A famous beloved frog once sang “It’s not easy being green”… and in the Arts at MU’s preparations for the fall re-opening of the Ware and Winter Centers, we’ve been singing that same tune. This summer, in anticipation of Lancaster County moving into the Green Phase, our team has been planning for the return of events, performances and patrons for our 2020-2021 Ware Center 10^th Anniversary Season. In order to make sure our facilities and events are as safe as possible, the Arts at MU staff has been executing steps of our detailed Safe Re-Opening Plan to ensure our patrons the highest level of cleanliness, minimal “touch” or contact opportunities, and CDC-appropriate social distancing are all in place so that we can return to enjoying the cultural arts together….safely. In addition to daily “deep” cleaning of the Ware and Winter Centers’ venue spaces, common areas, and restrooms, we will be instituting:

 

·      The requirement of masks for the attending public and employees

·      Separate entrances and exits to the building, clearly designated

·      Separate up and down stairways, clearly designated

·      Staggered venue entrance times and staggered, controlled exiting

·      Touchless ticket-purchasing and ticket-taking

·      Limited capacity venues, restrooms, and elevator (in accordance with CDC guidelines)

·      Socially distanced venue seating

·      The option of viewing the Arts Brochures and Programs in digital format

·      The condensing of show times and the elimination of Intermissions

·      Properly spaced and marked lobby seating

·      Socially distanced floor decals for lines, and

·      Hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.