COVID - Victoria Playhouse

COVID-19 Operational Plan

We look forward to welcoming you back to PEI’s Longest Running Little Theatre. This outlines the COVID-19 specific policies and procedures under which Victoria Playhouse will be operating for the summer of 2021.

Physical Distancing

Measures used to maintain physical distancing	Steps taken to ensure minimal interaction of people. (2 metres separation)
Between employees	Employee workstations will be separated by six or more feet.
Between clients	Each party will be at least six feet from other parties once seated. While clients are no longer required to wear masks, we strongly encourage mask-wearing until you are seated in the auditorium. Please be mindful of social distancing while not seated.
Between employees and clients	There will be a plexiglass barrier at the box office counter. Staff will wear masks at all times.

Policy for Exclusion of Employees Requiring Self-Isolation

Each employee must notify management immediately if they have travelled outside of Atlantic Canada.

Illness/Exclusion Policy

Management will clearly communicate to all staff the exclusion policy in place for any employee displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

All staff must self-monitor for symptoms and report to their supervisor if they have concerns about possible COVID exposure or possible symptoms.
Any staff member developing symptoms of COVID-19 at work must immediately perform hand hygiene, report to manager, avoid contact with staff and leave as soon as it is safe to do so.
Symptomatic staff will be required to self-isolate until tested for COVID-19 and the results are confirmed.
If the test results are negative for COVID-19 but the staff member remains ill and/or symptomatic, they should remain on sick leave.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

cough (new or exacerbated chronic)
headache
fever/chills
sore throat
marked fatigue
sneezing
congestion
body aches
runny nose

Enhanced Cleaning and Disinfection of Shared Areas and Surfaces

Cleaning removes visible soil and/or dirt from surfaces. Cleaning works by using soap and water to physically remove germs from surfaces.
Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to destroy germs.
Ensure to CLEAN visibly dirty surfaces, prior to DISINFECTION.

Name of cleaning product:	Lysol All-Purpose Spray Cleaner
Name of disinfectant:	Lysol All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

Shared Areas and Surfaces that will be cleaned and disinfected regularly:

Location	Frequency
Bathroom surfaces	Every 30 minutes when customers present
Box Office Counter	Every 30 minutes when customers present.

Hand Washing /Sanitizer Stations

We all have to do our part to prevent the spread of illness. We know that practicing good hygiene is an essential part of preventing the spread of COVID-19. To protect yourself and others from getting sick, take the following precautions:

wash your hands often (in addition to routine times such as after using the washroom, before eating, when handling food for the public),
cough/sneeze into your elbow or tissue and throw away,
avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands,
use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available.

Hand Washing Stations	Location
Staff	Washrooms and Kitchen
Public	Washrooms

Hand Washing Stations	Location
Staff	Box office and backstage
Public	On box office counter

Capacity Limits

Although Provincial regulations allow customer seating capacity at 100, actual seating capacity averages 42 because of the 6’ social distancing requirements.

Area	# of individuals per area	If multiple gatherings at the same time, outline how groups will be kept separate (e.g. dividers between spaces in open areas, entry/exits, etc.), use of washroom/change room, any shared staff etc.
Auditorium – Customers	Max of 100 individuals	These groups will be separated by at least 6’ at all times. They have separate entrances and separate washroom facilities.
Backstage – Performers	Max of 8 individuals	These groups will be separated by at least 6’ at all times. They have separate entrances and separate washroom facilities.