This morning at 7:50 a.m., about 43 (ish) people showed up to a theatre in Seattle for a private, Covid cautious screen of Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, The Boy and the Heron.
People took a rapid test and reported results to the organizers before arriving and wore up in high-quality masks at all times. Folks stayed home if they or anyone in their household felt unwell. Masks and tests were available on site if needed.
Cost was about $13 per ticket after donations from #CovidCautious community members who wanted to help make the event accessible to folks.
CO2 was monitored and never got over 900.
The film was incredible. Knowing there are folks in my community who are willing to wake up early af because they haven't been to the theater in years due to #COVID19 was just as incredible.
Covid safe events aren't just possible, they're desired. Imagine how many people would have attended if it could have been on a Saturday afternoon or evening?
#MaskUp #CovidIsntOver #CovidSafety #StudioGhibli #CovidSafeEvents #SeattleStillCares
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@CookieCat While I am ok with private venues requiring masks, requiring rapid testing should be illegal. The privacy of ones medical information should be an absolute right. I am likewise against vaccine passports.
Just to be clear, you are an idiot if you dont get vaccinated, but you still have a right to bodily autonomy that should be unwavering.
