IF YOU, A CAST MEMBER, CREW MEMBER, OR VENUE TEAM MEMBER TEST POSITIVE…
- You must report exposure or infection to Fringe staff (support@hollywoodfringe.org) and your venue rep - neglecting to report this directly violates our code of conduct.
- Consider all team members you’ve been in contact with over the past 10 days a possible exposure (see below for recommendations)
- Email support@hollywoodfringe.org right away so we can begin the process of rescheduling or moving tickets if it is deemed necessary under your circumstances
- If your show can go on without that team member, you can perform your show if:
- You procure a negative test from all exposed team members within 24 hours of each time you’ll be on site for 10 days.
- Your cast/crew wear a mask while not on stage.
- You require masks in your audience.
- Following LA County Guidelines, you may end your isolation
- After 5 days if you test negative on an antigen test (not at home test) AND are symptom free
- After 10 days if you are no longer symptomatic but still test positive
- You may enforce stricter guidelines if in conversation with your venue, cast and crew there are any concerns.
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Hollywood Fringe is following the minimum COVID recommendations by CDC after a possible COVID exposure. You can see full recommendations here.
We consider contact/exposure as being around a positive individual for 15 minutes, masked or unmasked, indoors or outdoors.
You must report exposure or infection to Fringe staff (support@hollywoodfringe.org) and your venue rep - neglecting to report this directly violates our code of conduct.
After an exposure (via cast or crew) you must…
If vaccinated…
- You do not need to stay home unless you develop symptoms.
- Even if you have no symptoms, it is strongly recommended that you do not come to any Fringe events until you procure a negative test result within 24 hours.
- Some venues and cast/crews may decide to require a negative test within 24 hours each day before returning to site during the 10 day isolation period. It is recommended to them to do so.
- Wear a well-fitting mask (surgical, KN95 or above recommended) for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a well-fitting mask.
- You should continue to wear a mask during any rehearsals/tech performances
- You can take off your mask for performances that include the audience if your cast, crew and venue contact is comfortable.
- Get tested
- Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
If you develop ANY symptoms
- You are required to isolate immediately and get tested.
- Continue to stay home until you know the results.
- Symptoms include but are not limited to: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
If unvaccinated…
- Quarantine for at least 5 days
- Do not travel or come to events including rehearsals, techs and performances.
- Get tested
- Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
After quarantine
- Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
- Even if you have no symptoms, it is strongly recommended that you do not come to any Fringe events until you procure a negative test result within 24 hours.
- Some venues and cast/crews may decide to require a negative test within 24 hours each day before returning to site during the 10 day isolation period. It is recommended to them to do so.
- Wear a well-fitting mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a well-fitting mask.
- After your 5 day quarantine during which you do not develop symptoms, you should continue to wear a mask during any rehearsals/tech performances
- After your 5 day quarantine during which you do not develop symptoms, you can take off your mask for performances that include the audience if your cast, crew and venue contact is comfortable.
- Avoid being around people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19.
If you develop symptoms
- Isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitting mask around others.
- Take precautions until day 10