COVID-19 and what it means for us

I have been receiving calls, emails, texts and remind messages non-stop about what next school year (2020-2021) will look like and, to be honest, I really have no idea.  I have been a part of several professional developments, several creative collaborations, and have read every release from our school district & state, but we are still in "wait and see" mode.  I do have a few answers about how theatre will work for our advanced theatre classroom if we do open schools according to CDC guidelines:

1. We will be 6 feet apart onstage, 12 feet if we are un-masked.
2. Masks- yes, they will be a part of our new normal for some time.
3. You will need a way to record yourself (phone, tablet, computer, camera, camcorder) as part of our assignments.  We will have to move many of the things I had planned to online only.
4. Sanitizing- We should get in the habit of sanitizing our hands, washing our hands, and touching items as little as possible daily.  We also need to recognize the importance of safety for our audience (if we are allowed to have one) and make sanitizing a number one priority.

As a creative collective, we are hurting.  We are losing jobs, we are having a hard time making ends meet.  Theatre is hurting, y'all.  Until we can reopen properly, theatre as an art will continue to fall apart unless we come up with creative, informed ideas to create!  Please comment below any ideas you have to keep our theatre afloat! 

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