COVID POLICIES

(CURRENT TO NOVEMBER 21, 2021)

Updates will be made to this Policy as Government Legislation and Public Health Guidance changes. Please check our website for updates.

Vaccination Requirements - all SST patrons will need to provide proof of full vaccination status with either a Health Canada or CDC authorized vaccine. “Fully vaccinated” means that the date of attendance must be at least 14 days after receiving either the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or 14 days following a single dose vaccine (i.e. Johnson & Johnson). An official proof of vaccination receipt — displayed either on a smartphone or with a physical copy of the proof of vaccination — must be presented at time of entry into the theatre.

All patrons 18 years or older must also present government-issued ID. Patrons younger than 18 may use a government-issued ID or school ID. Patrons under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Exceptions will be made only for patrons who provide proof of exemption as required by the Province.

For your safety, as well as that of our performers and volunteers, and in accordance with this Provincial order, SST will not admit any patrons who are unable to provide this required documentation.

All members of each production are required to comply with these requirements as well.

**NB: With the recent approval of vaccines for children from 5-11 years of age, these requirements will change when this is rolled out fully in the community.

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COVID POLICIES

(CURRENT TO NOVEMBER 21, 2021)

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Masks - All patrons, SST volunteers and visitors will be required to wear a mask that fully covers the nose, mouth, and chin at all times during their visit to the theatre. Masks should fit snugly against the face without gaps; cloth masks should have at least two layers of fabric. Neck gaiters and bandanas are not permitted. Masks must be worn during the performance.

Physical Distancing - Measures have been put into place to assist in keeping patrons apart from other patrons as much as possible throughout their visit to the theatre. We ask that our patrons self-monitor their physical distance around other patrons as well.

Sanitizer Stations - We ask that you use the hand sanitizer provided as you enter the building. Sanitizer can also be found at designated points throughout the building.

Cleaning - Enhanced cleaning measures have been put into place before, during and after each rehearsal and performance. Common contact surfaces and washrooms are regularly sanitized by our volunteers. Capacity limits will be in place for the washrooms, so remember to “go before you come”!

Contact Tracing - For contact tracing purposes, the ticket purchaser will be considered the primary contact for any guests in their party and will be expected to have contact info for each member of their party.

Refreshments - Please note that our first show BURN has no intermission. As such refreshments will not be for sale, but water will be available. The availability of refreshments for future performances will be determined on a show-by-show basis.

Disclaimer - By purchasing a ticket to any performance at The South Simcoe Theatre, you are agreeing to abide by all of the guidelines listed above without exception. Compliance with these guidelines minimizes the risk of exposure to COVID-19 but cannot eliminate the potential of exposure and you accept any remaining risks. SST reserves the right to cancel any ticketed event if the rate of community transmission of COVID-19 increases at a rate where the public’s health warrants it.

Questions?

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FOUR PLAY SUBMISSIONS

PLAYWRIGHTS WANTED!

The South Simcoe Theatre of Cookstown is currently seeking new plays for the 14^th year of our reading series:

FOUR PLAY: A SHOWCASE OF PLAY READINGS

Audiences will be treated to a showcase of lightly rehearsed readings of plays never before seen or heard on stage.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS

November 30^th, 2021

Original sketches, monologues, short or full-length plays accepted! While we are accepting all submissions, the intent of Four Play is to give local & unpublished writers an opportunity to hear their words aloud.

Our expected performance dates are June 2^nd to 5^th, 2022 during Wing Ding weekend, but if we are not able to hold in person performances, we will return to a virtual format.

For more information on how to become involved or to submit a play, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 ACT-CO INFORMATION

The South Simcoe Theatre is a part of the Association of Community Theatres – Central Ontario (ACT-CO). During this time, ACT-CO has been investigating many avenues to assist community theatres. For further information and helpful documents go to the ACT-CO website (www.actco.ca).