“With the fall performance season underway, many Columbus performing-arts organizations will require all patrons, staff and volunteers to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19,” writes Earl Hopkins in Monday’s (9/20) Columbus Dispatch (OH). “This move comes in response to the notable rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations within Greater Columbus. Participating organizations include BalletMet, the Columbus Symphony, Chamber Music Columbus, Chamber Music Connection, Opera Columbus, Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO), Drexel Theatre, Jazz Arts Group, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Shadowbox Live, Short North Stage, Broadway in Columbus and all venue spaces under the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) umbrella … Anyone entering an arts event or performance must show proof of full vaccination with an Astra Zeneca, J&J, Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or a negative COVID test with their valid ticket and corresponding government-issued ID…. ‘We want to make sure our doors stay open and audiences are comfortable coming to our performances and they are healthy while they’re here,’ CAPA President and CEO Chad Whittington said…. The arts organizations will continue assessing the effects of the ongoing pandemic and adjust safety requirements and procedures based on the guidance of public health officials.”
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