Post by Nadica (She/Her) on Aug 8, 2024 1:16:07 GMT
Theatre Aspen cancels three 'Come From Away' shows due to cast COVID cases - Published Aug 7, 2024
Theatre Aspen has canceled three performances of its ongoing play, “Come From Away,” after an unspecified number of cast members became sick with COVID-19.
The canceled performances include the play’s opening night Tuesday and scheduled shows tonight and Thursday. Performances at the Hurst Theatre are set to resume on Friday. Theatre Aspen had already hosted at least two preview performances, one of which occurred on Friday.
A message on Theatre Aspen's website reads: "Due to illness, the following performances of Come From Away, 8/6 — 8/8, have been canceled. Ticketholders have been emailed and the box office will be reaching out to you. If you have a question, email boxoffice@theatreaspen.org. Box Office hours are M-F from 10am-4pm. Phone: (970) 300-4474"
Theatre Aspen Producing Director Jed Bernstein said the ill performers appear to be recovering “nicely.” Bernstein said he has “zero concern” that cast members have spread the illness to audiences given the physical separation between seats and the stage. He said more cases among cast members could occur.
Carly Senst, Pitkin County’s epidemiology program administrator, said she was not aware of the cases. Senst said she “would not be very concerned” about the potential of spread from the cast to the audience.
Senst noted that Aspen is undergoing a typical summer spike in COVID cases, which the county has observed regularly for the past three years. She suggested that people should seek out seasonal COVID and flu vaccines, which likely will become available in September and October.
Bernstein said Theatre Aspen has found new show dates for ticketholders affected by the cancellations, adding that most ticketholders have opted to reschedule their tickets rather than have them refunded. Bernstein said Theatre Aspen may be able to schedule additional performances to make up for canceled ones.
Bernstein said "Come From Away" — a story about a small town in Newfoundland that hosted stranded passengers from 38 rerouted flights in the immediate wake of 9/11 — has been a success during preview performances.
“We hope that the momentum will continue,” Bernstein said. “I think it’s a really good piece.”
“Come From Away” is set to run through Aug. 24.
Theatre Aspen has canceled three performances of its ongoing play, “Come From Away,” after an unspecified number of cast members became sick with COVID-19.
The canceled performances include the play’s opening night Tuesday and scheduled shows tonight and Thursday. Performances at the Hurst Theatre are set to resume on Friday. Theatre Aspen had already hosted at least two preview performances, one of which occurred on Friday.
A message on Theatre Aspen's website reads: "Due to illness, the following performances of Come From Away, 8/6 — 8/8, have been canceled. Ticketholders have been emailed and the box office will be reaching out to you. If you have a question, email boxoffice@theatreaspen.org. Box Office hours are M-F from 10am-4pm. Phone: (970) 300-4474"
Theatre Aspen Producing Director Jed Bernstein said the ill performers appear to be recovering “nicely.” Bernstein said he has “zero concern” that cast members have spread the illness to audiences given the physical separation between seats and the stage. He said more cases among cast members could occur.
Carly Senst, Pitkin County’s epidemiology program administrator, said she was not aware of the cases. Senst said she “would not be very concerned” about the potential of spread from the cast to the audience.
Senst noted that Aspen is undergoing a typical summer spike in COVID cases, which the county has observed regularly for the past three years. She suggested that people should seek out seasonal COVID and flu vaccines, which likely will become available in September and October.
Bernstein said Theatre Aspen has found new show dates for ticketholders affected by the cancellations, adding that most ticketholders have opted to reschedule their tickets rather than have them refunded. Bernstein said Theatre Aspen may be able to schedule additional performances to make up for canceled ones.
Bernstein said "Come From Away" — a story about a small town in Newfoundland that hosted stranded passengers from 38 rerouted flights in the immediate wake of 9/11 — has been a success during preview performances.
“We hope that the momentum will continue,” Bernstein said. “I think it’s a really good piece.”
“Come From Away” is set to run through Aug. 24.