Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: An intorductory packet for actors

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   Hello all,
In order to help new actors know what to expect and get them familiar with live theater I'm putting together an actor's packet.
So far I have a list of Do's and Don'ts and a vocabulary list. I would love to hear your dos and don'ts.  What are you pet peeves in the rehearsal process and what do you want to see from actors? 
We are doing this in an effort to make people feel more secure and comfortable and give them an idea of what to expect while working with us so suggestions on what you include in an introductory packet would be greatly appreciated.
Here are the Do's and Don'ts I have so far:

Do show up on time. Remember, everyone’s time is important. When you are late you waste the time of the rest of the cast and crew who are waiting for you to show up.
Don’t  not call if you are going to be late or miss rehearsal.  It only takes a few minutes to pick up a phone or drop an e-mail informing your director/assistant director/stage manager of what is happening.  Remember, by not calling, you are inconveniencing everyone else involved with the play and showing disrespect.
Do come to rehearsal on time (5 minutes before rehearsal is scheduled to start), warmed up, with your script and pencil ready to work
Don’t come to rehearsal carrying emotional baggage from the ups and downs of “real life” outside the theater.  This is supposed to be your escape and fun.  Leave the off stage drama at the door.
Do provide several character choices and line interpretations for your director.  Be creative.  The worst your director will say is that it doesn’t work.
Don’t tell the director or another actor how someone else’s part should be played.
Do memorize your lines (and lyrics) as quickly as possible, including your cues.  You should be “off book” for a scene the day after it has been blocked.  At the latest, you should be “off book” by the date set by your director.
Don’t feed dialogue to an actor struggling with lines.  Stay in character, and leave that to the stage manager or assistant director.
Do work chase and fight scenes (especially with weapons) in slow motion, step by step, under adult supervision.
Don’t allow your imagination and enthusiasm to turn you into a superhero, Jedi Knight, or ninja.
Do find a way to get along with everyone involved with the cast.
Don’t fall in love with any member of the cast until after the show is over.

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