcement of these rules and guidelines. Neither Elk Rapids High School or the Elk Rapids School District accepts any responsibility for publicizing or promoting any event held in the Elk Rapids Peterman Auditorium.  This is solely the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. It is up to the sponsoring organization whether or not to permit video taping of its event from the control booth located on the second floor.  It is recommended that the sponsoring organization designate an "official video taper" to record the event and make copies available at cost to parents and participants.  Care should be taken not to violate any copyright restrictions which may apply.  Sponsoring organizations may permit unrestricted video taping only during rehearsals.  Under no circumstances will video taping, flash photography or audio recording be permitted from the main floor of the auditorium during any program or performance. The Elk Rapids Schools will provide technical training annually for the sound and lighting systems.