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Audience Outlook Survey II
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
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
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)
4.
How comfortable would you be attending an outdoor festival or concert?
Not comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Very comfortable
5.
How comfortable would you be attending a comedy club or live music venue without seats?
Not comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Very comfortable
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
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
8.
Would you attend a show if wearing a mask was strictly enforced?
Yes
No
This would not impact my decision
9.
Would you attend a show if taking audience members' temperatures at the door was mandatory?
Yes
No
This would not impact my decision
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
16.
Since physical distancing rules have come into effect, have you taken any opportunity to view any online shows?
Yes
No
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
18.
What other ideas not mentioned would make a difference to your attending?
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
*
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).
(Required.)
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