About Us
Owner Background
Jen Daum currently serves as artistic director and instructor. After earning her Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of New Orleans and a Shakespeare Certification from the British Academy associated with the Julliard School, she relocated to Manhattan. There Jen gained a broad expertise in television and stage acting. She has appeared on "One Life to Live" on ABC and hosted shows including "Burly TV" on TBS and "Real World Theatre" on MTV. On stage Jen starred as Shelby in "Steel Magnolias," Jessica in "The Merchant of Venice," and Mary in "Run for Your Wife." Playing Gertie in the world premiere show "Lot's Daughters" at the Kennedy Center in D.C., would be her most formative stage role, which sparked the desire to develop original works. While in New York City, she was the producing director of an Off Broadway theatre company. The vision for Hats Off Children's Theatre Company grew out of this experience as well as an appreciation for the unique creativity of our youth. Upon returning to the south, Jen earned her North Carolina teaching license specializing in Theatre Arts K-12th grades. You are welcome to visit www.jendaum.com for more information.
Mission Statement
The mission of Hats Off Theatre Company, a nonprofit organization, is to provide educational opportunities for children and young adults in performing, directing, producing, designing, and scriptwriting. We are devoted to building community through theatre and aspire for our students to understand drama and its significant role in society. We believe involvement in the arts benefits children of all ages; whether it is participation on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience. Hats Off’s goal is to create and workshop entertaining shows that are accessible and appealing to all!
Educational Workshops
Hats Off Theatre Company will visit your school to guide 45-minute drama workshops with students K-12th grades. The initial session would be professional courtesy. Our detailed fee schedule and classes offered may be obtained by contacting Jen Daum at info@hatsofftheatre.com.
Volunteers & Mentors
Hats Off Theatre Company is currently inviting patrons of the arts to assist in the Scriptwriting Festival. Mentors are needed for all areas of show production including actors, directors, producers, designers, stage managers, etc. If interested, please contact Jen Daum at info@hatsofftheatre.com.
Donations
Any in-kind or monitary contributions are greatly appreciated. We are currently in need of costumes and set pieces. Most importantly, your time in assisting with the Scriptwriting Festival is invaluable to the company, our children, and the community!
Class & Camp Policies
FEES & ENROLLMENT:
Fee is due in full upon registration. Enrollment for your child will be confirmed upon receipt of the class or camp fee. We reserve the right to place your child on the Waitlist if payment is not received in a timely fashion. A late fee of $35 will be charged if payment is not received by the first day of class or camp. Payments cannot be accepted online but may be made by the following methods:
1. Check by mail: Hats Off Theatre Company, PO Box 4644 Chapel Hill, NC 27515
2. Check drop off: at Market Street Books, 610 Market Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516
CANCELLATION:
If cancellation request is made in writing two weeks prior to the first day of class or camp, a refund will be awarded less a $35 cancellation fee per student. No refunds will be made after that date.
RETURN CHECK:
Return check fee is $25.
