Present Music will require COVID-19 vaccinations or proof of negative test within 72 hours of events for all audience members 12 and up attending indoor performances beginning in September 2021.
Masking will remain required for all audience members, regardless of vaccination status.
Patrons must be fully vaccinated, meaning the performance date must be at least 14 days after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or at least 14 days after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Proof of vaccination includes: physical vaccination card, copy of vaccination card, or photo of vaccination card visibly showing the entire front of the card with date(s) of vaccination and individual's name that matches the patron’s ID.
Proof of vaccination must accompany a valid drivers license, state-issued ID or school ID, if the patron is under 18.
Patrons may also show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of performance.
Proof of negative test includes: printed negative test result or a digital negative test result that matches the patron’s ID. Tests must be from no more than 72 hours prior to the performance and issued by a medical provider or pharmacy. At home tests will not be accepted.
Negative test must accompany a valid drivers license, state-issued ID or school ID, if the patron is under 18.
We are exploring partnerships to provide testing nearby for patrons who do not have proof of vaccination or a negative test result.
Performing arts organizations following these COVID-19 precautions include: Black Arts MKE, First Stage, Florentine Opera, Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, Present Music, and Skylight Music Theatre.
The unified policy is put in effect to protect the health and safety of audiences, actors and staff, as well as to ensure our venues can stay in business and live performances can continue throughout the city.
This unified safety policy follows guidance from local and national health experts and will be evaluated on a regular basis to ensure we’re in alignment with CDC guidelines.
Vaccination and testing requirements for patrons align with precautions taken by others in the performing arts industry across the country, including Broadway theaters in New York City and more than 65 venues within The League of Chicago Theaters that recently announced similar protocols.
This policy is made with the support of the City of Milwaukee Health Department and in alliance with organizations including Summerfest, The Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Film and the larger Milwaukee arts community.