I was surprised but pleased with the Advocate . . .

Yesterday in the Advocate, Baton Rouge

 The Advocate which I have been reading everyday for 6 years has turned into a very liberal rag but occasionally the newest owners do the right thing. Yesterday was one of them. No matter your political leanings Rush always gave you a conservative and honest perspective. You didn't have to agree but at least you were not stuck with run of the mill  editorials. He spoke with tongue in cheek humor and will certainly be missed.

Here is a link to Cal Thomas' article also from the Advocate. https://triblive.com/opinion/cal-thomas-the-rush-limbaugh-i-knew/

 Planning to go to see The Odd Couple at Theatre Baton Rouge this afternoon. I am amazed that the theatre has been allowed to have a live production. I believe that they will be at 50% capacity which means about 100 patrons or so. They sent us this notice about what to expect concerning attendance. It is quite thorough.

  

Thank you for purchasing tickets to Theatre Baton Rouge's performance of "The Odd Couple" !  
We are very excited to be doing a live performance in our theatre again.  However, there is some important information we would like for you to know before the performance.  

Please read this email all the way through. 
We know it is long, but everything in it is important - we promise.

1.  Please come to the theatre 20 minutes before curtain time.

2.  Please do not come to theatre if you are feeling unwell or are displaying symptoms 

     of being ill.

     - If you are displaying symptoms of illness, we ask that you do not come to the theatre.

       The theatre will be happy to exchange your tickets to a future performance of "An Act of 
       God" with no exchange fee if tickets are still available.

       
3.  You will be required to wear a mask the entire time you are on theatre grounds.

     -  Masks will be worn at all times by patrons and staff while in the building.

     -  A mask will not be provided for you, so please make certain to bring a mask with you.

4.  Your temperature will be checked at the door by an Oschner Nurse or TBR Staff Member 
     using a touchless thermometer.
     -  If your temperature is 99.5 or above, we will ask you to stay in an air conditioned space 
         away  from other patrons and allowed five minutes for your body temperature to cool down.         
        After five minutes we will try again.  If we get the same reading, you will be unable to

        see the performance that day.

     -  If you are asked to go home due to a high temperature, we will reschedule 
        your tickets for another performance date if possible.

5.  Please know your seat assignment.  (Not applicable for General Admission Performances)
    -  For patron safety, no physical tickets will be handed out at the theatre.
    -  If you need to know your seat number, please call the Box Office and we will be happy

       to give you that information.  Box Office hours are Monday - Friday, 10am to 5pm, 
       225.924.6496.

6.  The floors around the theatre will be clearly marked in areas where people may be waiting in line.  

     These indicators will be six feet apart from one another for social distancing.   

     (These  marked areas will include the bar and the restrooms.)

7.  Restroom entry will be monitored by a TBR attendant.
     -  The number of patrons allowed in the bathroom will be limited to avoid crowding.
     -  Hand sanitizer will be used upon entering and leaving the restrooms.

8.  The Bar 
     -  All drinks will be served in disposable cups with lids and straws.
     -  For the safety of our patrons, we are suspending the use of TBR sippy cups.  ALL drinks will be served in disposable cups.

     -  We ask that you pay with a credit card or exact change when paying at the bar.  We

         are unable to make change for large bills at this time.

 

9.  The theatre will be deep cleaned and disinfected between each performance by a member of our janitorial staff.  
      -  This cleaning process will include the use of HEPA filters and UV lights.

10.  Tickets may not be purchased at the door.  Because we are worried about congestion  and social distancing by the entryway, we will not be selling tickets at the door.

      -  If someone you know wishes to see the performance, they will need to order tickets 

         through the box office or online before the show.
      -  Tickets will be unavailable for purchase one hour before the scheduled beginning of 

          each performance.

11. For the safety of our volunteers and patrons, there will be no "meet and greet" with the cast after the performance.

12.  At the end of the performance, an will come to your row and ask you to exit the auditorium.
      -  Please remain seated until you have been asked to leave.  This way, we hope to avoid 
         crowding at the exits and in the aisles and everyone can safely and socially distantly exit
         the building.
 
14. In order to ensure patron safety, we will not be using paper programs during "The Odd Couple".  Below is a link to the electronic version of the playbill: