FAQs for season 8

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  • Season 8 Update
    • Is Season 8 still happening?
      • Yes! In a case-by-case hybrid live/virtual manner.
      • Every production in Season 8 will be recorded and available for streaming for a limited viewing period.
      • We will consider returning to live performances on a show-by-show basis, but will only do that if we are certain that we can provide a safe and healthy space for our actors and patrons.
    • Will you continue virtual programming?
      • Yes. We will present free play readings monthly via zoom and Facebook live.
    • Will you have live offerings?
      • We hope to have live offerings later in the season, however that is dependent on the COVID climate. 
      • We will provide updates as they come via our website and email newsletter. 
    • What about Read, Rant, Relate?
      • Read, Rant, Relate will be moved online for the foreseeable future. 
  • COVID Response
    • We are taking many precautions this year due to COVID. 
      • We are monitoring the data provided by the Department of Health as we determine how our programming will be delivered.
    • When live performances resume, we will enact the following mitigation measures:
      • Limit in-person contact
      • Eliminate the distribution of tangible objects like playbills and pamphlets
      • Replace shows that have intermissions with full length one acts
      • Postpone plays with storytelling elements of physical intimacy to a later season
      • Substitute zoom chat backs for in-person chat backs
      • Reduce house time to 15 minutes prior to the performance start time
      • Remove concessions
      • Designate one door for entrances only and one door for exits only and will not allow reentry
      • Continue to utilize electronic tickets and remove any use of physical tickets
      • Use the entire Gryphon theatre rather than seating patrons on the stage
      • Socially distance audience seats
      • Require reserved seating
      • Require patrons to wear masks
      • Enact deep sanitation between each performance/use of the space
      • Provide multiple hand sanitizer stations
      • Film the productions for optional streamed viewing
    • To ensure the safety of our performers, we will:
      • Apply social distancing in our staging
      • Wear masks during rehearsals
      • Produce plays with small casts that require less physical interaction between actors
      • Require sanitation/hand washing before, after, and during rehearsals
      • Complete daily sanitization of the performance and rehearsal space
      • Limit props/designate prop handlers to limit tactile contact with physical objects
      • Utilize outdoor rehearsals whenever possible
      • Conduct tablework rehearsals and production meetings remotely
    • How will you be choosing to screen for illness? 
      • We trust that our patrons will respect the health of fellow theatre goers and elect to stay home and view the virtual streaming option if they are feeling ill.
    • What if a person starts coughing in the middle of a performance?
      • Our front-of-house staff may request that viewers leave the theatre at any time.
      • Our staff will employ deep sanitation measures between performances.
  • Live Patron Expectations, Seating, and Reservations
    • Do I have to wear a mask once in person programming starts again?
      • Yes, you will have to wear a mask inside the LPCC and inside the theatre 
    • What should I do if I’m not feeling well or have a fever?
      • We kindly ask that you remain home and utilize the virtual streaming component of our programming.
    • How will you make sure that theatre-goers are socially distanced?
      • We will only offer select seats in the reservation process that are socially distanced from other patrons.
      • Tickets must be purchased in advance. We will not sell tickets at the door.
      • We kindly request that you use the restroom before coming to the theatre in order to limit the number of shared spaces.
      • We will limit the pre-show seating time to 15 minutes and request that patrons go straight to their assigned seats upon arrival at the theatre.
      • Patrons must sit in their assigned seats and will not be granted reentry if they have to leave the theatre for any reason.
    • Will I be able to sit with my friends and family?
      • If you live with your friends/family, you may reserve seats with them. 
      • If you do not live with your friends/family, you must select socially distanced seats in the reservation process.
    • How do I make a reservation for shows offered online?
      • Season Ticket Holders and Individual Ticket Buyers do not need to make reservations to stream our Season 8 Hybrid Productions. 
      • All Season Ticket Holders and Individual Ticket Buyers receive viewing access information on the scheduled release date and may watch the production at any time during the open viewing period.
    • How do I make a reservation for shows offered in person?
      • We will return to utilizing the Gryphon Theatre’s ticketing system, Eventbrite.
      • At this time, we are not hosting live productions in the Gryphon Theatre. We will communicate the reservation process for live productions for both Season Ticket Holders and Individual Ticket Buyers when that opportunity becomes available.
    • Will there be free programming as well as paid programming?
      • Our free programming includes Drunk Shakespeare, Reading Greek Tragedy Online, and Read, Rant, Relate. These are all virtual programs.
    • Will you still be taking walk-ins once live programming resumes?
      • We will not sell tickets at the door. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
    • Will there still be concessions? 
      • No, we are eliminating the distribution of all tangible objects. 
    • Will restrooms be available once you’ve resumed in person programming?
      • We kindly request that you use the restroom before coming to the theatre. 
  • Refund Policy
    • I already purchased a subscription. Can I get a refund?
      • Since all of Season 8 is available for streaming online, we will only consider refund requests in the case of technological restrictions.
    • Can I get a refund if I am sick or a show is not offered live?
      • We kindly request that you consider our virtual viewing options before pursuing a refund.
  • Virtual Programming
    • Where can I find out about Relative Theatrics’ virtual programming?
      • On the virtual programming tab of our website (listed under Season 8) or on our Facebook page.
    • How do I access the streamed programming?
      • Drunk Shakespeare - Facebook Live
        • https://www.facebook.com/RelativeTheatrics
      • Reading Greek Tragedy Online - Private Zoom Viewing Session
        • Attendees must register in advance to receive the access link
      • Read, Rant, Relate - Private Zoom Viewing Session
        • Attendees must register in advance to receive the access link
      • Season 8 Productions - Vimeo
        • All patrons receive viewing access information on the scheduled release date and may watch the production at any time during the open viewing period.
    • Can you share recordings of past Relative Theatrics productions?
      • Due to licensing stipulations, we do not have any recorded archives of past productions.
  • Auditions
    • Will you be having auditions for the 2020/2021 season?
      • We are casting our productions on a show-by-show basis. If you are interested in being considered for a role, please send your headshot and resume to amason@relativetheatrics.com, along with an artistic statement that communicates why you want to work with Relative Theatrics.
  • Miscellaneous
    • I have a question that wasn’t addressed here. How can I get in touch?
      • We are more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have! Contact information can be found on the Contact tab of our website.

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