These Jersey City Theaters Will Implement COVID Protocol

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Three Jersey City theaters and are planning on reopening with protocol in place to limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The Jersey City Theater Center, Speranza Theatre Company and Art House Productions will implement special protocol for COVID-19 as they reopen. All three are part of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance. The theaters will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test and indoor masking at their venue.

Audience members over the age of 12 will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 when entering these venues. Exceptions will be made for children under 12 and people with a medical or religious exemption to vaccination. These guests must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 36 hours of the performance time or a negative antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance time. All guests, regardless of age or vaccination status, will be required to wear masks while inside the theatre building.

These guidelines will go into effect immediately and will be updated as state and federal guidance develops.

All three venues have taken the Opening Night, Opening Right pledge to follow the most current medical advice, meeting or exceeding all local and national safety guidelines, such as:

• Deep cleaning and disinfecting before all performances
• Clearly communicated mask policy
• Contactless transactions available
• Health screening before entry
• Flexible ticket policies for anyone feeling ill or at risk due to COVID-19 variants
• Sanitation stations for all patrons and staff