Dear Friend,
As counties, cities, and states grapple with when, how, and how much to open the country, all of us at PBD are working toward putting a plan in place to make the theatre a safe and welcoming environment when at last we can reopen. We want to share with you some of the steps we are preparing to take as we get ready for the new normal.
There will be hand sanitizer stations at every door and, pending the recommendation of scientists and medical professionals, we will likely request or insist that patrons wear masks. We are looking to purchase an electrostatic cleaning system, which is the most effective disinfection method available. It’s a chemical solution that’s sprayed on and gives 360-degree coverage to a targeted surface, finding its way into nooks and crannies and invisible areas.
We are also planning to augment our HVAC system with bipolar ionization, an air purification system that will be installed into the ductwork and which, among other benefits, reduces bacteria and viruses. We are exploring additional options as well, and we will update you as plans solidify.
As we told you last week, with our doors still closed we are launching our online version of Drama(in the)works tonight at 7pm. If you haven’t already signed up for the reading of Kristin Idaszak’s
The Surest Poison
, you can do so now at palmbeachdramaworks.org. Once you register for your virtual ticket, you will receive instructions on how to proceed. You must follow this procedure each week; we can’t make “tickets” for future readings available in advance.
Up next, on May 4, is
Death Benefits
by Hannah Benitez. A woman participates in a reality TV show in order to save her dying husband, but he has plans of his own. An exploration of intimacy, connection, and how pop culture seduces and divides us.
Following each live reading, the play of the week will be available on our YouTube page through Thursday of that same week. Then it’s gone forever. You can view the recordings at youtube.com/PalmBeachDramaworks.
Stay safe.
