Guide to Reopening Theatrical Venues

Developed by the Performing Arts Center Consortium, this guide will assist in developing individualized reopening plans that protect the health and safety of theatre staff, guests, and artists and allow you to conduct economically viable operations. They will update and redistribute this guide as necessary to reflect new information and changing recommendations. This guide also includes a reference section with other helpful resources.

This document has been developed in consultation with leading medical professionals and legal counsel and after careful consideration of governmental and public health guidelines to provide information and recommendations to individual performing arts venues to guide them in their reopening processes. The specific plans and measures adopted by individual venues will vary based upon governmental guidelines and/or mandates and upon the unique requirements of each venue

(2nd Draft Edition, 5/15/20)