COVID Safety Webinars Always on <strong>the</strong> lookout for resources <strong>to</strong> share with our members, AACT is pleased <strong>to</strong> collaborate with Arts & Science, which provides COVID safety training and CCO Certificates for Theatre Production and Patron Safety. The curriculum for its two webinars was created with productions of varying size, scale, and budget in mind. Theatre Production – CCO Certificate & COVID Safety Training This webinar is intended for stage managers, production managers, company managers, performers, general managers, direc<strong>to</strong>rs, choreographers, designers, technicians, and o<strong>the</strong>rs who work “upstage of <strong>the</strong> proscenium.” Topics include issues relating <strong>to</strong> auditions, rehearsal rooms, load-in, tech, backstage, and dressing rooms, as well as on stage. Patron Safety – CCO Certificate & COVID Safety Training This webinar focuses on COVID safety for anyone interacting with patrons, guests, and attendees. This includes venue opera<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>the</strong>atre and house managers, ushers, ticket takers, box office, production managers/coordina<strong>to</strong>rs, among o<strong>the</strong>rs. Topics include prepping for <strong>the</strong> guest experience, pro<strong>to</strong>cols for staff, audience arrival, ticket retrieval, concessions, coat check, seating, intermission, and exiting <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre. Webinars moderated and co-taught by Lauren Class Schneider and Dr. Larry Kaskel. In addition, guests share <strong>the</strong>ir practical experience of working during <strong>the</strong> pandemic. The Theatre Production class features Bonnie Panson (Six), Cody Renard Richard (Hamil<strong>to</strong>n), and Molly Meg Legal (Ain’t Too Proud). The Patron & Guest Safety class features Valerie Simmons (The Public Theatre) and Jill Hurwitz (Grant Park Music Festival). That’s <strong>the</strong> ticket! Whe<strong>the</strong>r you sell tickets <strong>to</strong> a single performance or multiple events, in-person, or online, Tickets<strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong>City.com helps you sell more. • A FREE-TO-THE- SELLER SERVICE… • Free from set-up and percentage fees • Free from hidden fees that bite in<strong>to</strong> your bot<strong>to</strong>m line To learn more, go <strong>to</strong> Tickets<strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong>City.com or call 1-866-499-ARTS Each of <strong>the</strong> two-hour webinars are meant for those who want <strong>to</strong> be knowledgeable during <strong>the</strong> pandemic, or who aim <strong>to</strong> be COVID Compliance Officers. A quiz is administered for participants <strong>to</strong> prove competency in <strong>the</strong> subject. In addition, individuals who show command of <strong>the</strong> material are eligible for a certificate of completion as a COVID Compliance Officer for Theatre Production or Patron Safety. All attendees have access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Arts & Science resource page, filled with helpful, relevant information. (For AACT members who may be hosting a guest Equity member, AEA accepts Arts & Science for Covid Compliance Officer certificates.) Always finding valuable resources <strong>to</strong> share with our members, AACT is pleased <strong>to</strong> collaborate with Arts & Science. The classes are regularly $45, but current AACT Members receive a 10% discount <strong>to</strong> attend <strong>the</strong>se online classes. Make sure <strong>to</strong> use <strong>the</strong> discount code AACT upon checkout. This discount is applicable through Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 31, 2021. Register for your class at: artsnscience.com/classes. ♦ 34 AACT <strong>Spotlight</strong> <strong>September</strong>/Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2021
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