COVID-19 Updates & Protocols

COVID-19 Protocol Updates

May 19, 2022

Currently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Saint Louis County Department of Public Health, and the City of St. Louis Department of Public Health strongly recommend wearing a face mask when in crowded indoor settings.

In accordance with these recommendations, STAGES St. Louis strongly recommends that all visitors wear a face mask during all performances of our 2022 Season.

We will continue to monitor guidance from the CDC as well as all local, state, and federal health and safety authorities, as well as the regulations of all unions with whom we are associated, and update patrons to any changes which may occur.

Additionally:

• Hand sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the KPAC on both the orchestra and mezzanine levels.
• High touch surface areas will be cleaned and sanitized between all performances.
• Plexiglass barriers have been installed at our Box Office.
• All STAGES and KPAC team members will wear face masks at all times.

For more information please visit StagesStLouis.org/covid or call our Box Office at 314.821.2407.

September 9, 2021

As we continue to see COVID-19 impact our community and our world, STAGES St. Louis is committed to the safety of our STAGES family: our patrons, performers, staff, students, and community.

As part of a collaborative partnership with numerous other performing arts organizations in the region, STAGES St. Louis will begin requiring all Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC) patrons to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result (within 72 hours of your performance date). This policy will begin with the opening of our final production of the 2021 Season, JERSEY BOYS, on Friday, September 24. It will remain in place through December 31, 2021. It will also apply to all STAGES St. Louis events, including our annual Applause Gala (November 5, 2021) and An Evening with Liz Callaway (December 18, 2021).

We will also continue to require face masks to be worn over the nose and mouth – when not eating or drinking – while you are at the KPAC. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted for eating or drinking – masks must be worn between bites and sips. Bandanas, face shields only, and neck gaiters are not permitted. Patrons arriving without appropriate face coverings will be provided with a disposable mask.

When arriving at the KPAC, we ask that you have your driver’s license or photo ID in hand, along with one of the following:

  • Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card
  • A photo of your COVID-19 Vaccination Card (on your phone is acceptable)
  • A negative COVID-19 test result (within 72 hours of your performance date)

STAGES Staff Members will be waiting for you at both entrances to the KPAC and will check your photo ID, and your vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test result.

If you are not vaccinated, do not have a negative test result, or are not able to provide this information to us at the time of your performance, we will gladly exchange your ticket for a later date or provide a full ticket refund.

We thank you for your continued support of STAGES St. Louis, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

August 6, 2021

We hope that all of you are staying safe and healthy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Since the start of this international pandemic one year ago, our top priority has always been the health and safety of our patrons, performers, staff, and students.

With this in mind, and based upon the requirements from our Actor’s Union, we will be requiring all patrons and staff members to wear masks in the lobby, theatre, and all other areas of The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.

We want to extend our utmost thanks to each and every one of you for your ongoing support and dedication. 

March 12, 2021

We hope that all of you are staying safe and healthy as we continue to adjust to the restrictions and guidelines placed upon all of us in response to COVID-19. Since the start of this international pandemic one year ago, our top priority has always been the health and safety of our patrons, performers, staff, and students.

With this in mind, and after extensive conversation with our leadership team and Board of Trustees, we will be amending the schedule of our upcoming 2021 Season. While these decisions have been incredibly difficult, we believe that they have been made with the best interest of our community in mind and we remain steadfastly hopeful.

  • The Mainstage production of A CHORUS LINE is canceled.
  • The Family Theatre Series production of A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD is canceled.
  • The remaining productions of the 2021 Season are pushed back to new dates with performances officially beginning the first week of August. The new dates are as follows.
    • ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE – Friday, August 6 through Sunday, September 5
    • JERSEY BOYS – Friday, September 24 through Sunday, October 24

A letter containing additional information and details regarding ticketing options will be mailed to all 2021 Season Subscribers the week of March 29. Additionally, we will be adjusting the following Box Office dates.

  • Monday, May 17 – 2 Show subscriptions on sale; single tickets and exchanges available for 2021 Season Subscribers
  • Tuesday, June 1 – Single tickets available for general public
  • Wednesday, June 30 – Subscription tickets will be mailed no later than this date

We want to extend our utmost thanks to each and every one of you for your ongoing support and dedication. We cannot wait for you to join us as we celebrate, not only a safe return to theatre, but also our 35th Anniversary Season and first productions in The Ross Family Theatre at our new artistic home, The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. For the past year all of us at STAGES have looked forward to the time when “The curtain will rise again” and now we can confidently say that “again” is on the very near horizon.

March 31, 2021

Click here to find the form laying out your options for your subscription tickets to our canceled production of A CHORUS LINE. To make this process as easy as possible, simply fill out the form and click submit.

Reopening Safety Plans

STAGES St. Louis is dedicated to the safety of all staff, students, artists, patrons, and the surrounding St. Louis community as our world continues to adjust to the current COVID-19 climate. With this in mind, the following safety guidelines and regulations are in affect for the entire STAGES organization.

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