Audience Outlook Survey II

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* 1. Prior to social distancing, approximately how many times did you attend a performing arts presentation in the past 12 months?

1-6 times

7-12 times

13 times or more

1-6 times

7-12 times

13 times or more

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* 2. Now that it is allowed, I would feel comfortable in attending a performance venue seating with social distancing and other health safety measures for seating of:

Not comfortable

50-100 seats

150-200 seats

200-300 seats

1000 + seats

Not comfortable

50-100 seats

150-200 seats

200-300 seats

1000 + seats

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* 3. How will you determine that it's safe to return to performing arts venues and live presentations?

As soon as it's legally allowed

As soon as the the rate of new infections drop to near zero

Not until there is a vaccine or immunity to the virus

I will determine that it is safe knowing that the venue is strictly enforcing the state's reopening guidelines.

I do not see myself attending a show in the foreseeable future

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How comfortable would you be attending an outdoor festival or concert?

Not comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Very comfortable

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* 5. How comfortable would you be attending a comedy club or live music venue without seats?

Not comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Very comfortable

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* 6. Does the size of a venue and seating area determine your comfort level even when safety measures are in effect?

Yes

No

This would not impact my decision

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* 7. Would you attend a show if disinfecting and sanitation measures were the ONLY requirements for opening the performing arts venue?

Yes

No

This would not impact my decision

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* 8. Would you attend a show if wearing a mask was strictly enforced?

Yes

No

This would not impact my decision

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* 9. Would you attend a show if taking audience members' temperatures at the door was mandatory?

Yes

No

This would not impact my decision

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* 10. Would a venue with a HEPA air purification system affect whether or not you attended an indoor event?

Yes

No

This would not impact my decision

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* 11. Provided there is NO outbreak/hot spots in the area, with what capacity seating would you feel comfortable?

I’m comfortable with regular seating arrangements

75% seating capacity (Less than 6' apart)

50% seating capacity (Less than 6' apart)

33% seating capacity (6' apart)

25% seating capacity (more than 6' apart)

I'll only be comfortable once there's a widely available vaccine

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* 12. After a vaccine is available, when will you feel comfortable returning to performing arts events?

As soon as possible

1-3 months

3-6 months

6-12 months

12-24 months

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* 13. What would need to happen before you would return to see a live indoor production? (Check all that apply)

Just tell me tickets are on sale

All live theater outlets must be approved to resume

Ensure that I am seated at least 6' from people who are not immediate family members

Limits on the number who can attend

Take everyone's temperature upon arrival

Availability of hand sanitizer

Knowing venue-cleaning procedures

Avoiding long queues of people

Cashless Box Office and Concessions

Increasing the length of intermission

Not until all patrons, performers and production staff test negative for COVID-19

Not until all patrons, performers, and production staff test positive for antibodies to COVID-19

Not until there is a vaccine for COVID-19

I would not return under any of these conditions

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What would need to happen before you would send your child/children to an in-person class or audition? (Check all that apply)

Just tell me they are happening

Limit class or show size to 20 or less

Limit class or show size to 10 or less

Limit class or show size to 5 or less

Only offer classes outdoors

Take every child's temperature upon arrival

Regular school must first be approved to resume

Not until all participants and instructors test negative for COVID-19

Not until all participants and instructors test positive for antibodies to COVID-19

My child would not return under these conditions

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Would you be willing to pay a higher ticket price to keep patrons safe?

Yes

No

Please specify how much you would be willing to spend per ticket price to keep patrons safe? (Not required)

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* 16. Since physical distancing rules have come into effect, have you taken any opportunity to view any online shows?

Yes

No

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* 17. How much would you be willing to pay for exclusive access to online arts presentations or events?

I would pay the same price as if I were attending an event in person

I would pay more than the standard ticket price

I would pay less than the standard ticket price

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* 18. What other ideas not mentioned would make a difference to your attending?

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* 19. Please indicate your age group. (Your survey responses will remain anonymous).

Under 18

18-24 years old

25-34 years old

35-44 years old

45-54 years old

55-64 years old

Over 64 years old

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* 20. In order to assess the survey results throughout Maine, please indicate you postal zip code in the space provided. (Your survey responses will remain anonymous).