Due to Covid-19, the Peoria Players Theatre has developed a plan to keep everyone safe and socially distant
by following the CDC Guidelines. Please review prior to attending a show at Peoria Players Theatre.
by following the CDC Guidelines. Please review prior to attending a show at Peoria Players Theatre.
Everyone entering the building or any Peoria Players event, must wear a mask at all times. If you don’t have a mask, a mask will be provided for you.
ENTERING/LOBBY:
1. Signage with mask and social distancing policies will be posted on the doors, in the lobby and on the lobby floor.
2. Those who need to pay for tickets will enter through the front doors and go to the box office windows.
3. Those who are picking up paid tickets will enter through the upper side door, Lake Street side of the building, and go to the sliding window in the back of the box office.
AUDITORIUM/SEATING:
1. There will be a designated entrance and a designated exit in and out of the auditorium. Audience right will be the entrance, and audience left will be the exit. Signage will be posted. Tickets will be checked, not ripped or collected, limiting handling of tickets.
2. Seating will be socially distanced by rows and theater seats.
3. Only three people maximum may be seated on either side of the wheelchair platform. Wheelchairs will decrease this allowance.
4. Patrons must wear masks throughout the entire performance.
5. Coat rack will not be provided.
6. Hand sanitizer stations will be provided.
7. Programs will be located on tables for patrons to pick up.
8. The auditorium, lobbies, restrooms, backstage and box office will be cleaned and sanitized every day.
CONCESSIONS: (TBD) *At this time, no concessions or water will be available.*
1. Closed until further notice.
2. Water fountain will be off-limits.
3. Social distancing in the lobby must be enforced, both by utilizing the lobby floor stickers and with help from staff and volunteers.
4. Once concessions return, masks and gloves will be worn at all times, and the concession stand will be wiped down and sanitized once the show begins, after intermission and after the performance. This includes the doors/ handles.
RESTROOMS:
1. Restrooms will be monitored to prevent overcrowding.
2. Social distancing will be enforced while waiting in line.
3. Restrooms will be cleaned once the show begins, after intermission and after the performance.
ENTERING/LOBBY:
1. Signage with mask and social distancing policies will be posted on the doors, in the lobby and on the lobby floor.
2. Those who need to pay for tickets will enter through the front doors and go to the box office windows.
3. Those who are picking up paid tickets will enter through the upper side door, Lake Street side of the building, and go to the sliding window in the back of the box office.
AUDITORIUM/SEATING:
1. There will be a designated entrance and a designated exit in and out of the auditorium. Audience right will be the entrance, and audience left will be the exit. Signage will be posted. Tickets will be checked, not ripped or collected, limiting handling of tickets.
2. Seating will be socially distanced by rows and theater seats.
3. Only three people maximum may be seated on either side of the wheelchair platform. Wheelchairs will decrease this allowance.
4. Patrons must wear masks throughout the entire performance.
5. Coat rack will not be provided.
6. Hand sanitizer stations will be provided.
7. Programs will be located on tables for patrons to pick up.
8. The auditorium, lobbies, restrooms, backstage and box office will be cleaned and sanitized every day.
CONCESSIONS: (TBD) *At this time, no concessions or water will be available.*
1. Closed until further notice.
2. Water fountain will be off-limits.
3. Social distancing in the lobby must be enforced, both by utilizing the lobby floor stickers and with help from staff and volunteers.
4. Once concessions return, masks and gloves will be worn at all times, and the concession stand will be wiped down and sanitized once the show begins, after intermission and after the performance. This includes the doors/ handles.
RESTROOMS:
1. Restrooms will be monitored to prevent overcrowding.
2. Social distancing will be enforced while waiting in line.
3. Restrooms will be cleaned once the show begins, after intermission and after the performance.
LATE SEATING
Late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and may not be possible for some performances. If you arrive late, ushers will seat you at the earliest appropriate time during the performance, usually at the end of a scene. Out of respect for the performers and other audience members, you will be asked to wait in the lobby with an usher until the appropriate seating break. If you need to leave a performance early, we ask that you leave at a point in the performance when moving around would be a minimal disturbance to those around you, such as during applause.
CELL PHONE & CAMERA USAGE
Peoria Players asks that you turn off all electronic devices during the performance. Taking pictures and video recording is prohibited inside the theater auditorium.
LOUD TALKING & DISRUPTIONS DURING PERFORMANCES
Disruptions are not tolerated. If anyone disturbs the audience or interferes with the performance, the patron will be required to leave with no refund forthcoming.
CHILDREN
All persons entering the theatre, including babies in arms, must have a ticket. Please carefully consider whether a performance is appropriate for your child before planning to attend. Also, please be aware that disruptive patrons, including children, will not be allowed to remain in the theatre. Be considerate of others in the audience and of your child’s comfort.
ANIMALS
Service animals are permitted at Peoria Players. Please call our box office ahead of time so we may make accommodations for your service animal in the theater auditorium.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
No food or beverages are allowed inside the theater auditorium.
SMOKING
Smoking (including electronic devices) is strictly prohibited anywhere inside Peoria Players Theatre.
Late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and may not be possible for some performances. If you arrive late, ushers will seat you at the earliest appropriate time during the performance, usually at the end of a scene. Out of respect for the performers and other audience members, you will be asked to wait in the lobby with an usher until the appropriate seating break. If you need to leave a performance early, we ask that you leave at a point in the performance when moving around would be a minimal disturbance to those around you, such as during applause.
CELL PHONE & CAMERA USAGE
Peoria Players asks that you turn off all electronic devices during the performance. Taking pictures and video recording is prohibited inside the theater auditorium.
LOUD TALKING & DISRUPTIONS DURING PERFORMANCES
Disruptions are not tolerated. If anyone disturbs the audience or interferes with the performance, the patron will be required to leave with no refund forthcoming.
CHILDREN
All persons entering the theatre, including babies in arms, must have a ticket. Please carefully consider whether a performance is appropriate for your child before planning to attend. Also, please be aware that disruptive patrons, including children, will not be allowed to remain in the theatre. Be considerate of others in the audience and of your child’s comfort.
ANIMALS
Service animals are permitted at Peoria Players. Please call our box office ahead of time so we may make accommodations for your service animal in the theater auditorium.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
No food or beverages are allowed inside the theater auditorium.
SMOKING
Smoking (including electronic devices) is strictly prohibited anywhere inside Peoria Players Theatre.
