COVID-19 UPDATES

Safety protocols mandated by the Dickinson County Health Officials, State of Kansas, and the CDC will be followed to ensure safety for all during this time. Please call our office for more details and information. Even with everchanging regulations, we promise to continue safety and comfortability for all while creating art, telling stories, and continuing to do what we love and cherish - live theatre. 

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Safety Protocols and Procedures

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•  Social Distancing – Please keep social distancing rules of 6 feet apart inside the building when possible. 

• Physical Touch – It is recommended that you limit all physical touch of the skin between parties. After physical touch, be sure to use hand sanitizer or wash your hands for 20 seconds.

• Washing hands – All hands must be washed thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water at least every hour. This is to keep germs and spread to a minimum.

• Hand Sanitizer – We require you to have access to hand sanitizer at all times. It will be readily within range to access it throughout the facilities. Use hand sanitizer as much as needed when adhering to social distancing and physical touch regulations.

• Face coverings – Face Coverings are only required if you are feeling under with weather in any capacity. Please be courteous of those around you. Instructions for Face coverings: Wash your hands before putting on a face covering. Remove your face covering using the straps to avoid touching the part that protects your face. Wash cloth face coverings after each use, and wear other masks only according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Temperature screening – Please be aware of your current health state. GPT will be screening every staff member and actor as needed.

• Vaccinations - All actors, staff, and production team members will be asked to be completely vaccinated and boosted prior to the contract start dates. All actors, staff, and team members will be subject to frequent COVID-19 testing (with negative results). **See below.

• Testing - All actors, staff, and production team members will be expected to test NEGATIVE for COVID-19. No exceptions. This will happen prior to contract start date, weekly throughout the contract, and as necessary demanded by the GPT Health Officials. 

• Face touching – All should avoid touching your own face, nose, mouth, eyes, etc. If you must, please use hand sanitizer or wash your hands immediately before and after.

• Cough and Sneeze Etiquette - All should cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue, or an elbow or shoulder if no tissue is available, followed by thorough handwashing/hand sanitizer (this includes while wearing a face covering).

• Sanitization – Every surface in GPT's facilities is disinfected after each use. Disinfectant spray is used on all surfaces (even those not directly touched), as well as all parts the theatre that may be touched by an individual (handles, switches, handrails, chairs, doors, props, set pieces, etc.). Disinfectant and cleaning supplies are provided if anyone should need them.

• Emergencies – In any emergency, immediately contact the health officials in Dickinson County or at GPT. In any circumstance, use your common sense and do the next right thing. Proper safety etiquette is required by all. Safety and comfortability are the LARGEST priority in our workplace. Any questions and concerns should be addressed. Make smart, positive, and healthy choices keeping yourself and all surrounding you in mind.