Ignite Theatre Company Reopening Preparedness Plan
Fifth Edition, Updated December 10, 2021
IGNITE IS A MISSOURI ARTSAFE CERTIFIED ORGANIZATION.
TO ENSURE THAT WE MAY CREATE SAFELY, PRESENT SAFELY, AND ATTEND SAFELY WE PLEDGE TO:
FACIAL COVERINGS.
SOCIAL DISTANCING.
HEALTH CHECKS.
CONTACT TRACING.
ENHANCED SANITATION.
TRAINING IN COVID-19 SAFE PRACTICES.
Ignite is also a part of the St. Louis Theatre Community Pandemic Task Force, working with area theatres to ensure safe programming for our participants and staff (and someday when it is safe) audiences.
Have questions and/or COVID-19 related concerns? Please email our managing director at IgniteMsKimberly@gmail.com
Table Of Contents
Preparing For If Someone Gets Sick - Before someone gets sick
Preparing For If Someone Gets Sick - After someone gets sick
Phase One: Covid-19 mitigation policies for reopening of outdoor one-day event
Phase Two: Covid-19 mitigation policies for reopening of small group in-person rehearsal/filming
Phase Three: Covid-19 mitigation policies for live theatre productions.
Reopening Guiding Principles
Health and safety first. Reopening efforts should focus on the question of how to open safely rather than a notion that “we must open.” The health and safety of staff, artists, and audiences are paramount. All decisions should be informed by local, state, CDC, and WHO rules and recommendations, and all measures should be grounded in public health science and infection control.
A layered defense strategy is warranted. There is no such thing as “zero risk,” and there is no singular solution to recovery and resilience. No individual control method is sufficient to eliminate risk, just as no one single entity or person has sole responsibility. Rather, the goal is to minimize risk by pursuing a multi-layered defense integration strategy with shared responsibilities across staff, artists, and audiences.
Timelines will be determined by disease dynamics. Theatre staff and artists can begin familiarizing themselves with the interventions necessary to minimize risk. However, guidance from the scientific and medical communities; national and regional disease dynamics; and evolving local, state, and national policies will determine the timing for the implementation of these strategies.
Recovery will require flexibility and agility. It will be necessary to respond dynamically, and we can anticipate disruptions. Projects can start slow and scale up—or down—incrementally, in response to new knowledge. There will be a learning curve and it will be crucial to acknowledge that approaches will vary from venue to venue, and to leave room for plans to be modified based on new insights and advances, including developments in screening and testing.
Acceptance of new norms. This crisis will require staff, artists, and audiences to adapt to new behavioral norms. Just as past emergencies have reshaped global security and safety practices, alterations made to standard practices in the face of this new challenge may seem unusual at first but become routine, and even expected, over time.
Building trust will require transparency and open communication. At every point along the reopening process, clear communication strategies to build social trust and provide reassurance among staff, artists, and audiences (and to share new knowledge among organizations) will be as vital as the interventions themselves. While some control methods may be immediately visible, others (such as ventilation changes) may not. Explaining all the steps, visible and invisible, that Ignite Theatre has taken to minimize risk will go a long way in reestablishing confidence and trust. Collaborative efforts among staff, artists, and audiences will be critical to minimizing risk.
Ethics, equity and anti-racism must inform all responses. Reopening plans should include focused efforts to prevent stigmatization of or unlawful discrimination against any artists, audiences, or staff members. Ignite Theatre Company is committed to a practice of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its activities and operations, and has begun a long-term, foundational process of centering anti-racism into its practice, policies, culture, pedagogy, governance and organizational structure.
General Readiness Assessment
Policies & Procedures
Review relevant local/state regulatory agency policies and orders, such as those related to events, gatherings, and travel. Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Findex.html
Designate a staff person responsible for responding to COVID-19 concerns
Make sure other staff, parents, and performers know how to contact this person.
Develop policies that encourage sick staff members to stay at home without fear of job loss or other consequences and protect their privacy, particularly for those with underlying medical conditions and at higher risk for severe illness.
Offer options for staff and performers at higher risk for severe illness (e.g., telework or virtual learning opportunities).
Offer flexible sick leave policies and practices.
Develop a plan to conduct daily health checks (e.g., temperature screening and/or symptom checking) of staff and performers, as possible, and in accordance with any applicable privacy laws and regulations. (See health check HERE)
Develop protocols to limit contact between small groups and with other performers’ guardians (e.g., staggered arrival and drop-off times or locations).
Develop a plan for if someone gets sick or shows symptoms of COVID-19. (See HERE)
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: Keller point person for checking policies/orders (7/9/2020)Designate staff to respond to concerns: Kimberly for parents/staff/volunteers, Libby for attendees, will update the cast portals & website. (7/9/2020)Daily health check plan: Daily health screening, temperature check upon arrival (7/9/2020) Ignite will schedule a buffer time between groups arriving & leaving and will add language to request that participants stay in their vehicles if they arrive early. (7/9/2020)
General Readiness Assessment
Facilities & Supplies
Obtain supplies including: soap hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) paper towels/tissues cleaning and disinfection supplies cloth face coverings (as feasible) no-touch/foot pedal trash cans no-touch soap/hand sanitizer dispensers
Develop a schedule for increased routine cleaning and disinfection in collaboration with maintenance staff, including areas such as the following: frequently touched surfaces (e.g., desks, door handles, railings) communal spaces (e.g., restrooms) (See HERE)
Close shared spaces; otherwise develop a plan for staggered use and cleaning and disinfecting.
Develop protocol to ensure safe and correct use and storage of cleaners and disinfectants.
Ensure ventilation systems operate properly. If using fans, make sure they do not blow from one person onto another.
Ensure all water systems and features are safe to use after a prolonged facility shutdown.
Provide physical guides, such as tape on floors and signs on walls, to promote social distancing.
Space seating at least 6 feet apart.
Develop protocol to increase circulation of outdoor air as much as possible (e.g., opening windows and doors when it is safe to do so).
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: Create signage to limit # of people in restroom (7/9/20)
Add ventilating space to cleaning schedule
Assessment Completed (7/9/20)
General Readiness Assessment
Education & Training
Educate staff, performers, and their families about when they should stay home if they become sick with COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms or a confirmed or suspected case, and when they can return to work.
Educate staff on flexible work and leave policies that encourage sick staff members to stay at home without fear of job loss or other consequences. (Only applicable to Executive Staff & 1 part-time employee)
Make plans for teaching the importance of handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Make plans for teaching the importance of social distancing and staying with small groups, if applicable.
Identify who should wear cloth face coverings, and communicate the importance of wearing them. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on: • Children younger than 2 years old • Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious • Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cover without help. Provide information on proper use, removal, and washing of cloth face coverings.
Train staff on all safety protocols.
Conduct training virtually or maintain social distancing during training
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: Any staff member/program participant showing symptoms/testing positive will be asked not to return to work for at least 14 days with a paid covid leave. (7/9/2020) Contracted staff members will not be asked to attend work in person at this time. (7/9/2020)Only small groups of ten or less will be allowed in the filming location at a time. (7/9/2020) Youtube training videos posted on cast portal & sent to employees that demonstrate hand washing & face covering removal and washing. (7/9/2020)Assessment Completed (7/9/20)
General Readiness Assessment
Communication & Messaging
Post signs in highly visible locations that promote everyday protective measures and describe how to stop the spread of germs.
Develop plans to include messages (e.g., videos) about behaviors that prevent spread of COVID-19 when communicating with staff and families on: websites email social media accounts other
Consider posting signs for the national distress hotline: 1-800-985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Notify all Ignite staff and families on who to contact for questions and concerns related to COVID-19.
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: For 7/11 event, will post signs at door and post sign to be displayed outsideWill add Kimberly’s information to the website (cast portal) (7/9/20)Assessment Completed (7/9/20)Will bring poster board of signs to the .zack to be posted at the box office at our temperature check station.
General Readiness Assessment
Gatherings & Events
Review local/state regulatory agency policies related to group gatherings to determine if events can be held.
Limit group events, gatherings, or meetings where social distancing of at least 6 feet between people cannot be maintained.
Limit nonessential visitors, volunteers, and activities involving external groups or organizations as much as possible - especially with individuals who are not from the local geographic area (e.g., community, town, city, county).
Avoid activities and events such as field trips and special performances where it may be difficult to maintain social distancing.
Prioritize outdoor activities where social distancing can be maintained as much as possible.
If food is offered at any event, make plans to ensure pre-packaged boxes or bags for each attendee and use of disposable food service items.
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: Not applicable at this time
Assessment Completed (7/9/20)
Monthly Readiness Assessment
Education & Training
Educate staff, performers, and their families about when they should stay home if they become sick with COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms or a confirmed or suspected case, and when they can return to programming.
Educate staff on flexible work and leave policies that encourage sick staff members to stay at home without fear of job loss or other consequences.
Reinforce and monitor handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Encourage covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and then washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Encourage social distancing and staying with small groups, if applicable.
Reinforce the use of cloth face coverings. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on: • Children younger than 2 years old • Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious • Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cover without help.
Provide information on proper use, removal, and washing of cloth face coverings.
Train staff on all safety protocols
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: Monthly assessments will be reviewed before any in person events are scheduled.
When to attend/stay home is outlined in the health screening. (7/9/20)No new staff for the month of July or August, will review training August 6th.Assessment completed July 9th, 2020
Will complete assessment specific to filming A Chorus Line at The .Zack on 7/23
Will print a disinfectant page for each “shift change” of performers leaving/arriving.
Monthly Readiness Assessment
Communication & Messaging
Post or update signs in highly visible locations that promote everyday protective measures and describe how to stop the spread of germs
Continue to provide or update messages (e.g., videos) about behaviors that prevent spread of COVID-19 when communicating with staff and families on:
websites
email
social media accounts
Ensure all Ignite performers and families know which staff person is responsible for responding to COVID-19 concerns and how to contact them.
Encourage staff and performers to take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories about COVID-19, including social media if they are feeling overwhelmed or distressed.
Promote healthy eating, exercising, getting sleep, and finding time to unwind.
Encourage staff members and performers to talk with people they trust about their concerns and how they are feeling.
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: All Completed July 9, 2020
Will review August 6th, 2020
Will upload this plan to the website 8/11
Daily Readiness Assessment
Policies & Procedures
Maintain regular contact with local health authorities to and review relevant local/state regulatory agency policies and orders for updates. - Keller
Ensure a staff person is responsible for responding to COVID-19 concerns is assigned - Libby/Kimberly
Monitor absenteeism of performers and staff. - Kimberly
Conduct daily health checks (e.g., temperature screening and/or symptom checking) of staff and performers, as possible, and in accordance with any applicable privacy laws and regulations.) - Scheduled Libby/Kimberly/Keller
Ensure options for flexible worksites (e.g., telework) and flexible work hours (e.g., staggered shifts) are available and used when needed.
Ensure performers are kept together in small groups with dedicated staff and remain with the same group throughout the day.
Adhere to and review protocols to limit contact between small groups and with other performers’ guardians. - Scheduled
Ensure small groups maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet to avoid mixing between groups, if possible. - Only one small group at a time at all scheduled events
Ensure performers eat in separate areas or with their small group.
Ensure each performer’s belongings are separated from others’ and in individually labeled containers, cubbies, or designated areas.
Monitor safe and correct use and storage of cleaners and disinfectants, including storing products securely away from children. - Kimberly
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation when cleaners and disinfectant are used to prevent children or staff from inhaling toxic fumes. - Keller
Ensure ventilation systems operate properly. - Kimberly
Ensure seating is spaced at least 6 feet apart. - Keller
For communal spaces, ensure staggered use, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared objects between users. - Kimberly
Increase circulation of outdoor air as much as possible (e.g., opening windows and doors when it is safe to do so). - Kimberly
NOTES & NEXT STEPS: Completed 7/11/20
There are currently no plans for food to be offered at any Phase 1 or Phase 2 events.
For Phase 1 event - participants are asked to keep belongings in their vehicle
Performers will be assigned chairs, located 6 ft away from each other’s chairs.
Performers will be scheduled in groups of 4 - 8 for rehearsal/filming. There will never be more than 10 people in the theater at once. Daily assessment will be reviewed daily.
Covid-19 Enhanced Cleaning Checklist
Date:__________Time:__________
Disinfect the following areas
Front door door handles
Interior Doors
Side exterior door door handle
All handrails
Door into the restrooms
All door handles for the all stalls
All sink handles
All toilet handles
Monitor and restock supplies including:
soap hand sanitizer (at least 60 % alcohol)
paper towels
tissues
cleaning and disinfection supplies
cloth face coverings (as feasible)
Daily Health Assessment
Google form to be sent to each staff member/performer each day: HERE
Preparing For If Someone Gets Sick
Before Someone Get Sick
Make sure staff and families know they should not come to Ignite, and that they should notify Ignite staff if they become sick with COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms or a confirmed or suspected case.
Develop systems to:
Have individuals self-report to the administrators if they have symptoms of COVID-19, a positive test for COVID-19, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
Notify individuals of closures and restrictions put in place to limit COVID-19 exposure.
Develop policies for returning to Ignite after COVID-19 illness. CDC’s criteria to discontinue home isolation and quarantine can inform these policies.
Identify an isolation room or area to separate anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms.
If a person becomes sick and needs to be transported, establish procedures to ensure safe transporting.
Develop a plan to support staff, students, and families experiencing trauma or challenges related to COVID-19.
Preparing For If Someone Gets Sick
When Someone Gets Sick
Immediately separate individuals with COVID-19 symptoms.
Care for sick individuals following CDC guidance for caring for yourself or others who are sick, found here.
If necessary, transport sick individual(s) to a healthcare facility, depending on how severe their symptoms are. If calling an ambulance or bringing someone to the hospital, try to call first to alert them that the person may have COVID-19. Will notify parents first
Close off areas used by a sick person and do not use these areas until after cleaning and disinfecting them (for outdoor areas, this includes surfaces or shared objects in the area, if applicable). For .Zack filming, the dressing room will be the designated area.
Preparing For If Someone Gets Sick
After Someone Gets Sick
In accordance with state and local laws and regulations, notify local health officials, staff, and families of cases of COVID-19 while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Notify individuals of closures and restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 exposure.
Advise those who have had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 to stay home, self monitor for symptoms, and follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.
Wait at least 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible.
Ensure safe and correct use and storage of cleaning and disinfection products, including storing them securely away from children.
Phase 1: Covid-19 Mitigation Policies
Reopening for a one-day, outdoor event
Ignite Executive staff to complete general, monthly & daily readiness assessments
Keller point person for checking local state/city policies&orders
The Ignite office will remain closed until further notice & meetings will take place virtually.
Volunteers will be scheduled in groups no larger than 10
All volunteers, staff & participants will be required to wear a mask & Ignite will provide them.
Buffer periods will be provided between volunteer slots to allow for disinfectant
Daily health screenings & temperature checks will be administered by Kimberly for all volunteers
Social distancing will be enforced for all volunteers.
Designate staff to respond to concerns: Kimberly for parents/staff/volunteers, Libby for attendees, Covid mitigation policies posted on the Ignite website.
For communal spaces, ensure staggered use, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared objects between users. Printed /cleaning disinfectant checklists will be provided for scheduled cleanings.
If a worker or performer tests positive for COVID-19, Kimberly will be responsible for notifying state and local health departments.
Restrooms will be limited to one person at a time
Any staff member/program participant showing symptoms/testing positive will be asked not to return to work or attend event for at least 14 days.
Contracted staff members will not be asked to attend work in person at this time.
Additional signage will be posted regarding mitigation policies.
Phase 2: Covid-19 Mitigation Policies
Reopening for in person rehearsal/filming in slightly larger groups
Ignite Executive staff to complete general, monthly & daily readiness assessments
Keller will be responsible for checking local state/city policies & orders daily
Designate staff to respond to concerns: Kimberly for parents/staff/volunteers, Libby for attendees, Covid mitigation policies posted on the Ignite website.
The Ignite office will remain closed until further notice.
All Ignite staff to complete the Mo ArtSafe training video
All Ignite meetings will take place virtually.
All rehearsals before filming week will take place virtually.
Only essential staff members will be scheduled to attend in person rehearsal/filming.
Performers + staff will be scheduled in groups no larger than 10 in the theatre/rehearsal room.
If a worker or performer tests positive for COVID-19, Kimberly will be responsible for notifying state and local health departments.
Any staff member/program participant showing symptoms/testing positive will be asked not to return to work or attend event for at least 14 days.
Additional signage will be posted regarding mitigation policies.
Usage of shared tools, equipment, furniture, props and, costumes will be prohibited.
Ignite will send a copy of this preparedness plan to The Kranzberg Arts Foundation for review.
Buffer periods will be provided between performer slots to allow for disinfectant. For communal spaces, ensure staggered use, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared objects between users. Printed cleaning/disinfectant checklists will be provided.
Administrative Controls - Ignite will maintain a continuous log of every person to enter the building from Ignite.
Daily health screenings & temperature checks will be administered by Kimberly for all staff & performers.
Performers will be advised to wait in their vehicle until permitted inside, to receive health screening/temp check at the box office & to exit through the performer side entrance.
All volunteers, staff & participants will be required to wear a mask & Ignite will provide them.
Social distancing will be enforced for all staff & performers.
Performers will have designated 6ft squares in the audience with a chair for their belongings
Performers will have designated 6ft squares taped out on the stage.
Restrooms will be limited to one person at a time.
The use of water fountains will be prohibited
Staff & performers will be advised to regularly wash and/or sanitize their hands
Phase 2A: Covid-19 Mitigation Policies
Reopening for in person rehearsal/filming in small groups
Ignite Executive staff to complete general, monthly & daily readiness assessments
Keller will be responsible for checking local state/city policies & orders daily
Designate staff to respond to concerns: Kimberly for parents/staff/volunteers, Libby for attendees, Covid mitigation policies posted on the Ignite website.
A mix of virtual rehearsals & in person rehearsals.
Only essential staff members will be scheduled to attend in person rehearsal/filming.
The Covid-19 Indoor Safety Guideline will be used in determining how many people can be in each filming location. Resource found here: https://indoor-covid-safety.herokuapp.com/
If a worker or performer tests positive for COVID-19, Kimberly will be responsible for notifying state and local health departments.
Any staff member/program participant showing symptoms/testing positive will be asked not to return to work or attend event for at least 14 days.
Additional signage will be posted regarding mitigation policies.
Usage of shared tools, equipment, furniture, props and, costumes will be limited with attention to sanitation procedures.
Buffer periods will be provided between filming slots to allow for disinfectant. For communal spaces, ensure staggered use, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared objects between users. Printed cleaning/disinfectant checklists will be provided.
Administrative Controls - Ignite will maintain a continuous log of every person to enter the building from Ignite.
Daily health screenings & temperature checks will be administered by Kimberly for all staff & performers. (See updated screening information on page 14)
Performers will be required to maintain social distancing while waiting to enter the building with 6ft. Markers prepared ahead of time.
All volunteers, staff & participants will be required to wear a mask & Ignite will provide them.
Social distancing will be enforced for all staff & performers when not being filmed.
Performers will have designated 6ft squares throughout the room with a chair for their belongings
Restrooms will be limited to one person at a time.
The use of water fountains will be prohibited
Staff & performers will be advised to regularly wash and/or sanitize their hands
Exits & entrances will be mapped out
2 windows (one on each side of the room) will be open to allow for cross ventilation
Phase 2B: Covid-19 Mitigation Policies
Reopening for in person rehearsal/camp/classes, in person filming, in person household performances, small group live performances
Ignite Executive staff to complete general, monthly & daily readiness assessments
Keller will be responsible for checking local state/city policies & orders daily
Designate staff to respond to concerns: Kimberly for parents/staff/volunteers, Libby for attendees, Covid mitigation policies posted on the Ignite website.
All in person rehearsals will have a zoom option
Only essential staff members will be scheduled to attend in person activities.
The Covid-19 Indoor Safety Guideline will be used in determining how many people can be in each filming location. Resource found here: https://indoor-covid-safety.herokuapp.com/
If a worker or performer tests positive for COVID-19, Kimberly will be responsible for notifying state and local health departments.
Any staff member/program participant showing symptoms/testing positive will be asked not to return to work or attend event for at least 14 days.
Additional signage will be posted regarding mitigation policies.
Usage of shared tools, equipment, furniture, props and, costumes will be limited with attention to sanitation procedures.
For communal spaces, ensure staggered use, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared objects between users. Printed cleaning/disinfectant checklists will be provided.
Administrative Controls - Ignite will maintain a continuous log of every person to enter the building from Ignite.
Daily health screenings & temperature checks will be administered by Kimberly for all staff & performers. (See updated screening information on page 14)
Performers will be required to maintain social distancing while waiting to enter the building with 3ft. Markers prepared ahead of time.
All volunteers, staff & participants will be required to wear a mask while indoors & Ignite will provide them if needed. Outdoor performances will allow for social distancing and masks will be optional
Restrooms will be limited to one person at a time.
The use of water fountains will be prohibited for drinking but used for refilling water bottles
Staff & performers will be advised to regularly wash and/or sanitize their hands
Exits & entrances will be mapped out
2 windows (one on each side of the room) will be open to allow for cross ventilation
Phase 3: Covid-19 Mitigation Policies
Reopening for in person rehearsal/camp/classes, in person filming, in person live audiences
Ignite Executive staff to complete monthly readiness assessments
Keller will be responsible for checking local state/city policies & orders daily
Designate staff to respond to concerns: Kimberly for parents/staff/volunteers, Libby for attendees, Covid-19 mitigation policies posted on the Ignite website.
All in person rehearsals will have a zoom option.
The Covid-19 Indoor Safety Guideline will be used in determining how many people can be in each filming location. Resource found here: https://indoor-covid-safety.herokuapp.com/
If a staff member or performer tests positive for COVID-19, Kimberly will be responsible for notifying state and local health departments.
Any staff member/program participant showing symptoms/testing positive will be asked not to return to work or attend event for at least 14 days.
Any unvaccinated staff member/program participant exposed to someone that has tested positive for Covid-19 will be asked not to return to work or attend event for at least 14 days. Any vaccinated staff member/program participant exposed to someone that has tested positive for Covid-19 will be asked not to return to work or attend event until a negative test is confirmed 5 - 7 days post exposure.
Additional signage will be posted regarding mitigation policies.
Usage of shared tools, equipment, furniture, props and, costumes will be limited with attention to sanitation procedures.
For communal spaces, ensure staggered use, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared objects between users. Printed cleaning/disinfectant checklists will be provided.
Administrative Controls - Ignite will maintain a continuous log of every person to enter the building from Ignite.
Daily health screenings & temperature checks will be administered for all staff & performers. (See updated screening information on page 14)
All volunteers, staff, volunteers & audiences members will be required to wear a mask while indoors & Ignite will provide them if needed. Outdoor performances will allow for social distancing and masks will be optional. Vaccinated cast members will have the option of wearing a mask on stage.
Restrooms will be limited to one person at a time in rehearsal space and every other stall in theater.
The use of water fountains will be prohibited for drinking but used for refilling water bottles.
Staff & performers will be advised to regularly wash and/or sanitize their hands.
Exits & entrances will be mapped out.
2 windows (one on each side of the room) will be open to allow for cross ventilation at rehearsal.
Audience members will be asked to verbally acknowledge that they are no feeling any of the CDC listed Covid-19 symptoms, wear a mask, and have access to sanitizer upon arrival.
Phase 3B: Covid-19 Mitigation Policies
Reopening for in person rehearsal/camp/classes, in person live audiences
All in person rehearsals will have a zoom option.
Any staff member/program participant showing symptoms/testing positive will be asked not to return to work or attend rehearsal/event for the amount of time outlined by the CDC.
Usage of shared tools, equipment, furniture, props and, costumes will have enhanced sanitation procedures.
Administrative Controls - Ignite will maintain a continuous log of every person to enter the building from Ignite.
Temperature checks will be administered for all staff & performers.
All volunteers, staff, volunteers & audiences members will be required to wear a mask while indoors & Ignite will provide them if needed. Outdoor performances will allow for social distancing and masks will be optional. Vaccinated cast members may have the option of wearing a mask on stage.
Restrooms will be limited to one person at a time in rehearsal space and every other stall in theater.
Staff & performers will be advised to regularly wash and/or sanitize their hands.
Audience members will be asked wear a mask, and have access to sanitizer upon arrival.