Clemente COVID-19 Safety Policy
For close to thirty years, The Clemente has served as a creative haven for the communities of Lower East Side and Latinx artists citywide.
As we welcome you back to our indoor venues this fall 2022, The Clemente wants to ensure that you have the information you need to feel comfortable and safe while joining us in person.
Although as of March 7, 2022, New York City has relaxed its covid policies for indoor arts and entertainment events, The Clemente is basing its policies on the CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker, to make it easier for everyone to understand what our policies are as case rates in the city change. This policy will remain in effect until further notice, and we will continue to monitor the situation and make updates if warranted.
COVID 19 Alert-Level-Based Policies
There are four colors corresponding to the level of community spread, and these correspond to different actions and policies at The Clemente:
Green (Low)
● Proof of Vaccination asked for everyone 12 and up upon entrance ● Masks required for unvaccinated attendees of indoor performances ● Masks NOT required for outdoor activities
Yellow (Medium)
● Masks required for indoor activities with less than 6 feet of distancing ● Masks NOT required for outdoor activities
Orange (High)
● Full Vaccination required for everyone 12 and up
● Masks required for indoor and outdoor activities with less than 6 feet of distancing
● All performers must rapid test each day before performing unmasked
Red (Very High)
● Full Vaccination required for everyone 12 and up
● Masks required for all indoor activities
● Masks required for outdoor activities with less than 6 feet of distancing ● Indoor and Outdoor activities will drop to 50% capacity
● All performers must rapid test each day before performing regardless of masking
Visitors who are 11 years old and younger do not need to show proof of vaccination.
Proof of Vaccination by all members 12 years and older of your party will be required based on the Alert Levels above.
Valid forms of proof of vaccination include: Vaccination card, photo of vaccination card that clearly show your name and dates of vaccination with matching photo ID, the NYC COVID Safe app, or the NYS Excelsior Pass
The Clemente's current policy is:
1. Staff, visitors and audience members must continue to be fully masked during events and should also continue to practice social distancing when possible based on the Alert Level above. All staff must continue to follow CDC-recommended hygiene practices around hand-washing and sanitization. 2. Until further notice, The Clemente will maintain a 70% capacity limit for FTH-produced public events (150 patrons in the theater, 50 patrons in the gallery).
2. Until further notice, The Clemente will maintain a 70% capacity limit for FTH-produced public events (150 patrons in the theater, 50 patrons in the gallery).
3. Rental events will be subject to a 80% capacity limit (210 individuals in the theater including all staff and performers; 70% individuals in the gallery including all staff and performers). All rental events should be aware The Clemente’s Front of House staff will check proof of vaccination at the door based on the policy above, and The Clemente will have full discretion to deny entry to any individual who does not have proof of vaccination or proof of an exemption named above.
4. Delivery people or short-term vendors do not need to show proof of vaccination for entry, but must remain fully masked for the duration of their stay.
5. Vendors who must perform tasks within the building (maintenance and repair contractors, piano tuners, etc.) must remain fully masked for the duration of their stay, regardless of vaccination status.
6. The Clemente will continue to maintain CDC-recommended cleaning protocols for the building following all public and rental events.