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direction and will be used as such by all production
staff and artists. [8]
* Where possible, all doors should be left open to
avoid production staff and artists from having to
touch handles and doors (OSHA 14). [1,4]
* Where this is not possible and only one access method is available, social distancing protocols should be
put in place (ESA-RG 11). [1,5]
* Floor markings should be installed to show safe distancing (IATSE 20). [1,7]
* Properties Tables:
 Hand sanitizer stations should be set up near each prop
table due to it being a high touch area (AMPTP 10;
IATSE 12). [1,6,7]
 Crew and artists should be directed to use sanitizer
before picking up props for use or handoff (AMPTP
10; IATSE 11). [6,7]
 Props equipment should be wiped down with a disinfect that meets EPA guidelines and manufacturer's
guidance before and after use (ESA-RG 12; AMPTP
10). [5,6]
Quick Change Booths/Areas:
* Where possible, it is recommended that quick changes be limited or removed from a production to avoid artists having to
spend time in close proximity to staff and having staff handle
costumes more than necessary (ESA- RG 5). [1,5]
* If it is not possible to remove quick changes from a production, it is recommended that each artist have their own separate booth that only they use for each performance or that
each quick change area allows for social distancing (ESA-RG
5; IATSE 22). [1,5,7]
* Quick changes should involve as few staff as possible (IATSE
22-23). [7] If an artist can complete the change on their own,
no staff should help (ESA-RG 5). [5]
 Staff should stagger the placing of costume pieces in
each booth prior to actor call time and not enter the
space unless it is necessary in order to maintain social
distancing. [1]
 Only staff and artists that need access should be permitted (IATSE 22-23). [7]
* Areas that are to be used for other purposes than quick changes should not be used without being disinfected before and after (IATSE 12). [7]
Water Stations:
* Drinks should be individually packaged or, if drinks are to be
dispensed from a water station, soda fountain, coffee machine
or similar equipment, receptacles should not come into contact with dispensers (ESA-RG 17; AMPTP 12). [5,6]
 Staff and artists should use bottles or cups with lids.
* Hand sanitizer stations should be set up by the water stations
for staff and artists to use before touching pitchers and coolers, e.g., high-touch areas (ESA-RG 9; IATSE 12). [1,5,7]
* All eating and drinking surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected before and after use, and every 4-6 hours during extended periods of use (IATSE 11,13). [7]

Fly Rail:
* Where possible, as few crew members as possible should be
assigned to run rail cues. [1]
 The crew members will wipe down high-touch areas,
e.g. rope locks pre-show, post-show, and before and after work calls (ESA-RG 9; IATSE 12). [5,7]
* Only staff and artists that need access should be permitted
(IATSE 22-23). [1,7]
Trap Room:
* Where possible, access to the trap room should include at
least two methods. Each method will be assigned as either
entrance or exit and used as such by all production staff and
artists. [8]
 Where this is not possible and only one access method
is available, social distancing protocols should be put in
place (ESA-RG 5). [1,5]
* Where possible, all doors should be left open to avoid production staff and artists from having to touch handles and doors
(OSHA 14). [4]
 Where this is not possible, it is recommended that
hand sanitizer stations be set up at each access point
(ESA-RG 11). [1,5]
 Handles, door touch points, handrails, and elevator buttons should be sanitized multiple times during performances and work calls (ESA-RG 9; IATSE 12). [1,5,7]
* Only staff and artists that need access should be permitted
(IATSE 22-23). [1,7]
Catwalks, Grids, and Overhead Work Areas:
* Where possible, access to the catwalks should include at least
two methods. Each method will be assigned as either entrance
or exit and used as such by all production staff and artists. [8]
 Where this is not possible, and only one access method
is available, social distancing protocols should be put in
place (ESA-RG 5). [1,5]
* Where possible, all doors should be left open to avoid production staff and artists from having to touch handles and doors
(OSHA 14). [4]
 Where this is not possible it is recommended that hand
sanitizer stations be set up at each access point (ESARG 11). [1,5]

A full cleaning of all high-touch
and heavily used surfaces should
be completed at least daily with a
COVID-19 approved disinfectant or
virucide.
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