A CASE FOR INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHERS IN SW FLORIDA
by Annette Trossbach, Producing Artistic Director, The Laboratory Theater of Florida, using survey results from 100 SWFL theater artists involved in any theatrical production in southwest Florida (including high school, community, college, and professional theatrical productions) over the last ten years.
“I have had a Director stick his tongue down my throat. I have overheard a Director complaining about my personal boundaries to a cast member he is close with. I have seen text messages that my friends have gotten from a Director who wanted to get with them. And this was in a private high school. I know about intimacy choreographers. I’ve heard about them but I have never had the pleasure of working with one. I think it’s sorely needed in Fort Myers. PS. My experience in High school theatre arts has left me not sure if I even want to do theatre anymore.”
(One of the written responses to the survey)
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HEALTH PROTOCOLS AT LAB THEATER
(as of Nov 2022)
The Laboratory Theater of Florida regularly reviews its rigorous safety protocols. Our priority is to protect our performers, team, volunteers, and audiences. Below is a list of measures that will remain in place for the foreseeable future. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
- All staff, performers, and volunteers working at Lab Theater must be fully vaccinated, including booster(s), or present negative tests, as needed.
- All HVAC systems have been upgraded to include REME HALO in-duct Ionizing Air Purification technology.
- Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout our campus.
- Our spaces, including our bathrooms, lobby, and seating areas, are sanitized before each performance.
- Socially-distant seating may be available upon request. Patrons in larger groups may contact the box office at 239.218.0481 to be seated together.
During your visit
Please arrive and CHECK IN BY 1:55 PM or by 7:55 PM.
The reserved seats of latecomers may be forfeited; latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the Front Of House staff.
The patio to the north of the building is available to patrons before the show and during intermission.
BEVERAGES are available in the lobby before the show and during intermission. Beverages may be enjoyed outdoors. Please open your carbonated beverages and wrappers before the show so as not to disrupt the performance.
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES for the duration of the performance. And, please, NO TEXTING during the performance.
PHOTOGRAPHY and video recording are never permitted during a performance.
RESTROOMS are located through the Main Hall, on the right.
Please contact the nearest usher or Front Of House manager for FIRST AID.
PLEASE, NO TALKING during the performance.
In the case of an EMERGENCY, please move calmly and quickly to the nearest marked exit. There is an exit at the back of the house (the front door) and an exit through the shop (just past the restrooms).
The Front Of House manager will hold LOST ITEMS. Please call. 239.218.0481.
SMOKING and VAPING are STRICTLY PROHIBITED throughout the building. Occasionally, performers may utilize non-tobacco products to illustrate smoking as part of a performance.
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