Bringing back live entertainment For an industry accustomed to the phrase, “the show must go on,” closing the theaters was no easy task The theater is a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and celebrate live art. No one can tell what the future holds, but there is one thing I am sure of: The theater is no place for fear. So, we will reopen when it is safe to do so. We are considering the measures we can take to ensure to the best of our ability the health and wellness of each person who enters — such as gloves worn by employees, stricter cleaning measures and monitoring the food and products entering the facility. We are operating with one thing in mind: fluidity. We’re rewriting the script on procedures every single day. One way we have adapted is by presenting more virtual events. We’ve expanded online content by hosting performances, Q&As, talks and our DBR Lab with Dr. Daniel Bernard Roumain. We can’t wait until we can swing open the doors. Until then, we are working to stay safe and healthy for our communities, our loved ones and ourselves. It is imperative to prioritize health and wellness — right now and every day. Read more at this link. Colleen Jennings-Roggensack has been presenting the performing arts for 35 years. She is executive director of ASU Gammage and ASU vice president for Cultural Affairs. She previously served on the National Council on the Arts.
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