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Safety Policy

Keeping our audiences, tenants, and staff safe is our utmost priority. Until the time that COVID-19 has been eliminated, any public activity will include some inherent risk. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections, we must all adopt a shared responsibility for keeping each other safe through our actions both within the building and beyond. Below is the Daryl Roth Theatre safety plan. Please take the time to review it prior to coming to the building. Please note that these policies are subject to change.

VACCINATION

Proof of vaccination is not currently required.

The Daryl Roth Theatre requires all staff, office tenants, and theatre tenants to be fully vaccinated and have received at least one booster. All medical information received in connection with this process will be kept confidential and maintained separate from employee personnel files.

“Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of the final does of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine and staying up-to-date on all authorized or approved boosters.

Those who require a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival in the building, or a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken within 6 hours of arrival in the building.

The Daryl Roth Theatre will accept the following as proof of vaccination in combination with your corresponding government-issued ID:

  • CDC vaccination card with corresponding government-issued photo ID
  • Photos of your CDC vaccination card with corresponding government-issued photo ID
  • Photocopies of your CDC vaccination card with corresponding government-issued photo ID
  • NY State Excelsior Pass with corresponding government-issued photo ID
  • Health Pass by CLEAR with corresponding government-issued photo ID

Individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are asked not to come to the building and to be tested for COVID-19 with a PCR test. In addition, we strongly encourage all individuals to stay up to date on their annual flu shots.

MASKS

At this time, all guests are strongly encouraged, but not required to wear a mask in the theatre to protect themselves and others. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home. These protocols are subject to change.

TESTING

Daryl Roth Theatre requires that all staff members provide proof of a negative PCR test once per week. Currently tests must be completed on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, and proof of negative test must be submitted no later than Wednesday. All medical information received in connection with this process will be kept confidential and maintained separate from employee personnel files.

VENTILATION

The Daryl Roth Theatre has enhanced our fresh air filtration. To mitigate the risk of airborne infection we have installed MERV-13 filters, which are changed monthly. We have added portable HEPA air purifiers to small areas that may see high traffic, such as bathrooms and dressing rooms.

CLEANING

The Daryl Roth Theatre adheres to CDC guidelines for cleaning, sanitizing and cleaning products.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html

Our facility staff maintain a cleaning log that includes the date, time, and scope of cleaning and disinfection. All public restrooms have automatic touchless faucets, soap dispensers, and toilet flushers.

A list of the EPA-approved cleaning products is available upon request.

Whenever possible, equipment should not be shared in the offices or by theatre staff. If it is necessary to share equipment, it must be wiped down and sanitized before and after each use.

HAND SANITIZATION

Sanitization stations are available at the theatre entrance and public areas. All hand sanitizer provided at the Daryl Roth Theatre contains 60% or more alcohol. The bathrooms have hand washing signage reminding guests to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTE

Because infectious diseases are spread by droplets expelled from the mouth and nose, individuals should exercise appropriate respiratory etiquette by covering their nose and mouth when sneezing, coughing, and yawning.

SYMPTOM MONITORING

Staff and guests are asked to self-monitor their health. If an individual has a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, has been exposed to someone with symptoms, or has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days, they are asked not to come to the building unless cleared by their COVID Safety Manager (CSM).

Anyone who becomes ill or has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 must report their symptoms to the General Manager and COVID Compliance Officers, who will determine next steps

Current list of COVID-19 symptoms may be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

SOCIAL DISTANCING

At this time, the state has relaxed social distancing requirements. However, we ask that individuals continue, whenever possible, to maintain social distancing.

The Daryl Roth Theatre and the DR2 Theatre are running at 100% capacity.

COMMUNICATION

The Daryl Roth Theatre will continue to communicate health and safety updates through messaging on our website, signage throughout the building, and email updates.

PROTOCOLS FOLLOWING A POSITIVE TEST

Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will not be allowed to work until they have (a) confirmed their infection status via a positive test result, and (b) a person may return to work consistent with up-to- date public health guidance, including using the CDC’s symptoms-based strategy if symptomatic and time-based strategy if asymptomatic, or otherwise cleared by a medical provider.

Any positive COVID-19 antigen test must be followed immediately up with an FDA authorized PCR test for confirmation. The CSM will take reasonable steps to ensure that anyone with a positive test immediately self-isolate. The CSM will stay in contact with anyone who is isolated due to a positive test.

If an individual is confirmed positive for COVID-19 using a PCR test, the CSM will notify others if they must also be tested. Any additional positive antigen tests must then be followed up with an FDA authorized PCR test for confirmation and follow the same self-isolation protocols. The CSM will determine who has been exposed and what additional precautions are necessary, in accordance with current CDC, OSHA, Federal, NYS, New York County, and NYC guidelines and those guidelines for community-related exposure will be followed. Anyone who may have been exposed will be immediately notified and confidentiality will be maintained as required by federal and state law.

EXPOSURE

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 you must notify the General Manager and the COVID Compliance Officer immediately.

The CDC recommends that if someone who is fully vaccinated comes into close contact with someone who is suspected of or confirmed with COVID-19, they should get a COVID test at least 5 days after exposure. They should also wear a mask in public indoor settings for 10 days after exposure.

Please refer to the CDC website for the most current and accurate updates:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html

OFFICE VISTORS

Visitors to the offices at the Daryl Roth Theatre are required to have proof of full vaccination. Office tenants should keep copies of the proof along with the appropriate contact tracing information in their offices.

Visitors will need to be met in the lobby by the office tenant and escorted to their destination. No visitors are allowed backstage of the theatres.

Daryl Roth Theatre management reserves the right to turn away any staff member or visitor who exhibit symptoms of COVID-19.

D-LOUNGE

Only patrons with tickets to a performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre will be permitted into the D- Lounge. Masks need to be worn in the D-Lounge when not actively drinking.

CONTINUED DILIGENCE

Please continue to follow these recommended guidelines inside and outside the Daryl Roth Theatre, as each person’s decisions affect not only their individual safety but that of their colleagues.

  • Avoid crowded indoor events or gatherings
  • Wear a mask when away from home, particularly on mass transit
  • Use hand sanitizer each time you come into and out of the workplace, throughout the day, and after touching common surfaces
  • Visibly soiled hands should be washed with soap at water for at least 20 seconds, as hand sanitizer is not effective on visibly soiled hands
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Avoid handshaking and hugging
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a mask, tissue, or sleeve, not your hand