Rehearsal Halls

Ensure that people using transit, shuttles, car-sharing or ride-sharing adhere to all COVID-19 protocols
Conduct workplace screening as noted in Workplace Screening for all workers
Performers arrive already wearing as much of their hair/makeup and wardrobe as possible so as to reduce the need to use dressing rooms and hair/makeup and wardrobe stations

Respect occupancy limits (only show up when you are healthy and leave when finished cleaning and disinfecting personal items, stations and other areas as needed)
Maintain 2 metres’ (6 feet) physical distance whenever possible with the exception for performers who need to be closer to each other for the purposes of the performance or rehearsal
Wear a mask or face covering in enclosed spaces, particularly when physical distancing cannot be maintained
Based on provincial guidelines, all people in the venue should wear non-medical masks/face coverings with the exception of performers when necessary for the performance
Even with non-medical masks/face coverings worn, staff and performers should maintain 2 metres’ (6 feet) distance
Disinfect shared tools and surfaces with which they interact (special considerations include dance barres, floors and audio equipment)
Stagger breaks, eating opportunities and washroom use
Only authorized persons should adjust lights, temperature, windows, doors and audio/video equipment, etc.
Consider changes to artistic vision as needed to comply with health and safety protocols of various agencies and facility requirements
Place bags or personal items in individual storage space or designated area
Follow marked spaces such as circles or pathways
When leaving, take everything that you brought into the rehearsal space except properly recycled or disposed of products

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