WHAT TO EXPECT AT OPERA COMPANY OF MIDDLEBURY IN-PERSON EVENTS

Updated April 2023

Safety protocols change and evolve regularly and will be updated based on recommendations by the CDC. Please check this page before you come to every event at the Opera Company of Middlebury.

COVID protocols are subject to change, at our discretion, at any time, so we encourage you to check this COVID Safety webpage before every event you attend. This page is always up to date with the latest information. If you have questions, please contact:
hello@ocmvermont.org or call (802) 388-7432.

The CDC strongly recommends that you wear a mask at large indoor events. We will continue to encourage all audiences and attendees to wear masks while community spread continues and will provide free masks for anyone who forgets a mask and would like to wear one. We ask that all audience members be respectful of one another’s choices.

FAQ’S

  • Masks are optional for all indoor and outdoor events. We offer masks and hand sanitizer for patrons’ convenience.

  • In response to state and CDC guidelines, we are not checking proof of vaccination or PCR tests for our patrons. All singers and staff of OCM are vaccinated against COVID-19.

  • For events held at Town Hall Theater, the theater maintains the highest quality air filtration systems and has rigorous cleaning and sanitization standards. They have invested in touchless faucets and toilets, as well as other infrastructure with health and safety their top priority.

  • For the health and safety of all of our patrons, please do not come to OCM events if you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, even if you have been vaccinated.

    As a precaution:

    • If you feel sick and/or have any of the following symptoms (fever of 100.4 degrees or greater, cough, shortness of breath, chills/shaking from chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell), please stay home. If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 10 days, please stay home until you have a negative COVID-19 test.

    • If you have been exposed to someone who is currently diagnosed with COVID-19, stay home. If you are unvaccinated and experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or have had possible exposure with anyone with COVID-19 within the past 5 days, please take necessary precautions: Follow the state's guidelines to quarantine and do not come to THT until you have a negative COVID-19 test.

  • In the event of illness (or for any other reason), refunds are not offered at this time.

ACCESSIBILITY

For events at Town Hall Theater, the theater is committed to making their facility and programs accessible to all. Below, please find an overview of THT’s accessibility services.

THT provides a drop-off area for parking adjacent to the ramp leading to the front doors.

All presentations have accessible and companion seating available upon request. Please request when ordering tickets. All events include personal curbside assistance on request.

An elevator is available to access all THT performance and gathering spaces. A lift is offered for performers to access the stage.

Accessible restrooms are located in the lower lobby and by the Byers’ Studio. An elevator in the lobby descends to the handicapped accessible restrooms.

There is a ramp on the right side of the theater leading to the door of the box office that is open Monday through Friday, from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Wheelchair-accessible seats are located on the main level of the theater.

An usher opens the front doors.

Patrons who are hearing-impaired are invited to use the FM hearing system assisted listening devices available at the lobby service desk.

English translations for all opera productions are projected above the stage.