Immuno-Inclusivity in Opera

Part 3: Calls to Action

3.4 Venues and venue operators

Part 3: Calls to Action: contents
  1. Part 3: Calls to Action
  2. 3.1 Everyone who can
  3. 3.2 Presenters, producers, and production companies
  4. 3.3 Workers
  5. 3.4 Venues and venue operators
  6. 3.5 Instructors, coaches, and learning environments
  7. 3.6 Professional organizations, associations, unions, and worker representatives
  8. 3.7 Funding bodies
  • Improve indoor air quality, working to meet ASHRAE standard 241 (airborne illnesses) and ASHRAE 44 (wildfire smoke) (See: 4.2 Cleaning the air)
  • Share clean air specs publicly (e.g., in accessibility info, venue tech specs)
  • Implement a fragrance/scent-free policy
  • Use informed substitution to choose “greener,” less- or non-toxic cleaning products
  • Make masks available (preferably N95s) to patrons and staff
  • Share immuno-inclusivity info and expectations (e.g., via signage, website, rental contracts)
  • Train staff in health, safety, and accessibility measures and protocols (usage, audience support, accommodations, incident response)
  • Use capacity limits and crowd control to reduce overcrowding

See: 4.1 Checklists

Ticketing

  • Provide “know-before-you-go” reminders in advance emails
  • Have a clear refund/exchange policy and direct patrons to stay home if sick
  • Provide fields for patrons to share access needs, and a contact point for questions, concerns, or voluntary illness exposure notification
Part 3: Calls to Action: contents
  1. Part 3: Calls to Action
  2. 3.1 Everyone who can
  3. 3.2 Presenters, producers, and production companies
  4. 3.3 Workers
  5. 3.4 Venues and venue operators
  6. 3.5 Instructors, coaches, and learning environments
  7. 3.6 Professional organizations, associations, unions, and worker representatives
  8. 3.7 Funding bodies