Patron Safety Plan

Baumgartner Center for Dance | Health & Safety

• Audience Entry Protocols

  All patrons age 12 and older attending a performance at Baumgartner Center for Dance are required to show either a proof of vaccination or a negative covid-19 test result.

  Additional details and conditions can be found on the Audience Entry Protocols page.

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• Additional Measures

  • All patrons, including those that have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, are required to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times while inside Baumgartner Center for Dance.
  • At Baumgartner Center for Dance, you are required to maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance between you and those who do not share your residence.
  • Please refrain from attending if your temperature is above 100.4.
  • Prior to the performance, ticket account holders may receive a brief health and safety questionnaire to complete before arriving to Baumgartner Center for Dance.
  • Failure to comply with these conditions will result in the forfeiture of your tickets. The value cannot be refunded or transferred.

• Arrival Time

  Please make careful note of the theater opening time for your specific performance, as noted in your pre-show information. If staggered entry times are in use, your assigned entry time will be noted on your ticket and within pre-show communication.

  Arriving on time, and not sooner, will help to ensure that the number of people in the building is within the approved threshold. Please remain in your vehicle until the opening time or your scheduled entry time.

• Entering Baumgartner Center for Dance

  Show attendees must enter Baumgartner Center for Dance via the main entrance located on North Jackson Street. Upon entry, guests will be asked to show proof of vaccination OR negative COVID-19 test result from within past 72 hours and produce a digital or printed ticket.

  Check-in will occur within the Atrium or Community Studio to allow for ample space and social distancing.

  Following check-in guests will be directed to the appropriate entrance into the We Energies Foundation Performance Studio.

• Ticket & Seat Assignments

  Each ticket and seat will be assigned to a specific quadrant within the theater. Quadrants will be identified at corresponding theater entrances and within the theater seating area.

  Guests are asked to remain in their seats while in the theater and to be respectful of other patrons’ personal space while entering or exiting their seat.

• Coat Check

  Complimentary, self-serve coat racks are available.

• ADA Seating & Accomodations

  The We Energies Foundation Performance Studio provides accessible and companion seats. Patrons requiring additional accommodations will be given expedited access to and from the studio and seats.

  Please advise a Milwaukee Ballet representative if you or someone in your party require assistance or support.

• Dancer & Performance Safety

  Dancers may be unamsked while performing. All Milwaukee Ballet dancers are fully vaccinated and remain committed to continuous precautions for the safety of one another, staff, and guests.

• Sanitation & Filtration

  Extra measures will be taken to disinfect all theater seats and touchpoints, along with the restrooms, before and after all performances and rehearsals.

  Hand sanitizing stations are available, as well as appropriate sanitizing soap in the restrooms.

  Milwaukee Ballet has taken extra precautions with the HVAC system. MERV 13 filters have been added to all rooftop and inside filters.

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