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I’m doing some pit gigs for musical theatre this year. I like the challenge and I like to play. The people I work with are usually very good. I don’t normally do these, but the next show will be a high school production with people I haven’t worked with before. I got the book about a week ago and I’ve been reviewing the material.

So yesterday the MD emailed the musicians, saying that any non-student musicians must be fingerprinted before rehearsals begin. I made it this far in life without ever being fingerprinted and was expecting to live out my life that way. I’m considering telling them, “thanks but no thanks.”

I’m a little torn. I don’t want to be unreasonable, but being that I’ve done nothing wrong this seems pretty intrusive. I don’t want to be nasty about it. It isn’t the MD’s fault. It’s school board policy, and I understand the need to protect students. But these gigs are hardly lucrative and the whole idea kinda bugs me.

What would you do?

We've all been there, trying to make decisions that feel like a big deal. Sometimes, it helps to break things down into smaller parts and look at them differently. Have you ever tried using a dice roller for fun? Sometimes, letting chance decide can make things more transparent. It might not be the answer, but it could help lighten the mood and make the choice feel less heavy. Trust your gut. You'll usually find that you already know what you truly want, even if it doesn’t seem like it right now.

I understand your hesitation about fingerprinting, especially if it feels invasive and the gig isn't very lucrative. However, these policies are usually in place for student safety. It might be worth discussing your concerns with the Music Director or the school to see if there’s any flexibility or clarification. If you decide it’s not worth the hassle, you can politely decline and express interest in future opportunities. Whatever you choose, your decision will likely be respected.