Health & Safety
A safe return to the stage
As we present in-person performances for our 2021–2022 Season, the health and safety of our staff, artists, audiences and guests continues to be our top priority. The policies outlined below are subject to change based on evolving city, state and CDC guidelines and will remain in effect until further notice. We will keep this page up to date so you know what to expect when you visit the theater.
Thank you for helping us keep the Guthrie as safe as possible for everyone in our community.
Updated September 1, 2021
Vaccination and mask policies
For ticket holders
All ticket holders must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a lab-certified negative COVID-19 PCR test result received within 72 hours prior to entry, plus a valid photo ID. Self-administered tests will not be accepted. Full vaccination means 14 days have passed since receiving a second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
To attend a performance, all ticket holders must have the following:
- Physical vaccination card or a photo of the card on a mobile device OR proof of a lab-certified negative COVID-19 PCR test result received within 72 hours prior to entry. Self-administered tests will not be accepted. We will accept documentation via the Bindle or Docket apps.
- Valid photo ID (ticket holders under age 18 may provide a school photo ID or an official school document with the student’s name)
- Mask that securely covers the nose and mouth (no bandanas, neck gaiters or face shields)
- Valid Guthrie ticket
Theaters will be sold to full capacity without social distancing. Masks are required for all ticket holders regardless of vaccination status.
Ticket holders who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted. If you are unable to attend a performance because you are sick, are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to COVID-19 or don’t meet the requirements outlined above, you may call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 to exchange your tickets or request a refund.
While these policies are intended to ensure everyone at the Guthrie stays healthy and safe, they do not guarantee protection against COVID-19. Ticket holders assume their own risk when they enter the theater.
Arrival
We encourage you to arrive early to allow ample time to use the restroom and complete our performance check-in process. Masks are required at all times at the Guthrie. Food and beverage service is currently unavailable onsite, but we suggest these neighborhood restaurants within walking distance from the theater.
Check-in
When you arrive, take the escalator or elevators to Level Four or Level Five (balcony/slope). Follow the signs to enter the performance check-in line, where a Guthrie staff member will verify your COVID-19 vaccination and testing status. You will need to show the following:
- Physical vaccination card or a photo of the card on a mobile device OR proof of a lab-certified negative COVID-19 PCR test result received within 72 hours prior to entry. Self-administered tests will not be accepted. We will accept documentation via the Bindle or Docket apps.
- Valid photo ID (ticket holders under age 18 may provide a school photo ID or an official school document with the student’s name)
- Valid Guthrie ticket
Performance
A Christmas Carol runs approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes with intermission. If you leave the Wurtele Thrust Stage before or during the show, please see an usher for reentry.
For guests visiting the building
All guests must wear a mask that securely covers the nose and mouth when visiting the Guthrie’s indoor and outdoor public spaces during building hours. Bandanas and neck gaiters are not considered acceptable facial coverings. Proof of vaccination is not required. If you need a mask, just ask.
For Guthrie staff
Beginning September 23, 2021, all Guthrie staff, except those who have received an accommodation for medical or religious purposes, must be fully vaccinated. All Guthrie staff are required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.
Ongoing health and safety protocols
- The Guthrie closely monitors local, state and federal COVID-19 guidelines and consults with medical experts to adjust its health and safety policies as needed.
- Masks are required for all Guthrie staff, volunteers, artists, audiences and guests. Artists will not be required to wear masks while rehearsing or performing onstage.
- High-efficiency MERV 13 air filters increase fresh air intake and monitor humidity levels.
- Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building.
- Common areas and frequent touch points are disinfected multiple times a day.
Resources
For more information, visit www.mn.gov/covid19. If you lost your vaccination card, you may request a copy of your immunization record through the Minnesota Department of Health.
Not a Minnesota resident? Visit your state’s COVID-19 website to find vaccine and test locations near you.
Questions
For questions about attending a performance, contact the Box Office at 612.377.2224 or boxoffice@guthrietheater.org.
For questions about visiting the building, contact Guest Services at guthrie@guthrietheater.org.
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