The National Association of Theatre Owners has enacted the recommendations of health experts to address the specific environment of movie theaters addressing everything from mobile ticketing to air filtration. You can expect these protocols to be present in any CinemaSafe theater.
Masks Required
All employees and volunteers must wear a face covering or mask. Patrons are strongly encoraged wear a face covering at all times, except as noted by the CDC and herein/
Social Distancing
Appropriate physical distancing must be maintained at all times between patrons, except members of the same household or those that attend together.
Reduced Capacity
Theaters will explore novel options to minimize the number of patrons in an auditorium. Appropriate physical distancing must be maintained at all times between patrons, except members of the same household or those that attend together.
Air Filtration
All HVAC systems should be in working order with increased ventilation whenever possible.
Frequent Hand-washing
Employees and volunteers should be trained on hand-hygiene practices, and are required to wash hands frequently at easily-accessible hand-washing facilities.
Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol (EPA approved ethanol or isopropyl) will be liberally placed in easily accessible public areas and patrons will be encouraged by staff and appropriately placed signage to practice hand hygiene.
Enhanced Cleaning
High-touch surfaces should be wiped down periodically with EPA-registered disinfectant.
Employee Health Training
All employees should be trained on the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 as well as local theatre policies and procedures.
Not Feeling Well?
Stay Home.
If you are experiencing a fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, or other symptoms that could be related to COVID-19, please stay home and we welcome you to join us again in the future.