Safety Protocols
Vaccination & Mask Mandates for the 2022-23 Season
Soka Performing Arts Center is ready to welcome you back to our beautiful concert hall this season. At Soka Performing Arts Center, our priority is to create an environment in which audiences, artists, volunteers, students and staff are safe and comfortable while attending a performance. No two performing arts venues are the same, and many have differing protocols when it comes to COVID-19.
After closely monitoring trends related to the pandemic, and the recommendations from Orange County health authorities, Soka Performing Arts Center will no longer require proof of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination for entry to performances. Though masks will not be required for most* performances, we strongly recommend guests 2+ years of age wear masks consistent with CDC guidelines (completely covering the nose, mouth and under the chin) while inside our venues and public spaces. All staff, crew and volunteers at Soka Performing Arts Center will be required to be masked at all times.
*Some artist contracts may require masking, however, you will be notified by email and on our website if that is the case for a particular performance.
NOTE: If you are not feeling well prior to a performance, and believe it could be COVID, stay home and we will refund your tickets.
Added Safety Measures in place:
- Ventilation – Soka Performing Arts Center exceeds ANSI/ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 62.2, which are the recognized standards for ventilation system design and acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). The Performing Arts concert hall’s constant air low velocity distribution air handlers have a minimum of 12 air changes per hour which were designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, and effectively exchanges the air in the concert hall 12 times per hour.
- Disinfection – Restrooms and high touch surfaces (e.g.: door handles, stairway handrails, elevator buttons) are cleaned and disinfected regularly by our custodial staff.
- Hand Hygiene – In addition to Soka PAC’s ample restroom and hand washing facilities, hand sanitizer stations are available at every entry point into the concert hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance of the performance start time should I arrive?
To ensure timely entry, please arrive early for your performance. Our lobby opens one hour prior to performances.
Do I need to be fully vaccinated to attend a performance at Soka PAC?
No - we will not be requiring vaccine verification.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Though masks will not be required for most* performances, we strongly recommend guests 2+ years of age wear masks consistent with CDC guidelines (completely covering the nose, mouth and under the chin) while inside our venues and public spaces. All staff, crew and volunteers at Soka Performing Arts Center will be required to be masked at all times.
*Some artist contracts may require masking, however, you will be notified by email and on our website if that is the case for a particular performance.
Will there be socially distanced seating and/or capacity limits?
We are currently selling tickets up to our full capacity for all performances. This means that there will not be physical distancing within the venue, and you will have people sitting directly next to, in front of, and behind you.
What should I do if I feel sick on the day of the performance?
If you or someone in your group doesn’t feel well, has exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, or has been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the previous 14 days, please stay home. Contact our Box Office at 949-480-4278 for information about your ticket exchange and/or refund options.
Are the artists and staff subject to the same policies?
All artists performing in the Center’s venues and their crew, as well as all PAC staff are required to wear a NIOSH approved KN95 or N95 mask. Artists onstage may remove their masks while performing.
Will you offer a ticket refund if I am not comfortable attending a performance with this change in policy?
Yes, you may request to exchange your tickets to a later date, put the value of your tickets on account as a credit for a future performance, or receive a refund.