COVID Safety Guidelines for Theatre School classes & productions:
We care about your safety and that of our students, patrons, artists, and staff. We work hard to ensure that our facilities and procedures are in compliance with recommended Covid-19 health and safety guidelines. Our attendance policies are decided in accordance with CDC, State, local, and union health recommendations and may be adjusted as needed based on public health data.
In alignment with the State of California, which has removed mask and vaccine requirements for indoor events, effective April 12th, 2021 North Coast Repertory Theatre will not require students or patrons to provide proof of vaccination or to wear masks while attending shows or events. However, we still strongly recommend mask-wearing if experiencing symptoms or staying home and urge our students and patrons to be vaccinated.
If you are feeling sick or exhibiting any COVID-19-like symptoms, or if you have been exposed to COVID-19 within five days of attending a class or performance, we recommend you stay home and contact your teacher to notify them of your absence or Patron Services to reschedule your tickets. They can be reached at (858) 481-1055 or boxoffice@northcoastrep.org
To ensure your health and safety, we have updated our attendance policy. We will continually be reviewing. Please check back here for any additional updates.
For Students:
In accordance with recommendations from the California Department of Public Health and West Coast Health Alliance the Theatre School @ North Coast Rep holds these Covid-19 standards:
- Recommend Covid-19 Vaccinations (See CDPH Table of recommendations for all who are at risk HERE🙂
- Recommend staying home or wearing a mask if experiencing symptoms or a positive Covid-19 test.
- Masks are recommended to be worn at all times indoors after being exposed to anyone who has tested positive or experienced symptoms
- If any student or family member of a student experiences symptoms of any illness, student is encouraged stay at home and self-quarantine for at least 24 hours and is encouraged to provide a negative COVID test before returning for the next rehearsal, camp or class period
- Hand Sanitizer is provided, and students are encouraged to maintain personal hygiene
- Temperature checks may be administered if student suspects potential fever, and parents may be contacted to take student home
- All snack or meal breaks should take place outdoors or maintained in the Theatre School kitchen space
- If testing positive but experiencing no symptoms, following CDC recommendation, a student may return to camp or class period
- Theatre School studio or classroom space will maintain appropriate ventilation during space use
If families are concerned about participation in our Theatre School program due to Covid-19 risks, we recommend limiting involvement to our “Behind the Mask Improv” courses, or reaching out to Theatre School Director, Ben Cole, Ben@NorthCoastRep.org.
Thank you for helping to keep all our students and families healthy and safe.
For Audience at Student Productions and Showcase Performances:
- Audience members experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, and cough are not recommended to attend performances. If you need to cancel your tickets due to illness, you may receive a refund by calling the box office prior to the start of performances *Box Office: 858-481-1055
Thank you all for your patience and continued support as we navigate through these challenging times. We’re all in this together!