At cleveland.com: "Playhouse Square will
require theatergoers to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID":
Theatergoers will have to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a recent negative test in order to
attend shows at Playhouse Square. The new policy, issued on top of the
existing mask mandate for all audience members regardless of vaccination
status, goes into effect on September 30.
“From the momentum we have created
with the successful run of ‘The Choir of Man,’ we are building toward
full-capacity performances for the return of Broadway, our beloved resident
companies, concerts and comedy shows,” said Playhouse Square President &
CEO Gina Vernaci in a press release. “We are all eager to enjoy live
performances together again; the vaccination requirement being enacted by
Playhouse Square and venues across the country enables us to maintain our
forward motion responsibly.”
The new protocols are similar to the measures
currently being enforced on Broadway in New York City. The Cleveland Orchestra
and Cleveland Pops Orchestra announced the same requirements starting on Sept.
15. . . .
Key phrase: “measures currently being enforced.” Full report is here.
Will you comply? Where
do you draw your line? Our household has
tickets for performances postponed in 2020 because of the lockdowns. We will be turning in those tickets for a tax
credit.
Is it responsible to require proof of having had a dangerous experimental gene therapyinjection in order to be seated? Showing proof of a negative test for COVID essentially validates rules that do not follow science and are merely political theater. Sad. And scary. And it’s here in Cleveland.
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