Support for a Safe Re-Opening of Canadian Performing Arts Sector

Fostering resilience through adaptation

The ongoing uncertainty around the lifting of health and safety restrictions across the country continue to create challenging conditions for performing arts organizations. 

For venues, this means being agile and adaptable in developing new processes and procedures to allow the show to go on in the safest way possible.

Below are three case studies developed by the NAC’s production department for different types of performances taking place in a pandemic response environment.

Case Studies

Here are three separate case studies on putting on a performance in the age of COVID-19. Using a grid format, each example takes you from beginning to end – from contracting, design and rehearsal, right through to the performer setting foot on the stage. We hope these examples will help in your own performance planning.

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    Popular music

    This case study is for a visiting artist in popular music, who is arriving at your performing arts centre or venue from out-of-province. This case study is for a visiting artist in popular music,… This case study is for a visiting artist in popular music, who is arriving at your performing arts centre or venue from out-of-province.

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    Theatre

    This case study is for a theatrical production that is produced in-house. This case study is for a theatrical production that is produced… This case study is for a theatrical production that is produced in-house.

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    Dance

    This case study breaks down the process for welcoming an international dance company to your performing arts centre or venue. This case study breaks down the process for welcoming an… This case study breaks down the process for welcoming an international dance company to your performing arts centre or venue.