UPDATED JANUARY 25, 2022

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS & MASKS REQUIRED

For the health, safety and well-being of our patrons, staff and artists, Geffen Playhouse’s current COVID-19 policy requires guests to be vaccinated and to wear masks. Upon arrival and prior to entering the building, all guests must present proof that they meet the CDC definition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, either in the form of a physical vaccination card, a digital vaccination card, or a photo of the card. All guests over the age of 12 must present a photo ID along with their proof of vaccination. Children ages 6 to 11 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Guests who are exempt from COVID-19 vaccinations due to medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs will be required to take either a COVID-19 PCR test within 48 hours or a proctored COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test within 24 hours before entering the building and present their negative results at the door. COVID-19 Home Test results will not be accepted. To be eligible for an exemption due to a medical condition or restriction, or a sincerely held religious belief, a patron must provide a verbal self-attestation to qualify for the exemption.

Geffen Playhouse is partnering with CLEAR to expedite the entry process with Health Pass. For those who are interested in speeding up their entry time into the theater, you'll be able to download a free app, easily register your vaccination, and show your health pass on your phone at the door. CLEAR is a trusted platform for 100+ partners across the country.

WEARING MASKS

Masks are currently required for all guests, regardless of vaccination status. Masks must be worn over the mouth and nose at all times except when consuming beverages in a designated area outside the building, and must be worn at all times inside of the theaters.

Only these types of masks may be worn: medical/surgical masks, N95, KN95, or KF94. Unacceptable masks include: cloth, neck gaiters, bandanas, and masks with vents. Medical/surgical masks will be provided to patrons if needed.

We will not be social distancing audiences inside of the theaters.

AGE RESTRICTIONS AND ADVISORIES

Children under 6 are not admitted at Geffen Playhouse. Additional age restrictions and recommendations vary by production.

• Power of Sail: Not recommended for children under 14.
• TRAYF: Not recommended for children under 12.
• Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Not recommended for children under 14.
• Man of God: Not recommended for children under 14.
• A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill: Not recommended for children under 14.
• King Liz: Not recommended for children under 14.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

Beverages may be purchased at the Geffen Playhouse bar and consumed at a designated beverage locations outside the building. Food is not available for purchase at this time. No food or beverages are allowed inside the theaters at any time.

TALKBACK TUESDAYS

We will not be holding post-show talkbacks until further notice. The previously scheduled talkbacks for Power of Sail and TRAYF have been cancelled.

PLEASE BE KIND

These rules are temporarily in place for the safety of our staff, artists, and your fellow patrons. Thank you for being supportive and kind to ushers and front of house staff during this time.

NOTE: This policy is subject to change at any time, in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. Please check back for our current policy before your scheduled performance date.

THEATER RENOVATIONS / HEALTH & SAFETY

Geffen Playhouse has been diligently working on significant renovations, improvements, and new protocols to ensure the comfort, well-being, and safety of our patrons, including:

• Completing a systematic ventilation survey of all Geffen Playhouse areas to identify and upgrade any air balance deficiencies according to CDC guidelines.
• Upgrading and deep cleaning HVAC system to improve filtration and clean outdoor-airflow, as well as replacing all filters with MERV-13 and HEPA filters to meet the CDC and ASHRAE guidelines.
• Upgrading all bathrooms with completely touchless fixtures and faucets.
• Construction and installation of new doors from the Marcia Israel-Curley Founders Room to the outdoor Audrey Skirball Kenis patio, allowing for more access to airflow. Construction is being completed under the guidance of UCLA to preserve the historic architecture of the building.
• Paperless ticketing and programs will be available to all patrons.

WHAT’S CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS SEASONS?

2019/2020 SEASON

• Man of God: Cancelled / Rescheduled to Spring 2022
• Bernhardt/Hamlet: Cancelled / may be programmed in future
• The Enigmatist: Rescheduled to Fall 2021
• Macbeth: Cancelled / may be programmed in future

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED 2020/2021 SEASON

• Collected Stories: No longer in season line-up / may be programmed in future
• The Engagement Party: No longer in season line-up / may be programmed in future
• The Inheritance: Rescheduled to Fall 2022
• Bryan Cranston Directorial Project: Rescheduled to Spring 2022 as Power of Sail
  • Note: Bryan Cranston will perform in this production, but will not direct.
• A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill: Rescheduled to Summer 2022 in the Gil Cates Theater
• Soft Target: No longer in season line-up / may be programmed in future
• Mindplay: No longer in season line-up / may be programmed in future